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BECOMING CATHOLIC

Are you the spouse of a Catholic who has perhaps been attending Mass at the Madalene for many years, feeling quite Catholic in many ways, but just never having formalized it? Are you interested in completing that relationship by formally making a profession of faith, being confirmed and taking an active part at the eucharistic table? The year(s)-long catechumenate process may not be needed for everyone. Please call me at 918-744-0023, extension 18, if you might be interested in discussing further how you might complete your initiation into the Catholic faith.  -Becky

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Wednesdays, 7-9 p.m., beginning September 7, 2011
Call Rebecca Grossman, Director
Phone 918-744-0023, Ext. 18
Or you can email your questions to rcia2001@aol.com
Office hours are 9am to 5pm and by appointment

"R.C.I.A." is an acronym for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The process here at Church of the Madalene is designed to give all inquirers to the Catholic Church an opportunity to

  • explore its teachings
  • ask questions
  • discern whether or not it is their desire to become members of the Catholic Church. 

WHO IS RCIA FOR?  It is for you or someone you know who has ever expressed an interest in becoming Catholic; has a child over the age of seven who has not been baptized; has been baptized Catholic but never celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. Focus is on the teachings and experience of Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist during the Easter season. There are separate sessions for children. You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, insights, and your faith story in a warm and accepting setting. Please note the contact information above. We look forward to hearing from you!

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SCHEDULE OF RCIA EVENTS 2011-2012 

Sept.    7    Inquiry - Q&A - Orientation - Introductions

Sept. 11    Sunday 10:00 Mass and open invitation to Quest, a Faith-Sharing Community 9am in the Library

Sept. 14    The Existence of God

Sept. 18    Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am)

Sept.  21    The New Translation of the Mass

Sept.  25    Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am)

Sept. 28    God the Father; Story of Creation

Oct.     2    Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am)

Oct. 5 The Fall, Original Sin, Personal Sin

Oct. 8 Parish Outreach Day 8am-1pm

Oct. 9 Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am); Parish Picnic at LaFortune Park 1-4pm

Oct. 12 Ten Commandments Part 1

Oct. 16 Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am)

Oct. 19 Ten Commandments Part 2

Oct. 23 Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am)

Oct. 26 Story of the People of God - New Covenant; Jesus Christ

Oct. 29 Fall Festival 6:30-8:30 pm

Oct. 30 Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am)

Nov. 1 All Saints Holy Day of Obligation

Nov. 2 Christology; The Incarnation

Nov. 6 Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am)

Nov. 9 Paschal Mystery; Suffering, Death, Resurrection

Nov. 13 Sunday 10:00 Mass (Quest @ 9am)

RCIA Day of Prayer 1-4pm

Nov. 16 Rehearsal for the First Rite of Acceptance; Baptismal Documentation; Sponsor Blessing

Nov. 19 All Weekend Annual Bake Sale

Nov. 20 Rite of Acceptance and Dismissal

Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 30 Second Coming

Dec. 4 2nd Sunday of Advent, 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Dec. 7 Blessed Virgin Mary & Communion of Saints

Dec. 11 3rd Sunday of Advent, 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Dec. 14 Prayer

Dec. 18 4th Sunday of Advent, 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Christmas Break

Jan. 4 Four Marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic

Jan. 8 Sunday 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Jan. 11 Teaching Mass

Jan. 15 Sunday 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Jan. 18 Ecumenism & Other Religions

Jan. 22 Sunday 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Jan. 25 Sacramental Living (Intro to Sacraments)

Jan. 29 Sunday 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Feb. 1 Topic: Sacraments of Initiation

Feb. 5 Sunday 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Feb. 8 Topic: Sacraments of Healing

Feb. 12 Sunday 10:00 Mass and Dismissal

Feb. 15 Topic: Sacraments of Vocation

Feb. 19 Sunday 10:00 Mass and Dismissal; RCIA Day of Prayer 1-4pm

Feb. 22 Ash Wednesday, Mass-Dinner-Rehearsal

Feb. 26 Rite of Election with Dismissal

Feb. 29 (TBA)

