/files/Adult Faith Formation/rcia/images/RCIA.jpgWelcome to St. Joseph Parish!  If you are thinking about becoming Catholic, you're on the correct page.  Here you can find out basic information about the RCIA process, who to contact and frequently asked questions.

Ever wonder what ‘RCIA’ stands for?  Those initials have a special meaning; Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.  

Here at St. Joseph’s we have a process that enables people to explore a relationship with Jesus Christ and with the Catholic faith.  This process introduces them to Jesus and our Catholic teachings about God, who is Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We also explore the Catholic understanding of the Bible and become more familiar with Scripture, the Church, Sacraments, and Prayer.  We travel through all phases of our Catholic beliefs, traditions, rituals and practices during the RCIA process.  Each person who, after a period of inquiry, chooses to become Catholic, makes his or her faith journey with a sponsor, who is someone from the Parish.  The sponsor has the opportunity to deepen their own faith life as they share experiences during this journey with the candidate.  Sponsors don’t have ‘the answers’ but instead have a living faith which they share with the people in this process.  

The RCIA journey begins with a “Come and See” and usually ends with the Easter Vigil, where the Catechumens are fully initiated in Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.  Our Candidates profess faith in the Catholic Church, are confirmed and receive Eucharist as full members of the Catholic Faith.  

Whether you would like to become Catholic or you know of someone who would like more information about the Catholic faith, call Catherine Sims at 847-990-1238 or email her at csims@stjoseph-libertyville.org with any questions you may have.   You can also fill out the general information form and someone will contact you.

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We have several Inquiry Sessions scheduled for those who want to find out more about this RCIA process and the steps of becoming Catholic.  Please join us for one of these informal sessions which will be held in the St. Joseph Room of the Parish Office and Ministry Center on Maple Ave.! 

Sunday, August 29, 2010, 10:30 am

Monday, September 13, 2010, 7pm

 

Parishioners are also invited to become part of the RCIA team.  There are several ways that allow you to share in this wonderful process. 

  • sign up to help with one or two Sunday mornings or Monday evening sessions during the year as a host, caring for the environment and set-up of our meeting space.
  • Become a monthly supporter of the process by your presence, participating in one session a month and caring for the environment and set-up of our meeting space, or providing hospitality for the session.
  • If you don't have time for more meetings....what about being an off-site program manager who helps the team manage the communication, calendar and presenters through e-mail and phone calls?
  • Become a team member who particpates on a regular basis with the Sunday and/or Monday sessions in a supportive role and possibly a teaching role.
  • Become a sponsor for a person who is making this journey.  You accompnay them to the sessions, help them to incorporate into parish life, support them with your presence and prayers.  You are NOT on to answer all their questions - the team helps with that. [see the link below for the sponsor flyer]
  • Do you have a charism for teaching?  Do you also enjoy learning?  How about teaching in this process?  We have topics like Scripture, LIturgy, Creed, Sacraments, Social Justice, Mass, Devotions, Vocations, Lay Ministry and more.

/files/Adult Faith Formation/rcia/Photographs/sending7.JPG If you are interested in becoming part of this team, contact Deacon Dave Tiemeier or Shawn Tiemeier at 847-549-1876 or Catherine Sims at 847-990-1238 or csims@stjoseph-libertyville.org

 

 

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