RCIA Rites and other DIP Dates to remember
RCIA Rites and Other Special DIP Dates!
RCIA RITES FOR Catecumens & Candidates
Catechumen: Someone who is not yet baptized, but would like to be baptized and receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist (Communion))
Candidates are those who have been baptized in the Christian faith and are seeking full communion in the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist
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Rite of Acceptance - Sunday, December 3, 2023 10:30AM Mass. Please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal.
Who is this for? All catechumens (those seeking baptism) and candidates (those receiving Confirmation, Eucharist and/or making a profession of faith (who are already validly baptized).
Rite of Election - Sunday, February 18, 2024 8:30AM Mass. For Catechumens and their sponsors: please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal
First Scrutiny - Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:30AM Mass. For Catechumens and their sponsors: please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal
Second Scrutiny - Sunday, March 10, 2024 8:30AM Mass. For Catechumens and their sponsors: please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal
Third Scrutiny - Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:30AM Mass For Catechumens and their sponsors: please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper - Washing of the Feet - Thursday, March 28, 2024 7PM (Any candidates and catechumens who would like their feet washed during the Mass have first priority (we need 12 participants). Please arrive by 6:30PM
Good Friday Service - Friday, March 29, 2024 - Not mandatory to attend but very good to participate if you are able. This is a day of fasting (mandatory precept of the Church)
Easter Vigil Mass -- Holy Saturday--March 30, 2024 -The BIG Day - (Reception of all sacraments and professions of faith happen during this Mass--for candidates and catechumens) - 8PM (Must arrive no later than 7PM for rehearsal run-through)
Candidates are those who have been baptized in the Christian faith and are seeking full communion in the Catholic Church through the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist
*Click on Event for the "Script" of the ceremony*
Rite of Acceptance - Sunday, December 3, 2023 10:30AM Mass. Please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal.
Who is this for? All catechumens (those seeking baptism) and candidates (those receiving Confirmation, Eucharist and/or making a profession of faith (who are already validly baptized).
Rite of Election - Sunday, February 18, 2024 8:30AM Mass. For Catechumens and their sponsors: please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal
First Scrutiny - Sunday, March 3, 2024 8:30AM Mass. For Catechumens and their sponsors: please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal
Second Scrutiny - Sunday, March 10, 2024 8:30AM Mass. For Catechumens and their sponsors: please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal
Third Scrutiny - Sunday, March 17, 2024 8:30AM Mass For Catechumens and their sponsors: please arrive 15 minutes early and meet by the angel statues for a quick rehearsal
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper - Washing of the Feet - Thursday, March 28, 2024 7PM (Any candidates and catechumens who would like their feet washed during the Mass have first priority (we need 12 participants). Please arrive by 6:30PM
Good Friday Service - Friday, March 29, 2024 - Not mandatory to attend but very good to participate if you are able. This is a day of fasting (mandatory precept of the Church)
Easter Vigil Mass -- Holy Saturday--March 30, 2024 -The BIG Day - (Reception of all sacraments and professions of faith happen during this Mass--for candidates and catechumens) - 8PM (Must arrive no later than 7PM for rehearsal run-through)