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Church of the Resurrection 3315 Greencastle Road • Burtonsville, MD 20866 301–236-5200 • Fax 301-236-5204 |
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RCIA - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
What is the RCIA? The RCIA is the process by which the Catholic Church welcomes new members into its midst.
Who can participate in the RCIA? · The unbaptized who are seeking to find out more about God’s place in their lives. · Those baptized in another Christian tradition who wish to learn about the Catholic faith. · Catholics who are baptized, but who have not yet received the sacraments of Eucharist or Confirmation.
How does the RCIA Process work? For a Power Point Presentation explaining the process, Click Here.
How can Catholic parishioners participate? · All Catholics are called to share in the evangelizing mission of the Church by giving continual witness to Jesus Christ in the midst of their daily lives. · More specifically, Catholics may invite someone they know to inquire about the Catholic Faith and direct them to the Office of Religious Education. They may act as supportive companions to person entering the RCIA Process. · Additionally, parishioners may also participate in the RCIA in numerous capacities. For example, they may participate as sponsors, as catechists, as discussion group facilitators, as hospitality coordinators, or outreach coordinators, etc.
When do Sessions take place? · RCIA sessions take place on Wednesday evenings, 7:30PM - 9:00PM in Room #111 of the Parish Life Center
RCIC- The Rite of Christian Initiation of adults adapted for Children
The RCIC is the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults adapted for children. This process follows the RCIA pattern of liturgically marked periods in the conversion process closely in order to prepare children to receive the sacraments of initiation. However it differs from the RCIA in catechetical method and approach at The Church of the Resurrection by involving parents and siblings in the learning process via a family formatted presentation of scriptural and doctrinal teaching.
For a Power Point Presentation of the RCIC at the Church of the Resurrection, Click Here.
To inquire about the RCIA and/or the RCIC call the Office of Religious Education at 301-236-5200 ext. 16 or email Maureen Joseph at mjoseph@resurrectionadw.org |