RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
                                                                                                                                                              R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is primarily about conversion and as we adults know, we are always in need of conversion.

Are you looking for a church to call your own? Do you struggle with questions about life -death- suffering- hope - forgiveness- love- God? Then the RCIA process could be for you. If you are not connected to any faith community, you are most welcome to explore the Catholic faith with us at Guardian Angels. If you feel it is for you, you will be formally accepted into the Catholic church in a solemn celebration at an Easter Vigil.

You are most welcome to join us on Thursdays 7 to 8:45 p.m. Before attending a session please call to have a brief meeting with either Fr. Mike, Fr. Kevin or Sister Mary @ mcprsm@earthlink.net  - phone 619-448-1213. For more information please see the parish bulletin and/or flier on RCIA at main entrance to church.

Catechumen: a person preparing for Baptism

Candidate: a baptized person preparing for full initiation in the Catholic Church
 
Inquiry Session on the Tuesdays of May/June and the Thursdays of September.

Previous marriages: Persons in the RCIA process in need of rectifying their marriages with the Catholic church need to call the rectory and make an appointment to speak with one of our priests as soon as possible.

Godparents and Sponsors are from Guardian Angels Parish and need to attend 90% of the regular RCIA sessions. An Information Session for new sponsors is held on the 3rd Thursday of October.

RCIA catechumens/candidates/sponsors are expected to be involved in parish activities; e.g.,  October Festival, Parish Retreats, Dinners, Breakfasts, Talks/Presentations open to all adults, outreach delivery trips to Rachel’s House or parish project site on the hillsides of Rosarito, Soup Kitchen/Stations during Lent etc.

Rites: There are several Rites during the RCIA process. We usually have the Rite of Acceptance on the Feast of Christ the King or Feast of the Baptism of Jesus. Rite of Sending is usually at the 5 p.m. Mass on the First Saturday of Lent.  Rite of Welcome and Continuing Conversion is usually on the First Sunday of Lent with Bishop Brom.

Reflection Day: is the Saturday before Palm Sunday.
All participants are expected to participate in the ceremonies of Holy Week.
Baptism, Professions of Faith, Confirmations, First Eucharist are at Easter Vigil.

Mystagogy is during the Thursdays of Easter Season.

Date This Page Was Last Edited:   Thursday, January 06, 2011 06:01 PM