The St. John Vianney RCIA Team

The St. John Vianney RCIA team recruits members of our church who “should shine in the fruit of the Holy Spirit, namely in love, joy, peace, patience and kindness.” (Gal. 5:22-23). They should be practicing Catholics, mature in their faith, and loyal to the Church. The team consists of spiritual advisors and catechists who offer instruction to newcomers in the Catholic way of life. These cat echists are chosen in response to the great commission of Jesus to all the faithful: “Go there fore and make dis ciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit” (Mt. 28: 19-20). We mean to share our joy in Jesus by witnessing and by example. Sponsors will assist can didates in our Journey of Faith.

The RCIA program was created for the benefit of the inquirers, “Thus you shall remember and do all my commandments, and you shall be holy to your God.” (Num 15:40). Join us in this year’s Journey of Faith to “Love and serve the Lord.”

Where We Meet: If you are interested in exploring the Catholic Faith in a relaxed, informal setting, you are invited to sit in on a few classes. We meet in the Columbus Room (downstairs in the Church) from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm on Thursday nights.

The RCIA ProgramWe begin our Journey of Faith on Thursday, September 10, 2015, and follow the Liturgical Calendar that ends on Pentecost Sunday. Phase One: A period of time set aside to get acquainted with the church and its members, obtain answers to ques-tions regarding the faith, and to consider whether the Catholic faith is right for you. This phase is called “the period of inquiry.”Phase Two: The “Rite of Acceptance into the Catechu-menate.” This acknowledges the intention of the inquir-ers to continue their journey toward full membership into the Catholic Faith and involves study and training in the Catholic way of life. Phase Three: Father Daly (with a blessing) sends forth the candidates and the catechumens to the Bishop for the “Rite of Election” where they then become “The Elect.”Phase Four: This phase of “Purification and Enlighten-ment” takes place during the Lenten Season, in prepara-tion for the joy of Easter, when the faithful are called to express their sincere repentance and heart-felt acceptance into Catholic Faith.

The RCIA, a program of the Catholic Church, is for those who are searching and inquiring about the Catholic way of life. Through the RCIA, the Catholic Church extends an invitation to:

• Unbaptizedpersonswhowishtobecome Catholic;

• BaptizedChristiansofotherdenominations who would like to enter the Catholic Church;

• Catholicswhohavebeenawayandwishto return; or

• Catholicswhohavenotcompletedtheir Sacraments of Communion and Confirmation.

For more information please contact:Gwen Haigwood

410-231-7867gracehappenssjv@gmail.com

Parish office 410-535-0223

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

RCIA

Join us in a Journey of Faith

Join us at St. John Vianney as we explore the Catholic FaithWe begin our Journey of Faith

September 10th 2015

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Sept. 2015

10 The Journey Begins / Introduction / Overview of RCIA / Questions and Answers 7:00 pm17 Our Search for God / How can we know God? 7:00 pm24 Holy Trinity: God the Father 7:00 pm

Oct.2015

1 Holy Trinity: Jesus Christ—True God—True Man 7:00 pm8 Holy Trinity: The Holy Spirit 7:00 pm

15 Divine Revelation: Old Testament 7:00 pm22 Divine Revelation: New Testament 7:00 pm29 The Communion of Saints 7:00 pm

Nov. 2015

5 Our Response to God: Faith / The Creeds / The One Holy Catholic Apostolic Church 7:00 pm12 Divine Revelation: Sacred Tradition and the Magisterium 7:00 pm19 The Local Church: St. John Vianney Parish / The Mass Explained / Using the Missalette 7:00 pm26 NO MEETING — THANKSGIVING

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29 Sunday 11:15 MASS - Rite of Catechumens / Rite of Welcoming 11:15 am

Dec. 2015

3 The Last Things: Life After Death / Judgement / Resurrection of the Body / Heaven / Hell / Purgatory 7:00 pm10 Virgin Mary: Mother of God, Mother of the Church 7:00 pm17 Private Prayer: A Conversation with God 7:00 pm24 NO MEETING — CHRISTMAS DAY31 NO MEETING — NEW YEAR’S DAY

Jan. 2016

7 Overview of the Sacraments 7:00 pm14 The Sacrament of Baptism / The Sacrament of Confirmation 7:00 pm21 The Ten Commandments / The Beatitudes 7:00 pm28 The Sacrament of Holy Orders — The Sacrament of Matrimony 7:00 pm

Feb. 2016

4 The Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist: Jesus With Us 7:00 pm10 Ash Wednesday (Lent begins)11 Sin / The Virtues 7:00 pm

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14 Rite of Sending (at SJV — 9:30 am Mass) Rite of Elect / Rite of Continuing Conversion (at Shrine — 3:00 pm)

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18 Private Morality / Sexual Morality 7:00 pm25 NO MEETING — PREPARE FOR RETREAT

26-28 Retreat — West River Retreat Center, Churchton, 24 miles, 35 minutes28 First Scrutiny (at the Retreat)

Mar. 2016

3 Social Morality and Social Justice 7:00 pm6 Second Scrutiny at 8:00 Mass 8:00 am

10 The Sacrament of The Anointing of the Sick 7:00 pm13 Third Scrutiny at Sunday 11:15 am Mass 11:15 am17 Justification, Salvation and Grace 7:00 pm

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24-27 EASTER TRIDUUM: Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday24 NO MEETING — Holy Thursday (Lent ends) — 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper 7:00 pm25 Good Friday — Celebration of the Lord’s Passion — 3:00 pm 3:00 pm26 Holy Saturday — EASTER VIGIL (Begins at dusk) Dusk27 EASTER SUNDAY31 Easter Reflection, Sacramentals and Catholic Devotions 7:00 pm

Apr. 2016

7 Gospel of Life 7:00 pm14 Evangelization and Ecumenism / Ministries at St. John Vianney Parish 7:00 pm21 Pot Luck Picnic (no meeting) 7:00 pm

St. John Vianney Catholic Church Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)A Journey of Faith 2015–2016

“Here I Am, Lord”