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RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
St. Raymond of Penafort will begin the RCIA process on September 24 and conclude with the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil on April 3rd. For the second year we will participate in a shared experience with Sacred Heart/St. Patrick’s parish in Eau Claire.
If you or anyone you know is interested in becoming Catholic, or is already baptized Catholic but needs to complete the Sacraments (namely First Eucharist and Confirmation), or if you are preparing to be married in the Church and you desire to become Catholic, or if you have not been baptized, this is the process for you also. Please contact Deacon Larry at 832-0925 extension 105 or e-mail at: lagema@charterinternet.com
Converting to Roman Catholicism is a big decision. With that in mind we at St. Raymond’s parish offer the RCIA as a process instead of a program. The difference is that programs have a beginning and an ending. Processes are ongoing and allow for participants to seek out answers to their questions without fear of failing to meet pre-set time criteria. A good example of this is to have someone attend all of the class offerings from the start date until the Easter Vigil is on the horizon and deciding that the time is just not right for them to join the Church. My style is to avoid classroom lectures and instead provide a conversational setting.
Therefore we offer two distinct sections to all RCIA participants. First is the period of inquiry to learn about Catholic faith history, including the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. (It takes a long time to cover over 2,000 years!) And the second is a period of illumination and discovery. We meet on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. at St. Patrick’s school building in Eau Claire. Attendance at mass is encouraged for all to become acquainted with the Catholic Church. Participants are encourage to bring along a sponsor (an adult Catholic to journey with you)
If at any time you have questions, please call me and I will either answer the question or find someone that can. Please call me to register. My cell phone number is: 715-410-4229, and my E-Mail is: lagema@Charterinternet.com
God Bless
Deacon Larry Agema
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