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RCIA Updates

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
410-796-8150 ext. 12

Adult Faith Formation: Leadership and Catechesis - AFFLAC!

May 11, 2008

PENTECOST SUMDAY – THE BIRTHDAY OF THE CHURCH!
 IMMERSED in the SPIRIT!

 “When the time for Pentecost was fulfilled, they were all in one place together. And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were. Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire, which parted and came to rest on each one of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in different tongue, as the Spirit enabled them to proclaim.” Acts 2:1-4

At Pentecost, Luke writes in the Acts of the Apostles that “they were all in on place together.” Who are they? A few verses earlier, the community had selected a successor to Judas and Luke says that there were “about 120 persons there.” So, “they” refers back to the group. This took place only weeks after the Resurrection. This community in Jerusalem was “the entire Church.”

As best we can figure out, none of these people had been baptized. In effect, the Pentecost event was their baptism. This can help us realize more fully what happens at baptism. Baptism is more than a couple drops of water washing away original sin. Baptism is becoming immersed in the Spirit – not just in that moment, but for the rest of my life. That same Spirit is with me now. Let me try to take that in.

(Reflection from The Little White Book)

JUST WHAT IS RCIA?

Those initials stand for The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults – a process for welcoming adult newcomers (Inquirers) into the Roman Catholic Church.

RCIA is A Community Journey that leads to a transformation of mind and spirit. Guided by the Gospel and by the examples set by church members, newcomers can find their place in the community of believers.

RCIA is A Personal Journey in which church members reexamine their own relationship with God. The enthusiastic and joyous response of newcomers to the discovery of Christ in their lives can spark renewed faith in the lives of other church members.

Who is it for? INQUIRERS come from a variety of backgrounds.  The process of full initiation is adapted to meet the needs of men and women who are:

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not baptized

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baptized in the Roman Catholic church but not evangelized or completely initiated.

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baptized in another Christian church but in need of further instruction and initiation.

"HELPING HANDS" MINISTRY

“Blessed are they who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” Mt. 5

Our “Helping Hands” assist with funeral receptions for our parishioners - by setting up, serving, food donations, take-down and clean-up. For more information or to offer your assistance, contact Mary Jane .

 

ABOUT RCIA

Are you someone who was baptized as a Catholic but never received the Sacraments of First Communion and/or Confirmation?

Are you someone who has a family member or a friend who is Catholic and are you interested in becoming a Catholic yourself?

Are you someone who was baptized in a non-Catholic Christian faith and you are now interested in converting to the Catholic Faith?

Are you someone who has never baptized in any Christian faith and now you would like to be a full member of the Catholic Church?

If you are an adult (18 years or older) and have answered “yes” to any one of these questions, then the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is for you. RCIA is a faith journey in which you deepen your relationship with God and make friendships with other candidates and team members thru Bible Study, faith sharing, and learning about the Teachings of the Catholic Church. Adults are then fully initiated into the Catholic Church thru the Sacrament of Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil.

Our next RCIA group is forming now. If interested or if you have questions, call Mary Jane @ 410-564-2395.

RCIA NEEDS YOU!

In a past bulletin, we noted that one of the “Characteristics of a Faith Filled Adult” (#5) stated that a faith-filled Adult is one who

Seeks to be a part of a community of believers in which people witness to their faith and support and nourish one another.

Won’t you help us with one of the following:

bulletChild-Care Provider during class time?
bulletHospitality?
bulletA Sunday morning Greeter for our 16 Inquirers?
bulletOffice or Phone Assistance?

Call Mary Jane for details.

RCIA 2008

Anyone interested in learning more about our Catholic faith and/or in need of preparation for the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation, contact Mary Jane.

Our next RCIA group will begin in late August. We are accepting registrations now.

 

BIBLE STUDY

Friday Morning
Bible Study

 will meet in the
Burke Wing from
9:30 to 11:30 AM.
All are welcome!

Sunday Evening Bible Study 7:00 - 8:15 pm
April 13th to June 22nd

 

BEREAVEMENT
MINISTRY AND
SUPPORT GROUP

The fifth Session of our Spring 6 week Support Group,“A New Day,” is this
Thursday, May 15th.

This Support Group is open to anyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one.

Give yourself the gift of understanding the grieving process and look at ways to begin the healing process.

For more information, call Mary Jane.

 

PARISH
"PRAYER CIRCLE" MINISTRY

Sometimes the greatest gift we can give is the gift of our prayers!

 

Our parish “Prayer Circle” prays for the needs of our parish family.

 Anyone may call in or email a petition to our Prayer Circle Coordinator, – or to any member of the Prayer Circle.

Prayer is one of the best free gifts we can give. There is no cost but a lot of reward. When you pray, do pray believing that God will answer.

Letters and an updated phone and address list, were sent to all members last week.

A special thanks to our Prayer Circle for their continued ministry to all.

 

 

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