The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a process through which those interested joining the Catholic Church are formed in the faith,the Community, discern God’s plan for them and experience the Liturgical Rituals that lead to the Easter Sacraments. Read “A New Look at RCIA”
RCIA Resources is an amazing website with a variety of teaching tools to explain the Catholic Faith. Another great is Waking Up Catholic.
RCIA Candidates and their Parish Companions gather on Sundays after Mass for faith sharing, faith formation and conversation. All are welcome. The outline below gives topics and offers additional formation resources for learning about a given topic of discussion.
October 2
- Introduction to RCIA
- “Who is God” Session Handout
- Watch Fr. Robert Barron’s “What Christians Mean by God“
- Watch Fr. Robert Barron’s “On the New Atheism“
- Watch Chris Tomlin singing “How Great is Our God“
October 9
- Video Catechesis on The Sign of the Cross and great insights on Genuflecting to the Tabernacle
- Focusing on Some Catholic Symbols and Gestures Handout
- “God’s Vision for Me” Handout
- Sacred Space is a fabulous resource for helping you embrace God’s Vision each day
- David Haas’ sings With You By My Side
October 16
- Read up on the use of Holy Water
- Understanding the Blessed Trinity Handout
- The Blessed Trinity Lecture: Video Part One, Video Part Two
- Watch Fr. Barron’s “What is the Trinity?”
- Enjoy Donnie McClurkin sing “Holy, Holy. Holy“
October 23
- Fr. Jim Martin’s Teaching on Praying The Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- Catholicism 101: The Rosary
- Come Pray the Rosary allows you to pray the Rosary online – alone or with others – realy neat experience!
- Creation and the Human Person:
- Creation & The Human Person Handout
- Creation Lecture on Creation Part ONE and Part TWO
- Fr. Barron’s teaching on “Why Does God Create?”
- A video introduction to The Theology of the Body of Pope John Paul II
October 30
- Fr. Barron’s teaching on “The Desire to Be a Saint“
- Questions and Answers about the Saints
- Catholic Answer’s “Do Catholics Worship Statues?“
- An Introduction to the Bible Handout
- Watch Video of Catechesis on the Bible: Part One, Part Two, & Part Three
- A great explanation of “The Catholic Bible vs. The Protestant Bible“
- Pope Benedict XVI encourages us to Read the Bible
- Actually Read the Bible online!
November 6
- A video overview of the life of Saint Martin dePorres
- Jesus 101: Conceived by the Holy Spirit
- Watch Video of Teaching of Jesus: Part One, Part Two
- The Scriptural Foundation of the Incarnation
- Amy Grant’s Breath of Heaven (with video of the Nativity of Jesus)
November 13
- Wearing Your Faith (Wearing Religious Images)
- More Insights on Why Catholics Wear Medals
- Shop on-line for a Religious Medal (or other Religious Goods)
- Jesus 202 – Lord and Savior Handout
- Watch Video Catechesis: Jesus 202 Part One, Jesus 202 Part Two
- Would Christ have come if man and woman had not sinned?
- Jesus had a family! Fr. Barron comments on the Geneology of Jesus
November 20
- Understanding Advent
- Fr. Barron on “The Spirituality of Advent“
- Prayers for the Advent Days (and for Coping with the Craziness of Christmas)
- Jesus 303 – His Passion, Death and Resurrection Handout
- Watch Video of Catechesis: Part One & Part Two
- Watch the amazing film: The Passion of the Christ
There will not be a session of November 27th (Happy Thanksgiving Weekend). The RCIA team will gather for a planning Meeting.
The Rite for Admission to the Order of Catechumens will take place at Masses the weekend of December 3rd & 4th.
December 4
- Catholicism 101: The Liturgical Year; read more HERE
- Liturgical Calendar
- Handout: Jesus 404 – Jesus Founds The Church
- Video Catechesis Part One, Part Two, Part Three
December 11
- Catholicism 101: The Liturgical Colors & Use of Candles
- Watch this VIDEO on Catholics use of Candles and Light
- Video Catechesis on the Holy Spirit
- The Holy Spirit; Lord and Giver of Life Handout
- A Video Teaching of Fr. Barron’s teaching on the Holy Spirit
- Sweet Holy Spirit by Bishop Trotter and Choir
- Prayers to the Holy Spirit
December 18
- Catholicism 101: Appreciating the Christmas Creche
- Watch this Video about the Origin of the Nativity Scene
- Watch the video teaching of The Communion of Saints
- The Communion of Saints Handout
- Another Video Teaching on the Communion of Saints
- Singing the “Litany of Saints” at an Ordination Mass
- When the Saints Go Marching In (Gospel Choir Rendition)
There will be no “classes” on Dec. 25th or January 1st due to the Holy Days. We will have Mass on Christmas Eve at 7pm, Christmas Day at 10am and a regular schedule on Dec. 31st and Jan. 1st. See you in Church!
January 8
- Catholicism 101: The Life of St. Raymond of Penafort
- Watch a Video on St. Raymond
- Prayer in the Life of a Christian Handout
- Video of Fr. Chris teaching on Prayer: Part One, Part Two
- Fr. Barron comments on “The Lord’s Prayer”
- A wonderful prayer website Sacred Space
January 15
- Catholicsm 101: An Overview of the Sacraments
- Watch this “Faith Seeking Understanding” teaching on the Sacraments
- Fr Chris teaching on The Sacrament of Baptism: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
- The Sacrament of Baptism Handout
- Watch the “Busted Halo” video on Baptism (especially focussed on the Baptism of Infants)
- Read more on the Sacrament of Baptism
January 22
- Catholicism 101: Catholic Moral Teachings
- Christian Morality A Faith Lived Handout
- Confirmation Handout with “Sponsor Guidelines”
- Fr. Chris’ teaching on Confirmation: Part One, Part Two
- A insightful video teaching about the Sacrament of Confirmation
- CeCe Winans sings “Holy Spirit Come Fill This Place“
January 29
- Catholicism 101: Commandments I, II & III
- Great song & video: Ten Simple Rules by Mercy Me
- Fr. Chris teaches on The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist: Part One, Part Two
- Handout for the Teaching on the Eucharist
- A variety of RESOURCES to assist in understanding the Church’s teaching on the Eucharist
- Fr. Barron teaches on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist
- Why can’t non-Catholic receive the Eucharist at Holy Communion?
February 5
- Catholicism 101: The 4th & 5th Commandments Handout
- Handout for the Teaching on the Sacraments of Penance & Anointing
- Great video teachings on The Sacrament of Anointing & Confession
- Fr. Chris’s teaching on Sacraments of Penance & Anointing: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3
- An Examination of Conscience & How to Go to Confession Handout
- A great “How to Go to Confession” video
- Pray The Chaplet of Divine Mercy as you enter the Love of God
February 12
- Catholicism 101: Commandments VI, IX & X
- The Sacraments of Vocation: Marriage & Holy Orders
February 19 (Rite of Sending during 5pm & 10am Mass)
- Catholicism 101: Ash Wednesday & Lent
- The Beatitudes (Fr. Barron’s Catholicism DVD)
The Rite of Election will take place at the Cathedral on evening of February 25th with Archbishop Chaput. There will be no RCIA Session on Feb. 26th (the RCIA Team will have a planning meeting)
March 4
- Catholicism 101: Commandments VII & VIII
- The Beatitudes (continued)
February 26
March 4
March 11
March 18
March 25
April 1
April 7
April 22
May 6
May 27
