2. This evening’s meal has been provided by: 2017-2018 RCIA Graduates

3. Prayer by Seminarian Matthew Bauer
Come, Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful, and kindle in them the fire of your love;
Send forth Thy Spirit, and they shall be created,
And Thou shalt renew the face of the earth.
Let us pray:
Oh God, Who has taught the hearts of the faithful by the light of the Holy Spirit, grant that by that same Holy Spirit, we may be always truly wise and ever rejoice in His consolation. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen

4. Top Ten Reasons to be Catholic Special Presentation

5. Gospel MK 9:30-37 Gospel Reflection By Bryce Baumann
Reading 1 Wis 2:12, 17-20
Reading 2 Jas 3:16—4:3
Gospel MK 9:30-37
Gospel Reflection
By Bryce Baumann

6. Table Discussion

7. Welcome to RCIA September 18 By: Della Doss Sue Barone
Past RCIA Participants: Ben Retta Desiree Dulock

8. Welcome to RCIA

9. RCIA: Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
A process for joining the Catholic faith
Baptism is the gateway
Followed by Confirmation and Holy Communion

10. A Little History.... Greek ‘Katholikos’ = catholic = universal
Catechumenate – time of instruction and preparation,
lasting several years
313 AD – Edict of Milan ends persecution
1000 AD – infant baptism
1900’s – informal ‘convert’ classes

11. Vatican II Council – met in the early 60’s
Guidelines published in 1972
Formal program in US established in 1988
All US parishes now have RCIA programs

12. The RCIA Process First Step: Pre-Catechumenate Phase
Inquirer: refers to someone interested in learning about the faith

13. Second Phase: Catechumenate
Catechumen: an inquirer who is not baptized
Candidate: has been baptized Christian,
now desiring to join the Catholic Church

14. Third Phase: The Lenten Season
Begins on Ash Wednesday
40 Days of Reflection and Prayer
Final week before Easter – Holy Week

15. Easter Vigil: Sacraments of Initiation

16. Sponsors: May be a friend, relative, coworker
Catholic in good standing, minimum age 16
Notify Dahl when you chose a sponsor OR if you need one

17. Please join us at Sunday Mass!
Marriage issues – see Fr. Andrew ASAP
Resources and References:
This is our Faith - Pennock
Catechism of the Catholic Church – CCC
Ask Questions!

18. Let the Journey Begin!

19. Thank You
and
Welcome to RCIA!

20. Break

21. Catholic Fun Fact

22. Special Guests Ben Retta Desiree Dulock

23. Your Team Announcements

24. Catholic Outlook on Life Unique Catholic Devotions
September 25
Catholic Outlook on Life
Unique Catholic Devotions
By: Ken Melvin
Roberta Robinson
References:
“This Is Our Faith“: Chapter 1
Chapter 23 Pp ;