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RCIA - THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS RCIA is the process by which men and women enter into the Catholic Community of Faith. The program is for those who: * have never been baptized and wish to become Catholic * have been baptized in another faith tradition and wish to become Catholic * have been baptized Catholic but have not received the other Sacraments of Initiation (Confirmation and Eucharist) and would like to receive these sacraments * are interested inlearning more about the Catholic faith. If you are interested in joining the Catholic Church, completeing the Sacraments of Initiation or just finding out about the Catholic Church, please call Mary or Bill Phillips at (858)674-4824 or the San Rafael Adult Education Office (858)674-1145, for information. |
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WHOLE COMMUNITY CATECHESIS Whole Community Catechesis is an approach to total parish religious education - adult education and religious education (grades 1-12) by which youth and adults as well as children participate in faith formation gatherings throughout the year. During Whole Community Catechesis gatherings all generations (children, teens, young adults, single adults, parents, grandparents seniors) gather together to deepen their relationship with Jesus. Each gathering includes the following: 1. An opening all-ages experience (an introduction to the topic using prayer, film, story, activities, etc.) 2. An In-Depth Learning experience which may either be age-specific (all ages learn about the same topic in age appropriate groups) or intergenerational (all present remain together) 3. Sharing of Learning Experiences. 4. Home Kits - Materials related to the subject of the evening to allow learning to continue in each household. 2009-2020 Whole Community Catechesis Gatherings Dates for 2009-2010 gatherings: Wednesday, September
9, 2009 / Wednesday, December 2, 2009 / Wednesday, February 24, 2010
/ and Friday, May 7, 2010. |
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BIBLE STUDY Adult Evening Bible Study The Book of Psalms The Book of Psalms is the Church's most perfect book of prayer; they lead us through the peaks and valleys of our life experiences guiding us to the praise of our Creator. Class will include lecture and discussion of individual Psalms as well as Psalm Types, Categories and Groupings. Tuesday evenings (October 2009 through May 2010) - 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Room 2 Old Testament Bible Study The Book of Proverbs Explore what the timeless wisdom of the Book of Proverbs can teach us today. Tuesday mornings (October 2009 through May 2010) - 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. - Room 6 |
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ADULT CONFIRMATION Preparation classes for Adult Confirmation are held yearly beginning in February. Those who are baptized Catholics, have received Holy Eucharist, and are over 18 years of age and no longer in high school, are invited to attend. The class meets for 8 weeks and focuses on the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments, Prayer, the Church and theChristian life. Time and place will be announced in the parish bulletin in January. |
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LENTEN PARISH MISSION The Parish Mission is held annually beginning on the Third Sunday of Lent for for three evenings. This provides a wonderful opportunity for the parish community to gather together to ask for God's help for a renewal of their faith. Details will be announced in the parish bulletin. |
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PARISH LIBRARY The Parish Library is located in the Church Meeting Room and is open from 8:00 a.m. until the church is closed usually in the laste afternoon. Books and audio and video tapes, CD's and DVD's are available. Categories include: Adult Faith Formation Biography Catechism Church HistorLiturgy and Ministry Mariology Prayer Sacraments Saints Scripture Spirituality Theology Grief Management / Bereavement Marriage and Family Other Religions Directions for signing out books are posted in the library. |
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