Rite of Christian Initiation Adults
This is a process by which individuals who are interested in the Catholic faith learn about what is involved in becoming a Catholic. The programme also allows existing Catholics to learn more about and strengthen their faith. The process is conducted through a faith journey called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). Participants are assisted by a sponsor who represents the parish faith community in providing support, information and by being their partner at group meetings.
The process starts each year around August with several enquiry nights when you can sit in, hear some people talk about what being Catholic means to them and you can ask questions and decide whether to take part in the program or not. The program takes place on one evening a week from September to Easter with several breaks, including during the Christmas school holidays.
Throughout the process you are always free to continue or not. It is an offer to you to belong to the Catholic family and it comes to you through a team of parishioners who run the program. The sessions consist of explanations of various aspects of Christian life from the Catholic perspective. They end on Easter Saturday evening with a ceremony of reception into the Church.
Enquires:
Angela Benson 9541 1170
Keith Corbett 9543 0065
Parish Office 9543 2677
