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The next RCIA session will be starting in late September!

RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is the process through which we, here at Holy Spirit Catholic Community, welcome non-Catholics who are interested in becoming Catholic into our faith community.

The beginning part of the process (which is called Inquiry) will focus on your questions, getting to know each other and faith-sharing. The Inquiry phase will go on throughout the year; however, there are several points at which participants (you) can choose to move on to the other stages of the RCIA initiation process.

There are three more phases in the RCIA process into which liturgical rites and experiences, catechism segments, prayer, fun, spiritual experiences, mini-retreats and works of charity are woven to create as rich an initiation as imaginable. Throughout the entire process, you will get to know lots of people from our faith community.

Some will be your teachers;
Some will pray with and for you;
Some will party with you;
Some will share their faith journey with you by serving as your parish sponsor;

And ... EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

If you want to learn more about “Why Catholics do that?” contact Deacon Tom Schroeder at 630.922.0081, ext. 20.

 

Chairperson: Open

Focus: Help people learn more about our Catholic faith and help adults prepare to enter the Catholic Church.

Time Commitment: Sponsors meet with candidates for 2 hours every Sunday.

Prerequisites or training requirements: Practicing Catholic and member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community

RCIA Help Wanted

The RCIA ministry at Holy Spirit is in need of team members for the upcoming Sunday morning sessions.

The Roman Catholic Church is a richly diversified church and our parish mirrors that diversity but our team does not.

We are in need of women who are willing to be part of this small faith group.

We meet most Sunday mornings from 8 am to 10:30 am, September through Easter. Your commitment only requires that you be available at least once a month.

At our sessions we discuss a faith subject which comes from that weekend's Scripture readings. We have lots of resources to help team members become effective session leaders. It is a great opportunity to learn more about your Catholic faith, while growing closer to the Lord with other adults who wish to receive the sacraments for the first time.