The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

Interested in Entering the Catholic Church?
Join our R.C.I.A. program (Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults). Those who are interested in joining the Catholic Church typically go through about 6-12 months of preparation (although in some cases it may be longer or shorter) leading up to reception into the Church at the Easter Vigil. Classes for 2012-2013 are on Wednesday evenings from 7-9 PM throughout the year. Please call Neil Atzinger at 734-662-8141 ext. 30 or natzinger@stpatricka2.org to register or to inquire with any questions regarding the RCIA process or how to become a Catholic.
See below for a list of class dates and topics. Anyone is very welcome to drop in for any of these topics on Catholic Christianity, even those who are Catholic and have been their whole life. This course provides an important foundation in the fundamentals of Catholic teaching. Classes are taught by Neil Atzinger, Director of Religious Education and our pastor, Father Gerald Gawronski.

2012-2013

Apologetics

Sept. 12: Proofs for God’s Existence

Sept. 19: The Divinity of Christ

 

Doctrine

Sept. 26: Scripture and Tradition

Oct. 3: The Blessed Trinity I (Fr. Gerald)

Oct. 10: The Blessed Trinity II (Fr. Gerald)

Oct. 17: Creation, the Fall, Angels & the Devil

Oct. 24: Incarnation of Christ & Crucifixion

Nov. 7: The Church

Nov. 14: The Blessed Virgin Mary

Nov. 28: Purgatory

Dec. 5: Heaven, Hell & Second Coming of Christ

 

Sacraments I

Dec. 12: Sacraments & Liturgy

Dec. 19: Baptism & Confirmation

Jan. 9: Sin and Confession

Jan. 16: The Eucharist I (Fr. Gerald)

Jan. 23: The Eucharist II (Fr. Gerald)

 

Morality

Jan. 30: Freedom & Happiness

Feb. 6: Moral Virtues

Feb. 13: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Commandments

Feb. 20: 4th & 5th Commandment

Feb. 27: 6th & 9th Commandments

Mar. 6: 7th, 8th &10th Commandments

 

Miscellaneous Topics

Mar. 13: Saints / Communion of Saints

Mar. 20: The Papacy & Hierarchy

 

Sacraments II

Mar. 27: The Mass

Apr. 3: Holy Orders & Anointing of the Sick

Apr. 10: Holy Matrimony

 

Mystagogy (Post-Baptismal Instruction)

Apr. 17: Introduction to Prayer

Apr. 24: Indulgences & Pennance (Fr. Gerald)

May 1: The Lord’s Prayer

 

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