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RCIA orientation

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION CLASSES (RCIA) BEGIN WITH ORIENTATION ON WEDNESDAY EVENING, OCT. 12 AT 6:30PM

Growing in faith with RCIA

Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially took the step to become Catholic?

Have you been away from the church and have now returned, but want to know more?

Have you been a Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist?)

Have you joined us from a different background and would now like to find out more about the Catholic Church?

If any of the above questions apply to you, we would love to help you in your journey.  Or, if you know of anyone who could answer YES to any of the above questions, perhaps you could extend an invitation to them!

In recent years, there has been a great increase in the number of adults who are joining the Catholic Church. RCIA is a program designed to help non-Catholics and non-practicing Catholics learn more about the Catholic faith through a series of classes, discussions, prayer times and ceremonies. This program helps people grow in faith and knowledge of God, and develop a deeper relationship with God as they consider becoming Catholic.

If you are not yet sure whether you want to become Catholic, you are still welcome to participate as you make your decision. There is no obligation to join the Catholic Church and regardless of your decision you are always welcome here at St. Mary-St. Catherine of Siena Parish.

To find out how you may participate in the RCIA process, please contact Sr. Nancy Citro, SND at (617) 242- 4664 or ncitro@stmarystcatherine.org.
We look forward to welcoming you! — Nora Donahue, Shirley Foley, Fr. Ronan and Sr. Nancy (Members of the RCIA Team)

August 31st, 2011 |

New parishioners receive Rite of Election at Holy Cross

Above, Chelsea Fisher with sponsor and husband Shane, and Keri Wintle with sponsor Sean.

Keri Wintle and Chelsea Fisher experienced the Rite of Election last week at the Cathedral of the Holy Cross. Keri and Chelsea entered our Parish RCIA program as catechumens, adults who haven’t been baptized in any faith. The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process of catechetical instruction, spiritual practice and liturgies. The Rite of Election closes this period of training and affirms their intention to join the Church. They were recently blessed at Saint Mary Church and sent to Holy Cross for this wonderful occasion.  From here they receive the full welcome of the Church and Sacraments of Initiation.

March 19th, 2011 |

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) classes

Every year, St. Mary–St. Catherine of Siena Parish offers RCIA classes for those who are baptized Catholics but have not had the opportunity to receive First Communion or Confirmation; for baptized Christians who are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith and, perhaps, becoming Catholic; and for those who have never been baptized but are discerning whether to do so within the context of the Catholic Church.

If you or anyone you know is interested in attending these classes or would like more information, you can contact Sr. Nancy at ncitro@stmarystcatherine.org or 617-242-4664.  We look forward to welcoming you!

October 22nd, 2010 |