BECOME CATHOLIC! ST EDWARD'S RCIA PROGRAM
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More Information
Contact Fr. Dominic Clemente at
773-545-6496 or [email protected]
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- Are you thinking about becoming Catholic?
- Are you baptized but want to receive the other Sacraments of Initiation (First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation)?
- Have you been away from the Church for awhile and are now thinking about returning?
- Prayerfully consider joining our RCIA Program
A year-long program (September through May) open to anyone interested in and desirous of a richer relationship with Jesus Christ. Whether you are baptized or not, Catholic or not, religious or not, all are invited to these sessions to learn more about Jesus Christ and the incredible Church that He founded two milennia ago. This is also an opportunity for anyone looking to become Catholic or to receive either of the other two Sacraments of Initiation (First Communion and/or Confirmation).What is RCIA?
RCIA stands for “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults” and is the official process by which adults sacramentally enter the Catholic Church. There are a variety of rites that those adults undergo in their journey to being received into the Church at the Easter Vigil Mass. Our Making Disciples program includes all the necessary information for those taking part in RCIA. These are not two programs; rather, they are one program with two groups, those entering the Church and those who are already Catholic but want to learn more about the Church.Testimonials from past St. Edward RCIA participants:
“My experience with the RCIA program at St.Edward was wonderful. I must admit I was a bit nervous starting this program as I never really went to church, but I felt very welcomed. The class went at a beginners pace and I felt like for the very first time I can become a true Catholic. Thank you St.Edwards Church.”
-Dennis Cox (completed his Sacraments of Initiation)“When I started to date my now fiancé three years ago, I started to go to Mass with her and her daughter. I had not attended church since my high school days. I found I missed it a lot. So last September I joined Making Disciples. I have now become a Catholic and am closer to God. I can highly recommend these classes to anyone who desires to become a Catholic.”
-David Bryant (became Catholic and received all three Sacraments of Initiation)