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R.C.I.A. "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults" How can you gather more information about the Catholic Faith?
Individuals who want to know more about
joining the Catholic Church may phone at any time. Contact Sister Mary @
362-7282. CLICK HERE FOR A CURRENT INQUIRY SESSION SCHEDULE
Stages in the
Initiation Process
Inquiry:
may be weeks,
months or years during which time a person asks questions and/or observes
the practice of the Catholic faith.
Inquirers meet at St. Ludmila
Parish Center, 2107 J St SW during the summer and early fall. Some of our newest Catholics are present to
share their experience and to answer your questions.
After several weeks of Inquiry and
study, a parish sponsor is selected who will accompany you on your
spiritual journey.
Catechumenate:
You and your sponsors experience the Rite
of Welcome/ Acceptance during a Sunday Liturgy at St. Ludmila’s
Church.
After the Homily, you will reflect upon
the Scripture readings and teachings of the Church with the RCIA Team.
Election begins with
Ash Wednesday and continues through the season of Lent.
On the First Sunday of Lent, you have the
opportunity to express your desire for the sacraments.
Everyone is invited into a time of
“more intense spiritual preparation” by Archbishop Hanus or his
representative.
Those preparing for Baptism are
called the “Elect”. Those
preparing for a Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church and the
Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist are called “Candidates”.
You will become full members of the
Catholic Church at the Easter vigil.
Mystogogia:
During the 50 days after Easter, the new Catholics continue to grow in the meaning of the sacraments, and in the practice and knowledge of the faith.
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