Welcome to our faith community!
Throughout the years, this amazing parish has experienced exceptional growth. I encourage you to explore our campus and visit our Adoration Chapel, peaceful grotto, excellent school, and our Thrift Store. The beauty of our Catholic faith is depicted in various ways when entering our magnificent church, with its story-telling stained glass windows and artwork.-Fr. Carlos B. Velazquez
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Calendar
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Tuesday, March 9, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMYear Round Weekly Gathering for all those who have completed the Period of Inquiry. Contact Kimberly McFadden, Director of Faith Formation, for additional information.Read More
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Sunday, March 14, 9:45 AM - 12:00 PMYear Round Weekly Gathering for all those who have completed the Period of Inquiry. Contact Kimberly McFadden, Director of Faith Formation, for additional information.Read More
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Sunday, March 14, 12:30 PM - 2:00 PMFor those seeking to learn more about God and the Catholic Faith, please join us for this ADULT INQUIRY class. We gather year round. For additional information, please contact Kimberly McFadden, Director of Faith Formation.Read More
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Tuesday, March 16, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMYear Round Weekly Gathering for all those who have completed the Period of Inquiry. Contact Kimberly McFadden, Director of Faith Formation, for additional information.Read More
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Sunday, March 21, 9:45 AM - 12:00 PMYear Round Weekly Gathering for all those who have completed the Period of Inquiry. Contact Kimberly McFadden, Director of Faith Formation, for additional information.Read More
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process established for the universal Church for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation - Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. This initiation process also inloves a parish community experiencing a renewal in faith as it prepares and welcomes new members into the Church. The Rite speaks of conversion as a "spiritual journey." Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church He founded, this journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time suitable to bring about a thorough catechesis, significant experience of the parish community, and commitment to the liturgical and moral life of the Catholic faithful. The RCIA process is a restoration of the ancient catechumenate, arising within the first three centuries following the era of the apostles. It was the early Church's way of Christianizing the pagan Roman Empire. The Second Vatican Council called for the restoration and use of this venerable and powerful method of initiation for the worldwide Church.
Who is RCIA for?
- Persons in need of Baptism
- Persons baptized in another Christian tradition who desire to become Catholic
- Persons baptized Catholic in need of First Communion and/or Confirmation
What is a Year-Round (continuous) catechumenate?
The RCIA describes an initiation process that exists at the heart of the Church's life and on the same schedule as the Church: every day, all year long.- We welcome people into the process when they are ready to begin due to the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
- We teach the truths of the faith in alignment with the Sunday Gospel. This is called liturgical catechesis.
- Our parish becomes more engaged in the RCIA process, due to more rites shared during various Sunday Masses.
When do we gather?
Our inquiry (or precatechumenate) sessions run for 14 weeks at a time. Our next session begins Sunday, February 21at 12:30pm. We are gathering every Sunday in person in the Parish Library on the 2nd Floor. Please join us any time!How do I start?
Call Kimberly McFadden via email or call the Faith Formation office at 830-625-4531, ext. 201 for our inquiry schedule during this time of Covid.