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Contact Mary to set up an appointment to register
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Mary Peacockmpeacockstgerard.orgRCIA Director
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Calendar
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Sunday, September 16, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWhat is RCIA? Who is RCIA for? What do the classes entail? Come find out the answers to these questions, meet the team and have some refreshments on us! For those who have already registered for RCIA, you will receive your schedule and class materials at this meeting. If you have not signed up to start RCIA, come find out what it is all about and decide from there! Invite a friend!
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Monday, September 17, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PMFor those unsure about starting RCIA, you are invited to check out ALPHA--come find out what it is all about with dinner on us! That evening you will have the option to then sign on for 10 remaining Alpha Sessions on Monday evenings OR RCIA Inquiry Sessions Sunday morning. If you have already registered for RCIA, you do not need to sign up again, as we already know you will be attending the Sunday morning sessions. Note: you do NOT have to attend this session if you attended our RCIA Info/Orientation meeting the previous day or if you have already signed up to join RCIA.
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Sunday, September 23, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMIncludes continental breakfast, discussion, a dynamic video presentation, and small group discussion. We should be done before 11am. Childcare for children 18 months of age and up is provided in the nursery down the hallway.
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Sunday, September 30, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMIncludes continental breakfast, discussion, a dynamic video presentation, and small group discussion. We should be done before 11am. Childcare for children 18 months of age and up is provided in the nursery down the hallway.
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Sunday, October 7, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AMIncludes continental breakfast, discussion, a dynamic video presentation, and small group discussion. We should be done before 11am. Childcare for children 18 months of age and up is provided in the nursery down the hallway.
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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; 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! -
Check out this short video about the RCIA!
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RCIA classes are held Sunday mornings at 9am in the Parish Center Adult Education Rooms (#137-135)
RCIA will begin with an Orientation/Information meeting on Sunday, September 16th at 10am in the Parish Adult Ed rooms (#135/137). Come find out what RCIA is, who it is for, what classes will look like, and meet the Team! If you have already signed up for RCIA, you will receive your materials & schedule at this meeting. Classes will then officially begin at 9am on Sunday, September 23rd in the Adult Education rooms.
*Note: this fall, we are joining forces with ALPHA for our RCIA Inquiry Period (first 10 weeks)…
“Alpha gives everyone the opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a relaxed, friendly setting. It is for anyone; people attend from all backgrounds, religions, and viewpoints. They come to investigate questions about the existence of God, the purpose of life, the afterlife, the claims of Jesus and more. Some people want to get beyond religion and find a relationship with God that really changes life. Others come for the close, long-lasting friendships that are built during the Alpha course.” (from www.alphausa.org)
If you're on the fence about starting RCIA or Alpha, and cannot make the September 16th informational meeting, join us for the Alpha Introductory Dinner on Monday, Sept 17 at 6:30pm in the parish hall to find out what all this "Alpha" stuff is all about and decide from there if you'd like to continue either Sunday mornings in conjunction with RCIA (adult ed rooms) or Monday evenings in the Parish Hall.
For more details and to register, please contact Mary Peacock by filling out the information on this page (I will email or call you back), emailing me at mpeacock@stgerard.org or calling the Parish Office at 517-323-2379. -
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 children ages 18 months and up!