Welcome to Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.

Welcome to

Rite of

ChristianInitiation of

Adults

It’s About CommunitySt. Edward the Confessor Parish

33926 Calle La PrimaveraDana Point, CA 92629www.stedward.com

Parish Staff

Fr. Brendan Manson, Pastor Administrator

Fr. Dave Gruver, Parochial Vicar

Fr. Armando Virrey, Parochial Vicar

Donna Couch, Director of Faith Formation

RCIA Team• 30 Strong!

• Servant Leaders/Sponsors• Facilitators

• Companions on the JourneyTom, Donna, Elizabeth, Sandy, Aimee, Janet, Stephanie,

John, Tristen, Kathie, Mark, Melinda, Jason, Kevin, Corrine,Cheryl, John, Darlene, Karen, Dave, Michelle, Joe,

Randi, Paula, Mark, Rick, Therese, Terri, Yollie, Cathy

Parish Focus

Content

• Growth in Knowledge of Catholic Faith Tradition• Growth in Personal Spirituality – Prayer, Presence, Depth• Growth in Relationship with Jesus • Growth in Relationships with Others• Growth and Rootedness in Scripture• Growth in Resources

Use of InternetOur Seekers/Faith Formation Website:

http://seekingfaith.stedward.com/category/rcia

Parish: http://stedward.com/Weekly synopsis of gatherings

• Recordings of Tuesday sessions• Calendar, Handouts

• Links to other resourcesLearning 365 days; 24/7

Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/stedwardchurch

https://www.facebook.com/groups/St.EdwardtheConfessorRCIA/

How long does it take?“. . . as long as it takes to fall in love and make a

life-long commitment to a covenant with the Beloved. . . “

It’s up to YOU and GOD!

Phase I: INQUIRYSeptember ~ December Tuesday Nights

ListeningQuestioningWonderingStorytelling

Basic Formation Discernment

Ends with RITE OF WELCOME with Community at 9:00 AM Sunday Mass

Sponsors and Godparents are spiritual friends who will walk with you; must be fully initiated,

practicing Catholics

Sponsors –for Confirmation

Godparents for the Unbaptized

Sunday Dismissals Begin December 6, Meet for 9:00 AM Mass

Blessing and Dismissal after Homily (Sermon)Gather to Study Sunday Scripture

Required for Unbaptized Persons

Optional for Others (those who are baptized but cannot receive communion yet)

Phase 2: CatechumenateDecember - March

Deeper Formation into “All Things Catholic”Doctrine

Rituals & CelebrationsSupport of Sponsors, Team, Community

Retreat

Ends with Rite of Sending/Election with Bishop and Others Journeying Through RCIA

Phase 3: Purification & EnlightenmentFebruary - March

LentIntense time for you and community

Rites and RitualsPresentations

ScrutiniesDiscernment

Final Preparation for Easter Sacraments

Reception of Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist

HOLY WEEK – Begins on Palm Sunday (one week before Easter Sunday)

THE TRIDUUM:• Holy Thursday• Good Friday

• HOLY SATURDAY (The Eve of Easter)• March 26, 2016

Biggest Celebration of Year – Adults are Initiated at this Mass!

Phase 4: MystagogiaApril - May

Reflection on the Mystery of Christian JourneyDeeper Connection into Community

“I’m a Catholic…….What do I do now?”Christian Witness

Transitioning out of RCIA ExperienceEnds this year’s finale is

May 10, 2016May 15 is PENTECOST SUNDAY

Celebration of Confirmation for Some

CURRICULUM

• Catechetical Sessions (Meetings ON Tuesdays)• Reading Scripture and Sharing• Reading Assignments - Books, printed

materials, Web Links (No Tests)• Come Prepared to Take Notes• Come Prepared to Ask questions• Come Prepared to Share your Story• Come with an Open Mind and Heart

INTERVIEWS

• Will be arranged before December• Need to hear your story• Need to figure out a plan

We have taped testimonies. . .

We have live testimonies. . .

Jason & Melinda Easter Vigil 2014

Stephanie Easter Vigil 2016

Time to share your story!Who or What called you here tonight?

Small Groups

Final Prayer of Seekers