Becoming Catholic (Current Members)
Notes from the RCIA Director…
THOSE NOT CURRENTLY IN RCIA, click here.
Calendars for RCIA
(YEAR 2020-2021 RCIA INFORMATION TO BE ANNOUNCED)
SAVE THE DATE – YEAR LONG CALENDARS – RCIA YEAR 2019-2020
- For RCIA Participants and Team Members (revised Jan 18, 2020)
- For RCIA Sponsors (revised Feb 4, 2020)
ADULT RCIA STAGE CALENDARS 2019-2020
- Adult Inquiry Stage Calendar
- Adult Catechumenate Stage Calendar (revised Jan 21, 2020)
- Adult Purification and Enlightenment Stage Calendar
- Adult Mystagogy Stage Calendar
YOUTH RCIA 2019-2020
- Youth Inquiry Stage Calendar
- Youth Catechumenate Stage Calendar
- Youth Purification & Enlightenment Stage Calendar
- Youth Mystagogy Stage Calendar
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
Talks by Team Members
RCIA TALKS: CURRENT YEAR 2019-20
Resource: Credo by St. Benedict Press- Sept 10, 2019 Knowing and Desiring God – Chapter 1 – Tara Filicicchia
- Sept 17, 2019 Revelation and Faith – Chapter 2 – Mary Ann Horton
- Sept 24, 2019 Intro to Prayer and the Sacraments – Chapter 3 – Larry Horton
- Oct 01, 2019 The Most Holy Trinity – Chapter 4 – Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Oct 08, 2019 Creation and the Fall – Chapter 5 – Mary Ann Horton
- Oct 15, 2019 Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures – Chapter 6 – Deacon Klco
- Oct 22, 2019 Jesus Christ, True God and True Man – Chapter 7 – Andrew Filicicchia
- Oct 29, 2019 Jesus Christ, Our Savior and Redeemer – Chapter 8 – Sister Servants
Chapter 8: PowerPoint
Chapter 8: Talking Points - Nov 05, 2019 The Holy Spirit – Chapter 9 – Jim Carrier
- Nov 12, 2019 The Church – Chapter 10 – Larry Horton
- Nov 19, 2019 The Blessed Virgin Mary & Communion of Saints – Chapter 11 – Sister Servants
- Nov 26, 2019 Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation – Chapter 12 – Andrew Filicicchia
- Advent 2019:
- Dec 03, 2019 Sacrament of the Eucharist – Chapter 13 – Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Dec 10, 2019 The Mass and Liturgical Prayer – Chapter 14 – Regina Piazza
- Dec 17, 2019 Sacrament of Marriage – Chapter 16 – Mary Ann Horton
- Dec 24, 2019 – No Class
- Dec 31, 2019 – No Class
- Jan 7, 2020 – Cancelled due to weather
- Jan 14, 2020 – Happiness & Christian Moral Life & The Law and the 10 Commandments – Chapters 17 & 18 – Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Jan 21, 2020 – The Virtue of Hope & The Last Things – Chapter 21 – Mary Ann Horton
PowerPoint Talking Points
ARCHIVE
RCIA TALKS: 2018-2019
Resource: Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church- Sept 11, 2018 Man’s Capacity for God (Para 1-5) by Tara Filicicchia
- Sept 18, 2018 (1) The Mass: Introduction (2) Video (3) Liturgical Calendar
- Sept 25, 2018 The Mass: Liturgy of Word and Liturgy of Eucharist by Sister Servants of our Lord
- Sept 25, 2018 RCIA Talk (mp4 audio file)
- Oct 2, 2018 Who are the Saints? by Jim Carrier (support by Regina Piazza)
- Video Watched: Bishop Barron on “All Saints”
- Handout: Choosing a Confirmation Saint Name
- Oct 9, 2018 –God Comes to Meet Man (Para 6-24) (Scripture & Revelation)
