During the Coronavirus Pandemic
We are moving online for the Year 2020/21.
Below you will see the range of topics we will cover.
All our encounters will remain online
until circumstances allow us to meet under normal circumstances
A journey in faith
The Programme for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) runs from October to Easter in our Upper Hall.
We invite those who wish to explore the Catholic faith and those who wish to rediscover their Catholic faith to join us on specified Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9pm.
A programme of talks and discussions are held in a very informal and friendly atmosphere.
Contact the priest if you would like to attend.
Below you will find a provisional programme for the coming year.
Please fill in and return the enclosed application form to the church or find a hard copy at the back of the church
RCIA PROGRAMME FOR 2019/2020.
We invite applications for this programme from those who wish to learn more about the Catholic Faith. You may have a child in school whom you want to support; are about to marry a catholic; were baptised but never received your Holy Communion or Confirmation; are wanting to return to the Church; come from no faith or another faith background. The programme is open to all. Please come and sample the programme. If it is not for you then you will not be pressured into giving reasons or contacted again by members of the Team.
For this year’s programme we will try a new format. Due to work commitments, overseas travel and the complexities of modern life it is proving very difficult to ensure each enquirer is given every opportunity to complete each module. If you miss a week then you must arrange to meet with one of the catechists during that month to complete the module.
Timetable.
| Date | Topics for modules |
Catechist |
| 10th Oct 2019 | An Introductory evening |
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| 7th Nov 2019 | The meaning of life/Creation and Fall |
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21st Nov 2019 | Salvation History/The Incarnation |
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| 1st Dec 2019 | The Rite of Initiation at 11am Mass |
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| 5th Dec 2019 | The Life of Christ / Paschal Mystery |
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| Visit to Church and guidance on Mass books |
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| 12th Dec 2019 | The Church / Trinity / Mary |
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| Christmas Break |
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| 16th Jan 2020 | Scripture and Tradition / Liturgy and Sacraments |
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| 23rd Jan 2020 | Baptism / Confirmation |
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| 6th Feb 2020 | Eucharist /Praying the Mass |
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| 13th Feb 2020 | Confession / Anointing the Sick |
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| 29th Feb 2020 | Rite of Catechumenate at Cathedral |
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| 1st Mar 2020 | Rite of Catechumenate at 11am Mass |
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| 12th Mar 2020 | Marriage / Ordination |
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| 19th Mar 2020 | Natural Law / Ten Commandments/ Moral Action/ Grace &Beatitude |
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| 2nd Apr 2020 | The Christian Life / Prayer / Catholic Devotion |
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| 11th Apr 2020 | Reception into Church at Easter Vigil at 8pm |
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Please cut here and return to priest
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Application Form
Name _________________________________________
Address _________________________________________
Tel/ email _________________________________________
Consent to comply with GDPR legislation.
I consent to this written personal information being retained by the parish for the period of this preparation programme.
Signed ___________________________________ Date _______________________