This evening’s meal has been provided by: 2017-2018 RCIA Graduates

Prayer by Seminarian Matthew Bauer Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love; Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created, And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth. Let us pray: Oh God, Who has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

Top Ten Reasons to be Catholic Special Presentation

Gospel MK 9:30-37 Gospel Reflection By Bryce Baumann Reading 1 Wis 2:12, 17-20 Reading 2 Jas 3:16—4:3 Gospel MK 9:30-37 Gospel Reflection By Bryce Baumann

Table Discussion

Welcome to RCIA September 18 By: Della Doss Sue Barone Past RCIA Participants: Ben Retta Desiree Dulock

Welcome to RCIA

RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults A process for joining the Catholic faith Baptism is the gateway Followed by Confirmation and Holy Communion

A Little History.... Greek ‘Katholikos’ = catholic = universal Catechumenate – time of instruction and preparation, lasting several years 313 AD – Edict of Milan ends persecution 1000 AD – infant baptism 1900’s – informal ‘convert’ classes

Vatican II Council – met in the early 60’s Guidelines published in 1972 Formal program in US established in 1988 All US parishes now have RCIA programs

The RCIA Process First Step: Pre-Catechumenate Phase Inquirer: refers to someone interested in learning about the faith

Second Phase: Catechumenate Catechumen: an inquirer who is not baptized Candidate: has been baptized Christian, now desiring to join the Catholic Church

Third Phase: The Lenten Season Begins on Ash Wednesday 40 Days of Reflection and Prayer Final week before Easter – Holy Week

Easter Vigil: Sacraments of Initiation

Sponsors: May be a friend, relative, coworker Catholic in good standing, minimum age 16 Notify Dahl when you chose a sponsor OR if you need one

Please join us at Sunday Mass! Marriage issues – see Fr. Andrew ASAP Resources and References: This is our Faith - Pennock Catechism of the Catholic Church – CCC Ask Questions!

Let the Journey Begin!

Thank You and Welcome to RCIA!

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Catholic Fun Fact

Special Guests Ben Retta Desiree Dulock

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Catholic Outlook on Life Unique Catholic Devotions September 25 Catholic Outlook on Life Unique Catholic Devotions By: Ken Melvin Roberta Robinson References: “This Is Our Faith“: Chapter 1 Chapter 23 Pp. 323-336; 349-54