R C I A
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Key Upcoming DatesMarch 3: Anointing of the Catechumens
(will take place at the conclusion of the regular meeting) March 5: Rite of Election; 7:00pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Catechumens and God Parents must be in attendance Candidates and sponsors should be in attendance March 20: 1st Scrutiny; 9:00am Mass at St. Thomas More Catechumens and God Parents must be in attendance March 27: 2nd Scrutiny; 9:00am Mass at St. Thomas More Catechumens and God Parents must be in attendance April 3: 3rd Scrutiny; 9:00am Mass at St. Thomas More Catechumens and God Parents must be in attendance April 16: Rehearsal; morning time TBD Rites of Initiation; 8:00pm at the Easter Vigil w/reception to follow |
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DOCUMENTS
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REFERENCES
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HOMEWORK
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SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION and COMING TO KNOW GOD
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CCC 1-10
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Read the Gospel of Mark
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SESSION 2: The Gospel of Mark
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Due to some technical and quality issues, there is no video for this session. Please read the Outline in its place.
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The Gospel of Mark
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Read CCC 26-49
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SESSION 3: Man's Capacity for God
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CCC 1-49
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Read Genesis 1-3
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SESSION 4: The Book of Genesis
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Gen. 1-3
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CCC 50-141
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SESSION 5: The Revelation of God
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CCC 50-141
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Prayer Worksheet
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SESSION 6: Introduction to Prayer
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Rosary
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SESSION 7:
Man's Response to God: Belief and Obedience |
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CCC 142-184
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CCC 198-354
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SESSION 8: Lectio Divina
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Lectio Readings:
Wis. 7:22-8:1 |
CCC 198-354
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SESSION 9: I Believe in God: The Holy Trinity
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SESSION 10: Blessings
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There is no video for this week as the RCIA met in a family home for a House Blessing.
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CCC 385-421
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SESSION 11:
The Nativity Story (Movie) |
Please watch The Nativity Story.
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SESSION 12: Man in the Image of God and the Fall
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CCC 327-421
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Gospels for Christmas Day: Read 1 reading each day for the 4 days before Christmas
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SESSION 12: History of Salvation
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This topic was skipped. We hope to have to time to come back to it.
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SESSION 13: Praying the Our Father
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The Our Father
Commentary from: Walter Ciszek St. Teresa of Jesus |
CCC 420-570
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SESSION 14: Christ, Son of God: Truly God and Truly Man
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SEMINAR ON THE SHROUD OF TURIN
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CCC 422-570
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No Homework for this week
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SESSION 15: Eucharistic Miracles and Holy Hour
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Handouts and
Manual of Prayer |
CCC 683-747
Gifts of the Holy Spirit |
SESSION 16: The Holy Spirit
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SESSION 17: History of Salvation, the Prophets and the Saints
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CCC 571-682
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CCC 1680-90
Search in the Catechism for: Demon; Exorcism |
SESSION 18: Exorcisms, Funerals, Lent and Canon Law
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CCC 1135-1199
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SESSION 19: A Walk through the Holy Mass
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CCC 1135-1199
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SESSION 20: The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Rosary
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Handouts
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CCC pp. 289-355
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SESSION 21: The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and other Devotionals
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SEE VIDEO FOR SESSION 20:
Due to weather the original meeting was canceled. Sessions 20 and 21 were combined. |
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Devotionals
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CCC pp. 289-355
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SESSION 22: The Sacraments: Introduction and the Sacraments of Initiation
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SESSION 23: The Stations of the Cross
SESSION 24: The Sacraments (2): The Sacraments of Healing and Union
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John 18-19
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SESSION 25: The Passion of Our Lord
SESSION 26: The Sacrament of Reconciliation
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CCC 1322-1498
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Confession
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SESSION 27: The Eucharist as Prayer (Holy Hour)
SESSION 28: Life of Prayer and The Precepts of the Church
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CCC Part IV
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Begin reading CCC 1691-2051
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SESSION 29: Mystagogy: Priest, Prophet and King
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CCC 1691-2051
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SESSION 30: Goodness of the Body: Theology of the Body
SESSION 31: Catholic Social Teaching
SESSION 32: Stations in Life and Daily Prayer
SESSION 33: Mission and Sending Forth