Are you or someone you love considering joining the catholic faith?
The Adult Catechumenate, also referred to as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), is a community based, four phase process to nurture and guide adults who are seeking information and ultimately initiation into the Catholic faith. The four phases of RCIA are Inquiry, Catechumenate, Enlightenment, and Mystagogia. The length of time to complete the process depends on each participant's individual needs, however conversion and initiation usually revolve around the liturgical calendar. The Easter season is the traditional time when adults are initiated into the faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and reception of the Holy Eucharist. After adults have been accepted into the Catechumenate, they are required to gather with the RCIA Team once per week for catechetical instruction and spiritual formation and to join together for communal prayer and reflection on the Scriptures at Sunday liturgy.
We will begin the formation process and classes for 2011-2012 RCIA on Monday, August 22nd. Please contact an RCIA Team member or Mike McHenry, the Director of Faith Formation, at St Juliana’s Parish Office for more information and details. We look forward to hearing from you and answering any questions you may have. 714-879-1965