-Man Responds to God (Para 25-32) by Mary Ann Horton - Oct 16, 2018 The Blessed Trinity by Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Oct 23, 2018 The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ (Para 112-135) PowerPoint by Mary Ann Horton
Notes for Presentation from Mary Ann Horton - Oct 30, 2018 -I Believe in the Holy Spirit (Para 136-146) by Jim Carrier and
-I Believe in the Holy Catholic Church (Para 147-160) by Katherine Manuel - Nov 6, 2018 – No Class due to Election
- Nov 13, 2018 – Introduction to Eucharistic Adoration by Larry Horton
- Nov 20, 2018 – Eucharistic Adoration in Church
- Nov 27, 2018 – Presentation on the Rite of Acceptance/Welcoming by Regina Piazza
- Dec 4, 2018 – What is Advent? by Jim Carrier
ARCHIVE
RCIA TALKS – YEAR 2017-2018
Resource: US Catholic Catechism for Adult- Sept 12, 2017 Man’s Desire (Chap 1); / God Reveals His Plan (Chap 2) by Tara Filicicchia
- Sept 19, 2017Divine Revelation, Sacred Scripture/Sacred / Tradition and Faith (Chap 3 & 4) by Mary Ann Horton
- Sept 26, 2017 Introduction to the Mass & Liturgy of the Word by Regina Piazza
- Oct 3, 2017 The Mass – Liturgy of the Eucharist by Brett Smith
- Oct 10, 2017 Creation and Fall of Man/Sin (Chap 6) by Larry Horton
- Oct 17, 2017 Communion of Saints by Jim Carrier
- Oct 24, 2017 The Trinity/God, The Father (Chap 5) / Trinitarian Heresies by Brett Smith
- Oct 31, 2017 God The Son (Chap 7) by Deacon Klco – no handout / The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ (Chap 8) by Mary Ann Horton
- Nov 7, 2017 God the Holy Spirit (Chap 9) by Jim Carrier – no handout/ The Church: Reflecting the Light of Christ (Chap 10) by Brett Smith
- Nov 14, 2017 The Four Marks of the Church (Chap 11) by Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Nov 21, 2017 Talk on the Rites of Acceptance/Welcoming by Regina Piazza
- Nov 28, 2017 What is Advent? by Mary Ann Horton / Two Short Videos on Advent
- Dec 5, 2017 Mary, Mother of Jesus, Mother of God (Chap 12) by Mother Aeiparthenos
- Dec 12, 2017 Eternal Destiny: The Four Last things (Chap 13) by Mary Ann Horton
- Dec 19, 2017 Celebrating the Paschal Mystery: Liturgy & Sacraments (Chap 14)
by Regina Piazza - Jan 2, 2018 Sacraments of Baptism Chap 15 (Deacon Klco) and Confirmation Chap 16 (Jim Carrier)
- Jan 9, 2018 Eucharistic Adoration – No Talk
- Jan 16, 2018 Sacrament of the Eucharist (Chap 17) by Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Jan 23, 2018 Foundations of Christian Morality (Chap 23) and Principles of the Moral Life (Chap 24) by Brett Smith
- Jan 30, 2018 Commandments 1, 2, 3 (Chap 25, 26, 27) by Tara Filicicchia / Commandments 4 , 7 (Chap 28, 31) by Jim Carrier
- Feb 3, 2018 Sacrament of Reconciliation by Sister Servants of Our Lord
- Feb 6, 2018 Commandments 5, 6, 9 (Chap 29, 30, 33) by Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Feb 13, 2018 Review of Rites of Sending & Rites of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion by Regina Piazza / Lent. What is it? by Larry and Mary Ann Horton
- Feb 20, 2018 Practice for Rites at the Family Life Center
- Feb 27, 2018 Discussion on Scrutinies by Regina Piazza; Commandments 8, 10 (Chap 32, 34) by Brett Smith
- Mar 6, 2018 Sacraments of Holy Orders (Chap 20) and Anointing of the Sick (Chap 19) by Deacon Klco
