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- Mary Peacock
  
  RCIA Director
  
  (517) 323- 2379 ext. 4744
  mpeacockstgerard.org
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RCIA schedule 2019-2020
- RCIA at 9am Mass then class: Sacraments of Healing
  
  Sunday, January 26, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  
  Check in at the RCIA room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the RCIA room for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. Today you will learn about our 2 Sacraments of Healing--Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation. Who are they for? What do they entail? ...and more! Breakfast snacks is provided and childcare are available for kids 18 months of age and older.
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- RCIA at 9am Mass then class: Prayer...the what and how to!
  
  Sunday, February 2, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  
  Check in at the RCIA room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the RCIA room for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. In class today we will have a discussion about Prayer: what is it? How do I do it? What's the purpose? Breakfast snacks are provided and childcare is available for kids 18 months of age and older.
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- RCIA at 9am Mass then class: Human Dignity, Sin, Mercy
  
  Sunday, February 9, 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
  
  Check in at the RCIA room prior to 9am Mass, then head to Mass. After the homily, you will be dismissed back to the RCIA room for discussion of the scripture of the day. Then class will begin when Mass is finished. Class will be about Human Dignity, Sin & Mercy. Breakfast snacks are provided and childcare for kids 18 months of age and up is provided.
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- RCIA Session: Sacraments of Vocation (Marriage/Holy Orders); then 11am Mass
  
  Sunday, February 16, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  
  SCHEDULE CHANGE! We will start with class at 9am. Class today will be about the Sacraments of Vocation (Marriage & Holy Orders). Then we will head to 11am Mass, where after the homily we will dismiss back to the classroom to discuss the Scriptures. Class will be finished when the 11am Mass is over at noon. Breakfast snacks is provided and childcare are available for kids 18 months of age and older.
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- RCIA Session: Lent, then 11am Mass
  
  Sunday, February 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  
  Class is about the Season of Lent. What is this fasting, praying and abstinence about? & why do we smear ashes on our foreheads?? You will find out! We will also review the Rite of Sending then head to Mass at 11am. The Rite of Sending is an important step as we prepare to enter into the Lenten Season. At the Rite of Sending, those preparing for Baptism will sign the Book of the Elect, which signifies their readiness and willingness to be baptized. It is called the Rite of Sending because after that, they are sent to the Bishop where he gives his official blessing on their journey to receive the Easter Sacraments. Breakfast snacks are provided and childcare are available for kids 18 months of age and older.
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How Do I learn more about the Catholic Faith?
How Do I Become Catholic?

For adults, the way to join the Catholic Church is a process called RCIA. RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA is intended for just about anyone and everyone: baptized or not; seekers and doubters; people who don't even want be become Catholic but just want to understand more about the faith of their Catholic spouse or friend; even Catholics who have fallen away and would like to return. In short, RCIA is for you!

No matter where you are in your journey of faith, there is a place for you here with us. Don't be afraid to take that first step. Come, see for yourself what we are all about!
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process where adults explore the Catholic Faith in a non-judgmental setting. There is no pressure to join and classes are open to anybody out of high school and over the age of 18. Breakfast snacks are provided, as well as childcare for kids ages 18 months and up!
Our Sunday morning RCIA classes are well underway!
We meet at 9am in the Parish Center Adult Education Rooms (#137-135)
Please contact Mary Peacock for more information about how you can begin learning! Either fill out the information on this page (I will email or call you back), email me at mpeacock@stgerard.org or call the Parish Office at 517-323-2379.
Congratulations to our newest Catholics!

We all have our unique journeys. This particular group spent months in formation together and joined the Catholic Church on October 5th, 2019. What an exciting time for they and their families... and us, their church community!
Check out this short video about the RCIA!
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- RCIA Team 5 Photos
- RCIA-Formation, Fellowship & Faith 28 Photos
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