RCIA 2017-2018
Precatechumenate: Time of inquiry. *Liturgical Celebrations are in blue font.
1. Sept 12 Introduction and Overview
2. Sept 19 The Human Quest for God and Divine Revelation
3. Sept 26 Faith- the Human Response
4. Oct 3 Scripture
5. Oct 10 Tradition
6. Oct 17 Original Sin, Grace and Redemption The Liturgical Year
7. Oct 24 Prayer: Lord, Teach Us How to Pray
Oct. 31 Off
8. Nov 7 Mary and the Saints
9. Nov 14 Holy Trinity
10. Nov 21 Jesus: The Incarnation and 2nd Person of the Holy Trinity
Sun Nov 26: Rite of Acceptance & Welcome—Local Parish
Catechumenate: Deeper exploration of the faith.
Nov 28-Jan 2 Off
11. Jan 9 Jesus Paschal Mystery
12. Jan 16 Holy Spirit
13. Jan 23 The Nature of the Church: Intro to Liturgy & the Sacraments
14. Jan 30 Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation
15. Feb 6 The Eucharist
Sun Feb 11 Rite of Sending –Local Parish
16. Feb 13 Church Tour and the Mass
Sat Feb 17 Rites of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion—
Purification and Enlightenment: Preparation for the reception of the Sacraments.
17. Feb 20 Sacraments: Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick
Sun Feb 25: Penitential Rite (Candidates)
18. Feb 27 Sacraments: Marriage and Holy Orders
Sun Mar 4: First Scrutiny (Catechumens)
Mar 6 Off
Sun Mar 11: Second Scrutiny (Catechumens)
19. Mar 13 Prayer: Sacramentals, Devotions, Stations of the Cross
Sun Mar 18: Third Scrutiny (Catechumens)
20. Mar 20 Catholic Morality and the Role of Natural Law
*Sat Mar 24 Retreat (Includes Reconciliation)
Sun Mar 25 Palm Sunday
Mon Mar 26 Chrism Mass
21. Mar 27 Catholic Morality: Beatitudes and Teachings of Jesus
Thurs Mar 29 Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Fri Mar 30 Good Friday Service
Sat Mar 31 Easter Vigil Rites of Initiation
Mystagogy: Examine more deeply the Gospel, share the Eucharist, and perform works of charity together as a faith community.
22. Apr 3 Death and Last Things
23. Apr 10 Dignity of the Human Person
24. Apr 17 Catholic Social Teaching
25. Apr 24 A Life of Faith and Evangelization
26. May 1 Celebration
27. May 8
28. May 15
Sun May 20 Pentecost: Diocesan Celebration w/ Bishop Quinn—