- Mar 13, 2018 Sacrament of Marriage (Chap 21) by Larry and Mary Ann Horton
- Mar 20, 2018 Review Holy Week; Holy Saturday morning, Easter Vigil; Practice receiving Eucharist and Confirmation by Regina Piazza
- Mar 27, 2018 NO CLASS
- April 3, 2018 NO CLASS
- April 17, 2018 – Topic to be announced
- April 24, 2018 – Topic to be announced
- May 1, 2018 – Redemptive Suffering by Fr. Kevin Regan
- May 8, 2018 – Topic to be announced
- May 15, 2018 – Topic to be announced
- May 22, 2018 – Topic to be announced (LAST CLASS)
ARCHIVE YEAR 2016-2017 RCIA TALKS: (Chapters from U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults)
- Sept 13, 2016 Man’s Desire (Chap 1); God Reveals His Plan (Chap 2) by Tara Filicicchia
- Sept 20, 2016 Divine Revelation, Sacred Scripture/Sacred Tradition and Faith (Chap 3 & 4) by Mary Ann Horton
- Sept 27, 2016 Liturgical Calendar and Liturgy of the Word (1st Part of the Mass)by Sister Servants of Our Lord and our Lady of Matara
- Oct 4, 2016 The Liturgy of the Eucharist (2nd Part of the Mass) by Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Oct 11, 2016 “Trinity” and “1st Person of the Trinity, God the Father” (Chap 5) by Jim Carrier
- Oct 18, 2016 “Communion of All Saints” by Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Oct 25, 2016 Creation and Fall of Man/Sin (Chap. 6) by Larry Horton
- Nov 1, 2016 2nd Person of the Trinity, God the Son (Chap 7) by Deacon Klco
- Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ (Chap 8) by Mary Ann Horton
- Nov 8, 2016 No Class
- Nov 15, 2016 3rd Person: The Holy Spirit (Chap 9) by Jim Carrier
- The Church: Reflecting the Light of Christ (Chap 10) by Brett Smith
- Nov 22, 2016 The Rites of Acceptance/Welcoming & Advent by Regina Piazza
- Nov 29, 2016 No Class
- Dec 6, 2016 The Four Marks of the Church: One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic (Chap 11) by Fr. LaHood
- Dec 13, 2016 Mary, Mother of Jesus, Mother of God, Mother of the Church (Chap 12) by Sr. Mary Model of Vitue and Sr. Kenosis, Servants of Our Lord.
- Dec 20, 2016 Eternal Life: The Four Last Things (Chap 13) by Mary Ann Horton
- Dec 27, 2016 No Class
- Jan 3, 2017 Celebrating the Paschal Mystery: Liturgy and the Sacraments (Chap 14) by Brett Smith
- Jan 10, 2017 Sacrament of Baptism (Chap. 15) by Deacon Klco
- Sacrament of Confirmation (Chap. 16) By Jim Carrier
- Jan 17, 2017 Sacrament of Eucharist (Chap. 17) By Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Jan 24, 2017 Foundations of Christian Morality and Principles of the Moral Life (Chaps 23, 24) by Brett Smith
- Jan 31, 2017 Sacrament of Marriage (Chap 21) by Mother Aeiparthenos & Sr. Mary Model of Virtue
ARCHIVE – RCIA TALKS FROM 2015-2016
- Sept 8, 2015 Man’s Desire (Chap 1); God Reveal’s His Plan (Chap 2) by Tara Filicicchia
- Sept 15, 2015 Divine Revelation, Sacred Scripture and Tradition and Human Response (Chap 3 & 4) by Mary Ann Horton
- Sept 22, 2015 Introduction to the Mass and Liturgy of the Word by Regina Piazza
- Sept 29, 2015 The Mass: Liturgy of the Eucharist by Fr. Thomas LaHood (click here to review the Roman Missal)
- Oct 6, 2015 The Trinity: God the Father (Chap 5) by Tara Filicicchia
