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Become Catholic (RCIA) 2015
Please turn in RCIA form before October 26th
With RCIA form please turn in:
Baptism Certificate (Candidates) / Birth Certificate (Catechumens)
Candidates are those who have been baptized in another ecclesial community with a valid baptism (water and the words
“in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit”).
Catechumens are those who have never been baptized.
The Process of becoming Catholic (and staying Catholic):
Inquiry and Catechumenate Stage begins September 8th (the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Rite of Welcome October 27th at the 9am Mass (Sunday Morning dismissal classes at the 9am Mass begin)
The Rite of Sending with Msgr. Hart (February 2nd)
The Rite of Election with Bishop Michael Olson (TBA)
Purification and Enlightenment Stage (February 23 – April 4)
RCIA Retreat (March 8th, 9am to 3:30pm)
Holy Week Begins with Palm Sunday, March 29th - Chrism Mass and Liturgies including the Triduum.
Easter Vigil April 4th at 8PM, Rehearsal in the Morning of April 4th
Mystagogy Stage begins April 13th (Monday night classes from 4/13 to 5/18). During this deeper pondering of
the mysteries we recommend that neophytes join one of the many groups in our parish and take advantage of
our ten adult education programs offered each year.
Expectations:
Prayer. Belief. Life. – Daily prayer will be essential as each person discerns “Why am I becoming Catholic?”
Becoming and being Catholic is a culture, which needs to be known, loved, and lived. It is not creating
community, but rather entering fully into the community of the Blessed Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Church, which is the Body of Christ, is to be embraced with full, active and conscious participation. We are
called to believe what we pray, and live what we believe. Christ came that we might have life and live it to the
full (John 10:10). RCIA is not just about becoming Catholic, but being, and staying Catholic.
Near perfect attendance – RCIA meets three hours a week and every minute matters.
Sundays 9am – 10:30am (beginning Oct. 26) and Mondays 7:15pm to 8:45pm (beginning Sept. 8).
If you are not able to commit to the three hours weekly please schedule an appointment with the director to
look into self-study options.
Annulments, Convalidation of Civil Marriages, Co-habitation – If you are your spouse has a previous
marriage. If you and your spouse were married outside the Catholic Church. If you are currently co-habitating
but not married. Please make plans to meet with Deacon Larry Sandoval and Tammy Sandoval from 8:45 to
9:30PM on Monday, September 22nd. Your spouse or fiancé will also need to attend that meeting.
Sponsors – Each candidate will need a sponsor. Each catechumen will need a Godparent. Sponsors and
Godparents must be practicing Catholics, who have been confirmed, and if married, the marriage is in good
standing with the Church. A practicing Catholic observes the Precepts of the Church and is in line (believes and
lives) what the Magisterium (bishops and Holy Father) teach. If you are unable to find a sponsor or Godparent,
a member of our team will be happy to sponsor you. Sponsors should attend classes as much as they are able.
1 on 1 meetings - Each candidate and catechumen will meet with Matthew Gill the director for a one on one
meeting. These meetings which take place during the months of January and February allow each person to
ask questions.
Patron Saints – Each person may choose a Confirmation name. This name is the name of a particular Saint,
who the person knows has walked with them on their journey and will continue to pray for and walk with
them as they a fully initiated into the Church.
Format:
Sundays - We meet and sit together at the 9am Mass, we are dismissed after the Liturgy of the Word. We then
meet in Café of the Pius XII Center to discuss our Lectio Divina (Divine Reading) handout, which is given out on
Monday night after class. The discussion includes small group sharing and a short catechesis by the RCIA team.
Mondays – Class is from 7:10 – 8:45pm. For those interested we have chanted Vespers (Evening Prayer) in the
Church at 6pm followed by the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 6:30pm. We also have a hot dinner served each
Monday at 6:30pm in the Pius XII Center. Vespers and Mass offers each person the chance to encounter the
Liturgy and Tradition of the Church and dinner allows each person a time to enter into community. Please join
us for both as you are able. We end each class with Compline (Night Prayer) in the Pius XII Center. Monday
night classes consist of a video lesson from our pastor, Msgr. Hart, a time of reflection and Q&A followed by
catechesis. We have a team of presenters as well as guest speakers (see schedule inside).
Curriculum / Text (see schedule for more info):
Sacred Scripture (Bible) RSV / Catechism of the Catholic Church / St. Isaac Jogues Illuminated Missal
Affirmation of Personal Faith (10 Core Teachings) – Bishop Robert F. Vasa
Link to Liturgy (linktoliturgy.com) – Matthew Gill, Jason Spoolstra / Oratory: Place of Prayer Book
Various resources will be suggested and made available throughout the year
Cost and Registration:
Cost is $50 per person. Please register and pay before Oct. 26.
Registration online at seascc.org/becomecatholic
Matthew Gill Director Wendy Collins Secretary
817-623-2424
817-431-6023
RCIA stands for the “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults”
