RCIA

To: All Candidates for the RCIA Process

Re: RCIA Registration and Preparation

You have expressed interest in participating in the R(ite) of C(hristian) I(nitiation) for A(dults) process here at St. Veronica's. May the Lord guide you and give you peace and wisdom during this process and this time of inquiring and questioning. The RCIA process is not a "sign-up" for becoming a Catholic. It is a time of no obligation, during which we together as human beings and some as Christians pursue the truths and meaning of life, the answers to eternal questions, and the truths, teachings, and practices of the Catholic Church. RCIA is both for those who are sure and those who wish to inquire. Your time of inquiry will be respected as each person's faith journey and path of grace is different. Our priests and staff will lead the RCIA evening sessions through teaching, direction, question answering, discussion, and prayer. As different people pursue the possibility of becoming Catholic through the RCIA process, they fall into various categories as follows:

Inquirer- anyone who is in RCIA simply to check out the possibility and learn more, but is very much uncertain about making any decision.

Catechumen- An unbaptized person who has made a decision to possibly enter the Catholic Church.

Candidate- A baptized Christian who has made a decision to possibly enter the Catholic Church. A candidate can also be a baptized Catholic who never received First Communion or any religious instruction.

RCIA evenings are each Monday from 7:30-9 p.m. in the room P202. Classes will begin September 12, 2011.

All are required to be at each session of the year. However, it is allowable to miss a session or two for good reason, and candidates will be beginning their journey throughout the year. There will also be a few other days over the course of your preparation that are either required or highly recommended. These include the Rite of Election in February, the Scrutinies (for the unbaptized only), which take place at various Sunday Masses during Lent in March 2011, and the final rehearsal for Easter Vigil in the afternoon of Saturday, April 7th. Texts used for the classes: We will have these to purchase at a discounted rate, but you can also find them at your local Catholic Bookstore.

Please contact Mr. Scott Bradford, 703-773-2000 or RCIA@stveronica.net, if you have additional questions.

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