Mar. 4 10:00 Mass, Penitential Rite, Dismissal

Mar. 7 Grace and Virtue

Mar. 11 10:00 Mass, First Scrutiny, Dismissal

Mar. 14 Freedom in Christ; Formation of Conscience; Natural Law

Mar. 18 10:00 Mass, Second Scrutiny, Dismissal

Mar. 21 Confirmation and Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Mar. 25 10:00 Mass, Third Scrutiny, Dismissal

Mar. 28 Social Teachings of the Church

Apr. 1 Palm Sunday (Any Mass/5:30,8:00,10:00)

Apr. 4 Rehearsal for the Vigil

Apr. 7 Evening Mass on Holy Saturday; Easter Vigil; Sacraments

Apr. 8 Easter Sunday

Easter Break

 

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RCIA - Breaking Open the Word

Sunday, November 20, 2011 10:00 am

During Mass, Catechumens and Candidates attend liturgy with the church community and after the proclamation of scripture and homily are dismissed  to reflect deeper on the scripture and prayer and their meanings to discipleship. It is a time for sharing of the Gospel takend from the Sunday Mass.

 

Click here to expand contentClick here to collapse content   R.C.I.A. Objectives

A participant who participates fully in all that the RCIA process offers will be able to:

  • Understand differences as well similarities in Catholic and other Christian denominations' practices and beliefs.
  • Experience the beginnings of the spiritual life and the fundamentals of Catholic Christian teachings.
  • Manifest this initial conversion with sincere intention to change their lives and enter into a relationship with God in Christ.
  • Develop the practice of calling upon God in prayer, a sense of Church, and some experience of the company and spirit of Catholic Christians through contact with members of the community.

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Commitment: There is definitely a long-term commitment to the RCIA process. The duration of the individual's faith journey can be as long as a year or more.
 
Inquirers/Candidates/Catechumens: Participants will be expected to attend all RCIA sessions as scheduled, usually bi-weekly early in the process, and weekly after the first months. Attendance at Sunday Mass is strongly encouraged as our Sacred Liturgy (the Mass) is a very basic requirement of all Catholics and is the most fundamental way to come to know what it means to be a Catholic. Become involved as much as possible in the life of the parish. Attend all retreats and rites.
 
Sponsors: Each Inquirer will be assigned a Parish Sponsor to accompany them throughout the RCIA process. When the candidate or catechumen prepares for the Rite of Election it is time to designate a Sacramental Sponsor for Confirmation which may or may not be their Parish Sponsor. Unbaptized catechumens also need to name their baptismal godparent(s), again which may or may not be their Parish Sponsor. Sponsors are expected to attend all RCIA sessions (and always sit with their candidate or catechumen), retreats and rites (once they are assigned a Candidate or Catechumen). Sponsors are expected to accompany their candidate or catechumen to Sunday Mass, invite them to parish events, and spend time getting to know their candidate by inviting them to lunch or coffee or even a sporting or other entertainment event. We hope sponsors will be creative and proactive in their new relationship with a candidate or catechumen. 

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Stages and Rites. Included in the RCIA process are four stages: 1)Precatechumenate, 2)Catechumenate, 3)Purification and Enlightenment, and 4)Mystagogy. Each stage of the process is introduced by a specific rite: Rite of Acceptance/Rite of Welcoming; Rite of Election/Rite of Continuing Conversion; and the Easter Sacraments of Initiation/Reception into the Church.

 
Breaking Open of the Word. After the first rite, the Rite of Acceptance/Rite of Welcoming, the Candidates and Catechumen participate in Sunday Mass with a 30 minute Reflection on Scripture, sometimes called "Breaking Open of the Word" to more fully flesh out the implications or teachings from the Mass Readings, the Gospel and the homily for their lives. Breaking Open continues until one week before Reception into the Church.
 
Retreats. Two Saturday day-long retreats are planned for the inquierers, one in the fall and one in late winter or early spring. These are special days of prayer and reflection to enhance the relationship between the elect, candidates and sponsors, and to assist in the ongoing discernment process.
 
Discernment. Interviews are offered for everyone who is inquiring into the Catholic Church. These interviews may be initiated by the candidates or requested by the RCIA Director. These discernment interviews are opportunities for one-on-one discussions with the pastor, the deacon, the director or another RCIA team member to enhance the candidate's RCIA experience and to offer assistance with any difficulties they may be experiencing or answer questions yet unanswered.
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