BECOMING A CATHOLIC
Thinking of becoming a Catholic?
Do you wonder about what Catholics really believe?
Have been baptised but not yet Confirmed?
Are you in another Christian faith group but are interested in the Catholic Church?
Are you searching for something and are not sure what?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Making an enquiry commits you to nothing. If you are interested in the Church then make an appointment with Fr Richard through the office and he will have an initial chat with you. This will be in confidence and there will be no pressure to proceed further unless you wish to do so.
If you wish to move from just being interested to wanting to find out more then you will be invited to participate in a course of instruction. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults course for those seeking to enter the Catholic Church through the Sacrament of Baptism or through Reception into full communion with the Church helps people to come to deeper faith and full membership of the Church. Again there is no pressure. Come and see. The dozen or so group sessions are informal and usually take place at SS Peter & John Church Hall on a Monday October-April. A fondness for cherry cake helps!
In the New Year you will be invited to have another chat with Fr Richard. If at this point you wish to commit to going forward to baptism, confirmation or reception into the Church at Easter then this will be the time to make a form of commitment. If not then no problem - maybe another year or maybe not all. It is your choice.
The Team
A small team of 'catechists' (teachers) from the parish lead the course and help answer important questions about Catholic faith and practice.
Contact Us
If you are interested then please contact the Parish Secretary on 01276 473525 or e-mail on cb@dabnet.org. Alternatively have a word with the parish priest should you be at Mass one Sunday.
RCIA PROGRAMME 2011-2012
Monday 12 September: 'Open Evening' at SS Peter & John - meet a catechist and find out about the course.
Mon 31 Oct 2011
Welcome / Visit The Church
Mon 07 Nov
Talk / Video on the Mass
Mon 14 Nov
The Old Testament
Mon 21 Nov
Who is Jesus Christ
Mon 28 Nov
Jesus lives in his Church & in Scripture
Mon 05 Dec
Jesus the Light of the world
Mon 12 Dec
Advent / Christmas
CHRISTMAS BREAK
Mon 09 Jan 2012
The Spirit of God has made a home in you
Mon 16 Jan
The Church & The Trinity
Mon 23 Jan
Baptism & Confirmation
Mon 30 Jan
The Sacrament of the Eucharist
Mon 06 Feb
Fr Richard to see each Catechumen & Candidate
Q & A Session
Mon 13 Feb
Break
Mon 20 Feb
Lent/Stations of the Cross
Sat 25 Feb
Bishop Kieran – Arundel Cathedral at 3.00pm
Register at 1.00 in the Hall
Mon 27 Feb
Holy Orders & Marriage
Sun 04 Mar
Handing over the Creed
Mon 05 Mar
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Mon 12 Mar
Anointing of the Sick/Death of a Christian
Mon 19 Mar
Easter
Mon 26 Mar
Vigil Explained/Preparation/Questions
Sat 07 Apr
Rehearsal at 11.00am at SPJ
Saturday 5 April 2012 - Easter Vigil Mass. Candidates admitted to the Catholic Church through baptism or reception.
EASTER BREAK
Mon 23 Apr
Living out the Christian Life
Ministries in the Church
Mon 30 Apr
Mary & the Saints/ Prayer/Rosary/
Divine Mercy etc
Mon 07 May
Commandments/Beatitudes/Faith/Hope/Charity
Q & A
Celebration Meal