Lifelong Formation
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RCIA
RCIA is a process by which adults are initiated into the Catholic Church. It is a step-by-step process involving instructions in the Catholic faith and certain rituals. Sessions are held Wednesday evening from 7 - 8:45 p.m. in English and Sunday afternoon from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Spanish. The Rite of Acceptance is celebrated on the first Sunday of Advent, the Rite of Election on the first Sunday of Lent, and administration of the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil.
The program is open to anyone wishing to join the Catholic Church through baptism or the profession of faith, or anyone who wishes to complete the Christian Initiation by receiving the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Those who are practicing Catholics who wish to enrich their faith are also invited. There are also opportunities for them to be sponsors to the candidates who are on their journey of faith. If you need more information,
Contact: Cary Laird at adultrcia.confirm@stelizabethpf.org
ADULT CONFIRMATION
An offshoot of RCIA, Adult Confirmation is the formation program for adult Catholics who have been baptized and have receiver first Communion, but have yet to receive Confirmation. The program runs in conjunction with RCIA, Wednesdays at 7 pm.
Contact: Cary Laird at adultrcia.confirm@stelizabethpf.org
SCRIPTURE STUDY
Seeking to develop a deeper understanding of God’s Word in Scripture through reading and reflection, small group discussion, video, lecture, and prayer. Each program focuses on a particular book of the Bible.
We meet for about an hour and fifteen minutes to an hour and a half in the RE Center. (Two groups: Tuesday mornings, 10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m., or Tuesday evenings, 7 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.). No previous study of the bible required. Due to today’s busy schedules, regular attendance is desirable, but all are welcome to attend whenever possible.
Contact: Constance Linder
Phone number: 512-468-3652
Email address: cclinder@swbell.net
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