- Oct 13, 2015 Creation and Fall of Man/Sin (Chap 6) by Larry Horton
- Oct 20, 2015 –Trinity: God the Son (Chap 7) by Deacon Frank Klco (no hard copy to post) —The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ (Chap 8) by Mary Ann Horton
- Oct 27, 2015
- —Trinity: The Holy Spirit (Chap 9); The Church: Reflecting the Light of Christ (Chap 10) by Jim Carrier (Word Doc)
- —The Holy Spirit and the Church (PowerPoint)
- Nov 3, 2015 No Talk
- Nov 10, 2015 The Four Marks of the Church (Chap 11) by Fr. LaHood
- Nov 17, 2015 Mary the Mother of Jesus, Mother of God (Chap 12) by Mary Ann Horton
- Nov 24, 2015 Eternal Destiny: The Four Last Things (Chap 13) by Mary Ann Horton
- Dec 1, 2015 The Rite of Acceptance/Rite of Welcoming & RCIA Dismissal by Regina Piazza
- Dec 8, 2015 Celebration of the Paschal Mystery (Liturgy/Sacraments) (Chap 14) by Regina Piazza
- Dec 15, 2015 The Sacrament of Baptism (Chap 15) by Deacon Frank Klco (no hard copy to post)
- Dec 22, 2015 No Class
- Jan 5, 2016 The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist (Chap 17) by Fr. Thomas LaHood
- Jan 12, 2016 The Sacrament of Confirmation (Chap 16) by Jim Carrier
- Jan 19, 2016
- – The Sacrament of Marriage (Chap 21) by Mother Aeiparthenos, Servants of Our Lord and Virgin of Matara
- – Handout: What is Marriage?
- – Handout: The Little Virtues
- Jan 26, 2016 Class cancelled due to snow
- Feb 2, 2016 Foundations of Christian Morality (Chap. 23) and Principles of the Moral Life (Chap. 24)by Regina Piazza & Mary Ann Horton
- Feb 16, 2016 Commandments 1, 2, and 3 (Chaps. 25 & 26 ) by Tara Filicicchia (class was cancelled; Presentation was emailed) Extra Video on Commandments 1, 2, and 3 produced in March 2015 by Deacon Jason Harris (now Fr. Jason Harris)
ARCHIVE: RCIA TALKS FROM 2014-2015
- Oct 14, 2014 God, The Father by Tara Filicicchia
- Oct 28, 2014 God, Holy Spirit and Church: Reflecting the Light of Christ by James Carrier
- Nov 11, 2014 Four Marks of the Church by Deacon Jason Harris
- Nov 25, 2014 Eternal Destiny by James Carrier
- Dec 9, 2014 Paschal Mystery & Sacraments by Deacon Jason Harris
- Feb 22, 2015 (AUDIO) Marriage/Annulments/Homosexuality by Bill Keimig, DRE, St. Mary’s Piscataway
- Apr 28, 2015 Evening of Prayer- PRAYER BROCHURE by Deacon Jason Harris; Evening of Prayer- HANDOUT #1 by Deacon Jason Harris; Evening of Prayer- HANDOUT #2 Prayer Primer by Deacon Jason Harris
Audio Doctrinal & Witness Talks For Reinforcement
No longer available.
RCIA Forms for Registration
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 FORMExamen (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:
Blessings – Review the many blessings God has given us; crosses included. Focus on consolation you received.
Ask – Ask for grace from the Holy Spirit to recognize our sins.
Kill – Kill your sinful attitudes; review the times of desolation in your day; did we forgive when it was not easy?
Embrace – Allow Jesus to embrace you with the rays of his mercy; console the heart of Jesus by allowing him this.
Resolution – 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
BulletinLent Resources
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