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It’s About CommunitySt. Edward the Confessor Parish
33926 Calle La PrimaveraDana Point, CA 92629www.stedward.com
Parish Staff
Fr. Brendan Manson, Pastor Administrator
Fr. Dave Gruver, Parochial Vicar
Fr. Armando Virrey, Parochial Vicar
Donna Couch, Director of Faith Formation
RCIA Team• 30 Strong!
• Servant Leaders/Sponsors• Facilitators
• Companions on the JourneyTom, Donna, Elizabeth, Sandy, Aimee, Janet, Stephanie,
John, Tristen, Kathie, Mark, Melinda, Jason, Kevin, Corrine,Cheryl, John, Darlene, Karen, Dave, Michelle, Joe,
Randi, Paula, Mark, Rick, Therese, Terri, Yollie, Cathy
Content
• Growth in Knowledge of Catholic Faith Tradition• Growth in Personal Spirituality – Prayer, Presence, Depth• Growth in Relationship with Jesus • Growth in Relationships with Others• Growth and Rootedness in Scripture• Growth in Resources
Use of InternetOur Seekers/Faith Formation Website:
http://seekingfaith.stedward.com/category/rcia
Parish: http://stedward.com/Weekly synopsis of gatherings
• Recordings of Tuesday sessions• Calendar, Handouts
• Links to other resourcesLearning 365 days; 24/7
Social Mediahttps://www.facebook.com/stedwardchurch
https://www.facebook.com/groups/St.EdwardtheConfessorRCIA/
How long does it take?“. . . as long as it takes to fall in love and make a
life-long commitment to a covenant with the Beloved. . . “
It’s up to YOU and GOD!
Phase I: INQUIRYSeptember ~ December Tuesday Nights
ListeningQuestioningWonderingStorytelling
Basic Formation Discernment
Ends with RITE OF WELCOME with Community at 9:00 AM Sunday Mass
Sponsors and Godparents are spiritual friends who will walk with you; must be fully initiated,
practicing Catholics
Sponsors –for Confirmation
Godparents for the Unbaptized
Sunday Dismissals Begin December 6, Meet for 9:00 AM Mass
Blessing and Dismissal after Homily (Sermon)Gather to Study Sunday Scripture
Required for Unbaptized Persons
Optional for Others (those who are baptized but cannot receive communion yet)
Phase 2: CatechumenateDecember - March
Deeper Formation into “All Things Catholic”Doctrine
Rituals & CelebrationsSupport of Sponsors, Team, Community
Retreat
Ends with Rite of Sending/Election with Bishop and Others Journeying Through RCIA
Phase 3: Purification & EnlightenmentFebruary - March
LentIntense time for you and community
Rites and RitualsPresentations
ScrutiniesDiscernment
Final Preparation for Easter Sacraments
Reception of Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
HOLY WEEK – Begins on Palm Sunday (one week before Easter Sunday)
THE TRIDUUM:• Holy Thursday• Good Friday
• HOLY SATURDAY (The Eve of Easter)• March 26, 2016
Biggest Celebration of Year – Adults are Initiated at this Mass!
Phase 4: MystagogiaApril - May
Reflection on the Mystery of Christian JourneyDeeper Connection into Community
“I’m a Catholic…….What do I do now?”Christian Witness
Transitioning out of RCIA ExperienceEnds this year’s finale is
May 10, 2016May 15 is PENTECOST SUNDAY
Celebration of Confirmation for Some
CURRICULUM
• Catechetical Sessions (Meetings ON Tuesdays)• Reading Scripture and Sharing• Reading Assignments - Books, printed
materials, Web Links (No Tests)• Come Prepared to Take Notes• Come Prepared to Ask questions• Come Prepared to Share your Story• Come with an Open Mind and Heart