The R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process by which adults are brought into the Catholic Church. Another name for R.C.I.A. is “The Catechumenate,” taken from a Greek word meaning, “to instruct by word of mouth.”

The R.C.I.A. in its entirety is intended for Adults:

• Who have never been baptized and are considering baptism into the Catholic Faith.
• Baptized Christians of other denominations who are considering becoming Catholic.
• Baptized Catholics who have not received the Sacrament of Eucharist, Reconciliation and/or Confirmation.

Each week we will discuss one aspect of Catholic teaching with time for discussion, reflection and prayer. These weekly classes begin Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at 7:30pm in Classrooms 10 & 11

NONE! The decision belongs to each inquirer. Our role is to provide the information, experience and time to help each determine whether God is calling them to deepen their relationship with Him through the Catholic Church.

The first step is to contact Deacon Tom Beales at 410-798-6985 or twbeales@verizon.net for more information.

If you know someone who is interested, please invite him or her to inquire.

(All sessions will be on Tuesday evening from 7:30-9pm in Classrooms 10 & 11 unless stated otherwise)

INQUIRY

September
14 Orientation
21 Journey of Faith
28 What Do Catholics Believe?

October
5 Teaching Mass - Fr. Andy
12 What Is The Meaning of Mass?
19 The Bible
26 How Do Catholics Interpret The Bible?

November
FYI St. Gregory Christmas Project (Gifts would need to be returned by December 14th)
1 FYI All Saints Day
2 No Class - Election Day
9 The Saints/Maryh
16 No Class - FYI Holy Family Parish Mission 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th
23 Places in the Church/Who's Who in the Church? (Tour)
28 FYI The Advent Season begins
FYI Advent Penance Service (Time and Place to be announced)

December
7 Catholic Practices/Catholics and the Church
8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception
11* The Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming - Holy Family 5:00pm Mass
12 Our Lady of Perpetual Help 8am Mass

CATECHUMENATE
14 The Sacraments: An Introduction/The sacrament of Baptism
21 No Class
28 No Class

January
4 The Sacraments Of Confirmation
11 The Sacrament of Eucharist
18 The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
25 The Sacraments of Marriage and Holy Orders

February
1 The People of God/Who is Jesus Christ?
8 The Early Church/History of the Church
15 Christian Moral Living/Social Justice
22 The Consistent Life Ethic/The Dignity of Life

LENT
FYI Stations of the Cross every Friday throughout Lent
March
1 What is Lent?/Saying Yes to Jesus
8 No Class Shrove Tuesday
9 Ash Wednesday
13 *Rite of Election (3:00 p.m. Place to be announced)
15 Take A Look
16 The Light is ON for You
22 The Nicene Creed
27 *First Scrutiny Holy Family (8:00 a.m. Mass); Our Lady of Perpetual Help (TBD)
29 The Way Of The Cross - Church

April
3 *Second Scrutiny Holy Family (9:30 a.m. Mass); Our Lady of Perpetual Help (TBD)
5 The Lord’s Prayer
10 *Third Scrutiny Holy Family (11:00 a.m. Mass); Our Lady of Perpetual Help (TBD)
12 The Meaning Of Holy Week
16 *Rehearsal for The Easter Vigil Holy Family (2:30 to 3:30 p.m. In The Church); Our Lady of Perpetual Help's rehearsal TBD
18 FYI Chrism Mass At The Cathedral Of Mary Our Queen

April
Easter Triduum:
21 FYI Holy Thursday – The Lord’s Supper
22 FYI Good Friday – The Lord’s Passion
23 *Holy Saturday Preparation Rite (10:00 a.m./Place to be announced)
23 *Easter Vigil Mass (8:00 p.m. Mass – Reception Following Vigil Mass)

May
17 * Follow-Up Dinner – Classrooms 10 & 11 * Denotes Rite or Mass
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* Denotes Rite or Mass

(Rev. 8.27.10)