RCIA

RCIA

The Spiritual Process of RCIA

Want to know more about the Catholic Faith? Have you been thinking about becoming Catholic? Are you an adult that's never been baptized? Have you been baptized but never received First Communion or Confirmation?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the Sacraments of Initiation— Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. This initiation process also involves a parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church. The Rite speaks of conversions as a “spiritual journey.” Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church he founded. This journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a through catechesis, significant experience of the parish community, and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful. The RCIA Process is a restoration of the ancient catechumenate, arising within the first three centuries following the era of the apostles. It was the early Church’s way of Christianizing the pagan Roman Empire. The Second Vatican Council called for the restoration and use of this venerable and powerful method of initiation for the worldwide Church.

WHO IS RCIA FOR?

1. Persons in need of Baptism.

2. Persons baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic.

3. Persons baptized Catholic in need of First Eucharist and/or Confirmation.

Interested? Contact Larissa Smith, Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation at lsmith@popolathe.org or 913.747.7746.

RCIA Schedule

AUGUST

30 Welcome to RCIA? | Introductions | Orientation (Presenters: Larissa and Fr. Jerry)

SEPTEMBER

06   What is Faith?
13   Who is Jesus Christ? | Q&A w/ Priest
20   The Bible & Divine Revelation
27   The Holy Trinity

OCTOBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

06   Christian Moral Living | Q&A w/ Priest
13   Mary
20   The Sacraments: An Introduction

JANUARY

03   The Sacrament of Baptism
10   The Sacrament of Confirmation
17   The Sacrament of Holy Orders | Q&A w/ Priest
19 RCIA Reflection Retreat
24   The Sacrament of Marriage
31   The Dignity of Life

FEBRUARY

07   A Consistent Ethic of Life
14   Social Justice )
21   The Sacrament of Reconciliation | Anointing of the Sick
28   Living Lent | The Creed | Q&A w/ Priest

MARCH

07    Election: Saying Yes to Jesus
10    RITE OF SENDING @ 9:00 AM MASS
14    RITE OF ELECTION @ 7:00 PM
21    SCRUTINIES: Looking Within | Q&A w/ Priest
24    FIRST SCRUTINY & DISMISSAL @ 9:00 AM MASS
28    The Last Things
30    SECOND SCRUTINY & DISMISSAL @ 5:00 PM MASS

APRIL

01    THIRD SCRUTINY & DISMISSAL|11:00 AM MASS
04   The Way of the Cross | Stations of the Cross | Q&A w/ Priest
11   The Meaning of Holy Week
14    PALM SUNDAY
18 Participate in THE MASS OF THE LAST SUPPER at 7:00 PM
19 GOOD FRIDAY AT 3:00 PM & 7:00 PM SERVICE
20    HOLY SATURDAY MORNING | EPHPHETA RITE AT 9:00 AM, FOLLOWED BY PRACTICE IN CHURCH
        EASTER VIGIL AT 7:00 PM
25   Unfold Easter Vigil | Q&A w/ Priest - Conversion: A Lifelong Process | Evangelization

MAY

02 The Role of the Laity | Family Life
09 Potluck Dinner | Your Spiritual Gifts | Discernment | Presentations of Parish Ministries