RCIA

Rite of Christian Initiation is the process by which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community. It is intended for anyone over the age of seven who is unbaptized, a baptized Christian from another denomination or baptized Catholic but has not yet received the sacraments of Communion or Confirmation. The final rites and conferring of the sacraments are celebrated at the Eater Vigil.


RCIA News and Events

†RCIA Has Begun

On Sunday, September 16, 2011 at the 11:30 am Mass, celebrated by Fr. John LeVecke, the Inquirers in the RCIA program were welcomed into the Catechumenate. This marks the second stage of their journey in becoming new Catholics and entering into full communion with us at San Antonio. We ask that you continue to pray for these Catechumens, Candidates, and their Sponsors, as they enter their serious study of the Catholic Church and its' teachings. Please note that the children in the Children's Catechumenate were also a part of the" ritual of welcome"; keep them in prayer also. Thank you. The names are as follows:

Catechumens:

♦ Laura Ackley
♦ Precilla Arredondo
♦ Tiranda Bierman
♦ Kathy Grant
♦ Tammy Lauber
♦ Tasmin Narvarro
♦ Kevin Studley
♦ Timothy Wood

Candidates:

♦ David Nord
♦ Tim Woolfry
♦ Patricia Wilhelm

Baptized Catholics for Full Communion:

♦ David Ingressano
♦ Melanie Molina
♦ Jeanette Orozco

Children's Catechumenate Program:

♦ Jakob Kridle
♦ Olivia Kridle
♦ Elizabeth Kridle

†Become a Catholic

If the spirit is calling you to become a Catholic, the RCIA process is your entry point. As the RCIA Directors begin planning for 2011-2012 RCIA year, we need to know who you are. If you are a parishioner and know of possible candidates share this notice with them. Call Deacon Doug at (714) 974-1416 or Elaine Liming at (714) 970-6099 today to set up an interview and begin the paper work process. At this interview we will share what is involved and answer any questions you may have. We thank you in advance because planning ahead helps us in our preparations..

Please pray about this opportunity and volunteer today by calling Don and Dee St. Clair 714.993.7047 or Elaine Liming 714.970.6099. Thanking you in advance.

San Antonio Church