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Today we will explore the Old Testament of the Bible, which is not 'old' in the sense of being outdated or irrelevant. It contains the amazing story of us as a people, and God's plan for our salvation!

Today we will explore the New Testament of the Bible: the books, the characters, the stories!

Just who IS Jesus? Why does it matter that I know Him and have a relationship with Him? We will discuss this and more!

Internationally renowned speaker and author CHRIS STEFANICK will be here to help us REBOOT our faith! Even RCIA participants could use a 'Reboot'--we encourage you to attend this event! Tickets are $20.

We've talked about God the Father, and God the Son, so now it's time to talk a bit about God the Holy Spirit. Also, how is it that we believe in 1 God in 3 divine Persons!?!? Today we will explore that great mystery of the Holy Trinity!

The Church isn't just a building! We will talk about the many facets of Church, as well as take a brief church tour!

What's the deal with Mary? Do Catholics worship her? Why do you pray to her? And the saints---aren't they dead? Why do you talk to dead people?! We will clear up all these misconceptions and more in this class. We will come to know that those who are alive and well in Heaven are looking out for us, care about us, and love us...especially THE Saint of Saints, Jesus' mother!

Wow, today will be a doozy! The afterlife...Heaven, Hell, and this other "place" called Purgatory. What happens at the end of our lives and the end of time? What exactly is the "Communion of Saints"?! We will cover it all! Put your seatbelts on... ;)

As we approach the Season of Advent, we will talk about what that is, as well as what exactly is a 'Liturgical Calendar'. Finally, we will introduce the first part of the Mass, called the Liturgy of the Word. In a few short weeks, you'll be starting to attend this part of the Mass as a class, so it's important to introduce the how's/why's/what's of the Mass.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEKEND!

-Godparents & Sponsors will gather in a separate room to discuss their role as mentors to those they support in the RCIA. -The rest of us will have class to introduce the Sacraments and the idea of signs, symbols, God's way of communicating. Then together we will go over the upcoming Rite of Acceptance (which is Dec 11th)

We will gather in the Adult Ed room initially to review the Rite, then go to 11am Mass to participate in the Rite of Acceptance/Welcome. This is an important step on the journey to become Catholic! It is the first time you 'go public' with your intent to explore the Catholic faith (by being at Mass as a group), and the community surrounds you with the promise of their prayers and support and you continue the journey!

Those who participated in the Rite of Acceptance/Welcome last week, now begin attending 9am Mass with everyone. We are 'dismissed' after the homily back to the classroom to discuss the bible readings further. After a short break, we then will have a class about the Incarnation: When God became man. Class is shorter today than it will be in future weeks because it's almost Christmas! Why not start break a bit early! :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!