Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) informational meeting
Each year a number of people express their desire to become members of the Catholic Church. Or perhaps they are individuals already Baptized, but want to receive the Eucharist and complete their initiation through the sacrament of Confirmation. These individuals are experiencing the call of God in their lives, but all that is needed is a little encouragement to take that first step.
Our first RCIA gathering and informational meeting is Tuesday, September 14 at 7 pm in the Parish Center. If you or anyone is interested in RCIA and need more information, please give Deacon Dennis Robak a call at 847-864-0333 ext 15. |
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RCIA Schedule for Year 2009-2010 in Adobe Reader (pdf - 14 KB)
Are You Interested in the Catholic Faith?
Do you have a relative, friend or co-worker who has expressed interest in knowing more about the Catholic Church?
Would you yourself like to explore the Catholic community and its beliefs and practices?
Though you are a practicing Catholic, do you sense a desire to enter into your faith more fully?
If any of these questions describes you or someone you know, please consider this an invitation to you or someone you know to join us to explore our Catholic faith. We begin this RCIA process in September. RCIA, short for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is truly an opportunity to explore our faith without any obligations attached. Come and see and you will feel at home here.
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The RCIA journey begins with the process of “Inquiry”. Focus is on participants questions of the why and how Catholic do things.
St. Mary helps with a new journey in faith to share the richness of the Catholic Church and our parish family. We invite you to learn what the Church teaches, and be introduced to some of our parish members. These sessions also are opportunities for you, and others that you may wish to invite, to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church.
These gatherings are for inquirers and are open to people who are unbaptized, as well as those who are baptized Christians from Protestant or Evangelical backgrounds.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a journey of faith for:
- Those interested in becoming Catholic;
- Catholics who have not received Holy Eucharist and Confirmation;
- Practicing Catholics wanting to know more about their faith;
- Catholics wanting to return to the practice of the faith.
We begin the RCIA process in September and runs through May. Sessions are held on Tuesdays at 7 pm in the Parish Center.
All are welcome.
We guarantee lively discussion, some refreshments and a warm welcome. The RCIA is an engaging, dynamic, respectful, challenging and enjoyable journey.
If you need more information, or know of someone interested in beginning the journey, please call Deacon Dennis Robak at (847) 864-0333 x 15 or deacon@stmaryparish-evanston.org or drobak@archchicago.org.
 
Feel free to call with questions or concerns!
Deacon Dennis Robak
847-864-0333 x 15
fax: 847-864-0354
deacon@stmaryparish-evanston.org
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