R.C.I.A.
Nativity of Mary Parish, 2011 – 2012+
Rite of ... a process of "conversion" for the unbaptized, as wellChristian as the baptized, who seek full membership in the
Initiation of Roman Catholic Church. It is also a process of
Adults preparation for Catholics who wish to be confirmed.
The Period of INQUIRY, or Pre-catechumenate (Tuesdays, 7 p.m.)
... a period of awakening faith, through the dialogue of
one's own life and the message of Christianity. It is a
time for genuine questioning about the meaning of life
in Christ and how the Church mediates that meaning.
October
4 Overview of the Bible – Q4,5 Cluster @ NOM11 The Mass – Q3
18 What do Catholics Believe? – Q2, The Saints and Mary – Q6,7
25 Intro Sponsors, Church Tour – Q8,9
November
1 Catholic Prayers and Practices – Q10,11
8 Catholics and Church – Q12
15 Prayer and Devotion Cluster @ SJV
20 RITE OF ACCEPTANCE
The Period of CATECHUMENATE (Tuesdays, Catechetical; Sundays, Rite of Dismissal)
November ...a period of deepening understanding and appreciation
of the faith through systematic catechesis and
29 Sacraments – C1 experience of the total life of the Catholic Community
December
6 Baptism and Confirmation – C2,3
13 Eucharist – C4
January
3 Anointing of the Sick, Matrimony, Holy Orders - C6,7,8
10 From Abraham to Jesus Christ – C9,10
24 The Early Church – C11
31 Church History continues – C12
February
7 Reconciliation – C5 Cluster @ SW14 Lent – L1
22 ASH WEDNESDAY
26 RITE OF ELECTION St. John’s, Waunakee, 3:00
The Period of ENLIGHTENMENT, or Purification (Catechetical and Dismissal)
...a period of more intense spiritual preparation
for the initiation sacraments, using the Lenten
Scriptural readings to reflect on one’s conversion process
February
28 Creed – L4 Cluster- SP
March
6 Church’s Social Teachings – C13,14,15,16 ??
13 Yes to Jesus, No to Sin – L2,3
20 Way of the Cross, the Lord’s Prayer – L5,6
27 Holy Week – L7
31 RETREAT (11:00 – 4:15) Cluster @ NOM
April
1 PALM SUNDAY
3 MASS OF HOLY CHRISM St. Maria Goretti, Madison
5 MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER
6 GOOD FRIDAY
7 HOLY SATURDAY
Rehearsal – 11:00
EASTER VIGIL
8 EASTER SUNDAY
The Period of MYSTAGOGY, or Post-baptismal Catechesis (Tuesdays)
...a period of ongoing formation as members of
the Catholic Christian community and on the
mission entrusted to us as followers of Christ,
strengthened by Word and Sacrament.
April
17 Catholic outlook - M1,2,3,4
24 Catholic spirituality – M5,6,7,8
May
1 Mass and Family Celebration Cluster @ tba