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 practiced the Catholic faith as adults and/or have not received the Sacrament of Eucharist, Reconciliation and/or Confirmation.

Orientation class will be held Sunday, August 26, 2007, at 12:15pm. Weekly classes begin Monday, September 10, 2007, at 7:30pm in the Social Hall. Those who are interested in exploring membership in the Church should attend these classes. Candidates who do not have a Sponsor will be assigned one from the parish who will attend with them as a sign of the community’s welcome.

Each week we will discuss one aspect of Catholic teaching with time for discussion, reflection and prayer.

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 for more information.

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

(All sessions will be in the Social Hall, Monday evening from 7:30-9pm unless stated otherwise)

INQUIRY
August 26: Orientation - 12:15pm (Following the 11 a.m. Mass) Social Hall
September 10: Journey of Faith
September 17: What Do Catholics Believe?
September 24: What Is The Meaning of Mass?
October 1: The Bible/How Do Catholics Interpret The Bible
October 8: The Saints/Mary
October 15: Places in the Church/Who's Who In The Church (Tour of HFC)
October 22: Catholics and Prayer
October 29: Catholic Practices/Catholics And The Church
November 3: *The Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming (5:00 p.m. Mass); FYI St. Gregory Christmas Project
November 5: No Class - Parish Mission

CATECHUMENATE
November 12: The Sacraments: An Introduction/The Sacrament Of Baptism
November 19: The Sacrament Of Confirmation
November 26: The Sacrament Of Eucharist
December 2: FYI The Advent Season begins
            FYI Advent Penance Services (Time and place to be announced)
December 3: The Sacraments Of Reconciliation And Anointing Of The Sick
December 10: The Sacraments Of Marriage And Holy Orders
December 17: The People Of God/Who Is Jesus Christ?
December 24: No Class
December 31: No Class January 7: The Early Church/History Of The Church
January 12:FYI Pilgrimage to the Franciscan Monastery and the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception
January 14: The Consistent Life Ethic/The Dignity Of Life
January 21: No Class - Martin Luther King, Jr., Holiday
January 28: What is Lent?/Saying Yes To Jesus

LENT
February 4: Take A Look
February 5: Shrove Tuesday Pancake Super
February 6: * FYI Ash Wednesday (Mass Times 9:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Noon Prayer Service, 5:00 p.m. Children's Service)
            FYI Stations of the Cross (February 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, March 7th, 14th, 7:30pm, Church)
            FYI Lenten Penance Services (Time and place to be announced)
February 10: *Rite of Election (3:00 p.m. Sunday/Place to be announced)
February 12: The Nicene Creed - Class will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Edgewater. Class time is 7-8:30pm.
February 18: No Class - President's Day
February 24: * First Scrutiny (8:00 a.m. Mass)
February 25: The Way Of The Cross
March 2: * Second Scrutiny (9:30 a.m. Mass)
March 3: The Lord’s Prayer
March 9: * Third Scrutiny (11:00 a.m. Mass)
March 10: The Meaning Of Holy Week
March 15: * Rehearsal For The Easter Vigil (2:30 to 3:30 p.m. In The Church)
March 17: FYI Chrism Mass At The Cathedral Of Mary Our Queen, 7:30 p.m.

Easter Triduum:
March 20: FYI Holy Thursday – The Lord’s Supper (7:30 p.m.)
March 21: FYI Good Friday – The Lord’s Passion (2:00 p.m.; 11am Children’s Service; Ecumenical Stations of the Cross, 7:30 p.m.)
March 22: * Holy Saturday Preparation Rite (10:00 a.m./Place to be announced)
March 22: * Easter Vigil Mass (8:00 p.m. Mass – Reception Following Vigil Mass)
April 21: * Follow-Up Dinner – Social Hall 7:30 p.m.
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* Denotes Rite or Mass

(Rev. 10.29.07)

RCIA SIGN UP WEEKENDS 2007
Table in the Narthex the following weekends:
June 23-24, 2007 – after all Masses
August 11-12, 2007 – after all Masses