RCIA is a gradual welcoming of adults into the Catholic Faith. September is the time we traditionally launch the programme for those non-Catholic adults interested in the faith. Dates for next programme:
Meeting at St. John's Room Thursday Evenings from 7.00pm until 9.00pm.
| Start Date: Thursday, 6th September |
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| No Meeting: 20th December, 27th December, 20th March, 27th March |
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| Presentation of Enquirers: Sunday 2nd December, 10.00am Mass (First Sunday of Advent) |
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| Rite of Election: Saturday 9th February |
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| Presentation of 'The Elect': Sunday 10th February, 10.00am Mass |
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How does a person become a Catholic?
Well, there are several ways. Let’s look at the two principal routes:
On the one hand, children who are born or adopted into Catholic families are usually baptised as infants. Their faith is nurtured in their family environment and, as they grow older, they receive formal instruction through their parish school or religious education programme.
On the other hand, adults with little, no or different spiritual background looking perhaps to become members of the Catholic Church are encouraged to enrol for the Right of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA programme (October – May) of informal weekly meetings prompts course participants to:
In the Catholic Church we warmly welcome members of all ages and try to provide appropriate spiritual formation to suit each person’s needs.
So, if you feel you might like to join the Catholic Church or if you would like to bring a child forward for baptism or if you’d simply like to learn more about the procedures and our faith, please get in touch with one of the Parish Priests on 023 9282 6170.