How are we going to do that? There will be a presentation and explanation of the subject to be covered each class using Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church and our textbook. The presentation will last approximately 30 -45 minutes. Then there will be opportunities for questions, discussion, faith-sharing and individual insight on the material.
Who can attend R.C.I.A? - Anyone and everyone are welcome at R.C. I. A. There are three terms for the people who attend R.C.I. A: Inquires, that is, people who have been baptized Catholic and want to review and deepen their own knowledge, appreciation and practice of the Faith; Catechumens, that is, people who have not been baptized and are preparing to receive Baptism and acceptance into the Church; and Candidates, that is people, who have been Baptized into another Christian Faith and are now interested in learning about the Catholic Faith and become fully in communion with the Church.
What if I am not Catholic, do I have to become Catholic if I attend R.C. I.A.? - At no point is anyone ever forced or coerced into embracing the Catholic Faith. You may follow the program all the way through to the end and decide that you do not want to become Catholic, at least at this time, and that decision will be respected.
Evening classes begin October 19th at 7:00pm Last class is April 12th (Wednesday before Easter). For more information call 763-537-8401 ext 511 or 763-535-6723 leave a message and Mary Jo Smith will return your call.
All classes will be held on Wednesday nights unless specified differently.
All classes will begin at 7:00 pm and will end at 8:00pm.
| October 19 | Introduction, Information and Overview of RCIA |
| The first five classes will focus on the Profession of Faith |
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| October 26 | How We Come to Know God |
| November 2 | God Sends His Son |
| November 9 | Belief in the Holy Spirit |
| November 16 | Life Everlasting |
| November 23 | *** NO CLASS*** |
| November 30 | Belief in the Holy Catholic Church |
| December 7 | Sponsor Night |
| The next three classes will focus on The Celebration of the Christian Prayer |
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| December 14 | Liturgical Year |
| December 15 | Liturgy/The Mass - tour of Church |
| December 21 | ***NO CLASS** |
| December 29 | Prayer - Communication with God |
| January 4 | The Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary & the Rosary |
| The next four classes will focus on The Celebration of the Christian Mystery |
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| January 11 | Sacraments: The Touch of Christ |
| January 18 | Sacraments of Initiation |
| January 25 | Sacraments of Healing |
| February 1 | Sacraments of Vocation |