RCIA - Right of Christian Initiation of Adults
Coordinators- Deacon Scott & Jovita Dillon- (due to the increase of scammers-we are no longer printing phone numbers of Coordinators- Please contact parish office at 512-398-4649 for contact info.)
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective converts to Catholicism or those needing to receive a Sacrament and are above the age of 18. Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of Catholic beliefs and practices. For those who wish to join, an RCIA process - it is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, and formation. Those who enter the process are expected to begin attending Mass on a Sunday, participate in regular faith formation activities, and to become increasingly involved in the activities of their local parish. A Meet, Greet and Registration will take place on Monday, August 16th at 7PM in the Religious Education Building. Classes will take place on Mondays, August through April. You may contact Jovita Dillon at the church office.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (18+) is a process through which adults discern the invitation to become a Roman Catholic through discussion instruction, prayers, and action, each person determines whether he or she wished to become part of the Catholic Church. RCIA addresses the spiritual needs of the following persons: Those who have never been baptized in any Christian faith tradition; referred to as catechumen in the process.-Those who were baptized in
another Christian faith tradition; referred to as candidates in the process.-Those baptized Catholics seeking reception of the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist; referred to as candidates in the process.-Catholics wishing to learn more about their faith. St. Mary’s RCIA classes will begin on Saturday, August 29th from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm in RE building, Room #1. Should you have any questions, please contact the parish office.
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (18+) is a process through which adults discern the invitation to become a Roman Catholic through discussion instruction, prayers, and action, each person determines whether he or she wished to become part of the Catholic Church. RCIA addresses the spiritual needs of the following persons: Those who have never been baptized in any Christian faith tradition; referred to as catechumen in the process.-Those who were baptized in another Christian faith tradition; referred to as candidates in the process.-Those baptized Catholics seeking reception of the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist; referred to as candidates in the process.-Catholics wishing to learn more about their faith. St. Mary’s RCIA classes will begin on Saturday, August 29th from 2:30pm until 4:00pm in RE building, Room #1. Should you have any questions, please contact the parish office.
another Christian faith tradition; referred to as candidates in the process.-Those baptized Catholics seeking reception of the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist; referred to as candidates in the process.-Catholics wishing to learn more about their faith. St. Mary’s RCIA classes will begin on Saturday, August 29th from 2:30 pm until 4:00 pm in RE building, Room #1. Should you have any questions, please contact the parish office.
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) (18+) is a process through which adults discern the invitation to become a Roman Catholic through discussion instruction, prayers, and action, each person determines whether he or she wished to become part of the Catholic Church. RCIA addresses the spiritual needs of the following persons: Those who have never been baptized in any Christian faith tradition; referred to as catechumen in the process.-Those who were baptized in another Christian faith tradition; referred to as candidates in the process.-Those baptized Catholics seeking reception of the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist; referred to as candidates in the process.-Catholics wishing to learn more about their faith. St. Mary’s RCIA classes will begin on Saturday, August 29th from 2:30pm until 4:00pm in RE building, Room #1. Should you have any questions, please contact the parish office.
