I nitiation of A dults Its About Community St Edward the Confessor Parish 33926 Calle La Primavera Dana Point CA 92629 wwwstedwardcom Parish Staff Fr Brendan Manson Pastor Administrator ID: 681811
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Welcome to Rite ofChristianInitiation ofAdultsSlide2
It’s About CommunitySt. Edward the Confessor Parish33926 Calle La PrimaveraDana Point, CA 92629www.stedward.comSlide3
Parish StaffFr. Brendan Manson, Pastor AdministratorFr. Dave Gruver, Parochial VicarFr. Armando Virrey, Parochial VicarDonna Couch, Director of Faith Formation Slide4
RCIA Team30 Strong!Servant Leaders/SponsorsFacilitatorsCompanions 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, CathySlide5
Parish FocusSlide6
Content Growth in Knowledge of Catholic Faith TraditionGrowth in Personal Spirituality – Prayer, Presence, DepthGrowth in Relationship with Jesus Growth in Relationships with OthersGrowth and Rootedness in ScriptureGrowth in ResourcesSlide7
Use of InternetOur Seekers/Faith Formation Website:http://seekingfaith.stedward.com/category/rciaParish: http://stedward.com/Weekly synopsis of gatheringsRecordings of Tuesday sessionsCalendar, HandoutsLinks to other resourcesLearning 365 days; 24/7Slide8
Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/stedwardchurchhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/St.EdwardtheConfessorRCIA/Slide9
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!Slide10
Phase I: INQUIRYSeptember ~ December Tuesday NightsListeningQuestioningWonderingStorytellingBasic Formation DiscernmentEnds with RITE OF WELCOME with Community at 9:00 AM Sunday MassSlide11
Sponsors and Godparents are spiritual friends who will walk with you; must be fully initiated, practicing CatholicsSponsors –for ConfirmationGodparents for the UnbaptizedSlide12
Sunday Dismissals Begin December 6, Meet for 9:00 AM MassBlessing and Dismissal after Homily (Sermon)Gather to Study Sunday ScriptureRequired for Unbaptized PersonsOptional for Others (those who are baptized but cannot receive communion yet)Slide13
Phase 2: CatechumenateDecember - MarchDeeper Formation into “All Things Catholic”DoctrineRituals & CelebrationsSupport of Sponsors, Team, CommunityRetreatEnds with Rite of Sending/Election with Bishop and Others Journeying Through RCIASlide14
Phase 3: Purification & EnlightenmentFebruary - MarchLentIntense time for you and communityRites and Rituals Presentations ScrutiniesDiscernmentFinal Preparation for Easter SacramentsSlide15
Reception of Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, EucharistHOLY WEEK – Begins on Palm Sunday (one week before Easter Sunday)THE TRIDUUM:Holy ThursdayGood FridayHOLY SATURDAY (The Eve of Easter)March 26, 2016 Biggest Celebration of Year – Adults are Initiated at this Mass!Slide16
Phase 4: MystagogiaApril - MayReflection on the Mystery of Christian JourneyDeeper Connection into Community“I’m a Catholic…….What do I do now?”Christian WitnessTransitioning out of RCIA ExperienceEnds this year’s finale is May 10, 2016May 15 is PENTECOST SUNDAYCelebration of Confirmation for SomeSlide17
CURRICULUM Catechetical Sessions (Meetings ON Tuesdays)Reading Scripture and SharingReading Assignments - Books, printed materials, Web Links (No Tests)Come Prepared to Take NotesCome Prepared to Ask questionsCome Prepared to Share your StoryCome with an Open Mind and HeartSlide18
INTERVIEWSWill be arranged before DecemberNeed to hear your storyNeed to figure out a planSlide19
We have taped testimonies. . . Slide20
We have live testimonies. . . Jason & Melinda Easter Vigil 2014Stephanie Easter Vigil 2016Slide21
Time to share your story!Who or What called you here tonight?Small GroupsSlide22
Final Prayer of Seekers