R.C.I.A.

  Purpose: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) welcomes new members into the Catholic faith through education, faith sharing, friendship, and hospitality. The program prepares and initiates candidates into the Catholic faith. 

Activities include: Team Member, one who is able to facilitate class sessions on Sunday mornings and to assist in the administrative duties of the RCIA; Mentor, one who is the personal representative of the church for the candidate or catechumen and is a companion during the formation period, including all Rites; Prayer Sponsor, one who adds to his/her daily prayers a specific candidate or catechumen and writes letters to the candidate or mentor during the initiation process; Hospitality Teams, hospitality is provided each week by a different organization or group of the parish; Reception Planner, one who plans and executes the parish reception after the Easter Vigil.

 

For "More information About RCIA"- here

and

"More information About becoming an RCIA Sponsor" - here

 

 Please contact Karen Burford W/ 614/471-0212 or karen@stmatthew.net with any questions!

 

 

 
 
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