Are you thinking about becoming Catholic? Have you heard of the RCIA and wondered what it was about? Are you an adult desiring the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and/or Confirmation?

You are invited to see if the RCIA is for you.

The RCIA is the adult process of becoming fully initiated in the Catholic Church, that is receiving the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

• It is about sharing stories, asking questions, and gathering information.
• It is about conversion – a life changing process.
• It is part of a life-long journey of faith.
• It is about belonging to a faith community.

The Christian Community of Saints Peter and Paul invites you to consider becoming a full member of the Catholic Church through the RCIA.  It is a process that is done in the context of the parish community of faith and within a smaller community composed of the RCIA team and others who are also seeking to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

The process is composed of many elements:

• Seeking, asking, gathering information
• Learning about basic Catholic beliefs
• Prayer
• Studying and praying the Scriptures especially the readings for Sundays
• Being part of a faith community
• Spiritual guidance-integrating your individual faith experience
• Rituals – to celebrate the steps along the way to the Easter Sacraments

FAITH FORMATION SESSIONS will take place on Monday evenings from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm at Saints Peter and Paul, beginning September 27, 2010.   In early January those wishing to be baptized also participate in SCRIPTURE FORMATION on Sunday mornings.

If you are interested in more information about the RCIA, please see one of the priests or call (201) 659-2276.

If you are a fully initiated Catholic who would like to be part of the R.C.I.A. team as a sponsor or minister of hospitality, we would love to have you assist in this important journey of faith for our “newest members.”