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Behold, I make all things new.
We gladly welcome you to our parish, trusting that if you are seeking Christ, you will find Him here; if you are sorrowing, you will receive comfort; if you are troubled in spirit, you will receive the blessing of peace; if discouraged, you will rejoice in hope; if friendless find companionship and Christian love. That these and other blessings may be your portion is our prayer.
I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never be hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. John 6:35
"... for I have sinned."
Reconciliation (Penance or Confession) was instituted by Jesus Christ in his love and mercy to offer us forgiveness for the times we have sinned and turned away from God.
"And all this is from God, who has reconciled us to himself through Christ and given us the ministry of reconciliation”
-2 Corinthians 5:18
FAQs
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Our RCIA program begins on Wednesday October 2nd at 7:00 pm in the “Inspiration Lounge” (small meeting room).
Next Easter weekend, on Saturday April 19th at the Easter Vigil, which starts at 8:30 pm. The program itself ends a few weeks later, on May 14th.
You can still become Catholic and join our RCIA program, of course, but you will not have to be baptized with the others, instead you will simply make a profession of faith by answer “I do” to the articles of the Apostles Creed.
The sponsor may be male or female but must be over 16, baptized Catholic and in good standing with the church.
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Our program begins on October 2nd with several weeks of very informal discussion with the group. All questions are possible, we will begin exploring what interests you about the Catholic faith.
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On Sunday, November 3rd, you will be officially welcomed into our program with a prayer for you at the 11:00 Mass. This is called the “Rite of Acceptance.” We will begin studying “Catholicism for Dummies” and will continue to use this book throughout our journey.
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On Sunday march 9th, the first Sunday of Lent, our candidates will be invited to the Cathedral for a special “Rite of Election,” when we begin a more in-depth personal spiritual journey through Lent.
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On Saturday April 19th, at the Easter Vigil, you will be baptized and fully received into the church. It is a beautiful moment.
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We will continue for a few weeks until our program officially ends with a pot-luck dinner on Wednesday May 14th.
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Unfortunately, if you have been married before and are now remarried we cannot receive you into the church until we are sure that you are free of all obligations to your previous spouse. Please contact the office if you have any questions about this.