Becoming Catholic (Current Members)

Notes from the RCIA Director…

 THOSE NOT CURRENTLY IN RCIA, click here.

• Mass Schedule

  Click here for the Mass Schedule

• Meet the RCIA Team

  RCIA TEAM for ADULTS

  • Fr. Thomas LaHood Pastor & RCIA Director
  • James Carrier
  • Andrew Filicicchia
  • Tara Filicicchia
  • Larry Horton
  • Mary Ann Horton
  • Stacie Rourke
  • Kelly Sandacz

  RCIA TEAM for TEENS

  • See “Team For Youth Below”

  RCIA TEAM for YOUTH

  • Kristie McCauley
  • Andrew & Tara Filicicchia
  • Chantal Engler

• RCIA Forms for Registration

  Adult Inquiry Form
  Child Inquiry Form
  Child Permission

• Preparation for Mass Scripture Readings

  ADULT – RESOURCES FOR REFLECTIONS ON MASS READINGS:

  • Great website with weekly audio homilies reflecting on Sunday readings by Fr. Robert Barron!!
  • Very short VIDEO homilies on the readings.
  • Great recorded Sunday homilies!!! These recordings are provided in MP3 format
  • Good Way to Prepare for Sunday Readings. Steps: Sunday Date. On next page, select “Get to Know Sunday Readings”. On next page, recommended choice: “Preparing for Sunday”
  • Creighton University
  • Eternal Word Network (EWTN) This contains on up to the current days reading reflections.

  YOUTH /TEENS- RESOURCES FOR REFLECTIONS ON SUNDAY:

  • www.lifeteen.com
  • http://catholicmom.com/category/sundays-gospel/ Great Site!
  • http://www.loyolapress.com/sunday-connection.htm
  • Catholic Toolbox
  • Catholic Icing

• RCIA Dismissals

  • Dismissal for Breaking Open the Word will begin on begin in October and continue until Holy Week (Week before Easter).  Please check the Adult Inquiry calendar above for specifics.
  • Dismissals will take place on Sundays at 9:30a.m. Mass
    Exception:  If  there is an RCIA Rite/Scrutiny on Sunday, then the dismissal will take place at the Mass in which the Rite/Scrutiny takes place.

  Example of How RCIA Dismisses:  

  *Attend 9:30a.m. Mass on Sunday together (*unless there is a Rite/Scrutiny at another mass)   (seating will be reserved)

  *The Group dismisses after Homily to review and discuss scripture readings in the Parish Office; Dismissal finishes by end of mass;

  *Sponsors are welcome, but not required;

  *Those who are baptized Catholics, remain in mass unless they have attended/will attend another mass to fulfill their Sunday obligation.

• Sponsor Information

  REQUIREMENTS FOR BEING A SPONSOR
  SPONSOR “REQUIRED DATES” CALENDARS – Coming Soon
  CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING
  SPONSOR REGISTRATION FORM

• Examen (Examination of Conscience)

  DAILY EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE

  (use your journals)

  WHAT IS A DAILY EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE?

  A daily examination of conscience, whereby one reviews the day, near the end of the day, in the presence of the Lord; this should be a time of prayer, not just a mental exercise.

  Saint Ignatius directs us to spend most of our time reflecting on the blessings of the day, recognizing the good things God is doing in our lives and how we are or are not responding to his love. This is an imitation of Mary’s attitude of heart-pondering prayer.

  God is always showering his love and mercy down on us in so many ways and it is important we begin to recognize these blessings and thank him for them. Such prayer leads to praise and thanks and thus sets us on fire with divine love.

  WHAT DO WE DO?

  Below is a simple Examination of Conscience. Please begin tonight and continue each night to examine your conscience using the formula below. It may be helpful to write your thoughts in your journal. Continue each night.

  BAKER:

  B

  lessings – Review the many blessings God has given us; crosses included. Focus on consolation you received.
  

  A

  sk – Ask for grace from the Holy Spirit to recognize our sins.
  

  K

  ill – Kill your sinful attitudes; review the times of desolation in your day; did we forgive when it was not easy?
  

  E

  mbrace – Allow Jesus to embrace you with the rays of his mercy; console the heart of Jesus by allowing him this.
  

  R

  esolution – Resolve to take proper actions during the next day.

• Links to Catholic Sites

  Archdiocese of Washington
  Catechism of the Catholic Church
  Catholic Encyclopedia by New Advent
  Maybe It’s God – Archdiocese Blog (great source for Catholic doctrine)
  More Links
  Bulletin

• Lent Resources

  Your Guide to Lent 

  Lent – Keep it Simple 

  (.doc files will automatically download to your desktop or specified download folder.)