RCIA CALENDAR 2017-2018
(REVISED4/15/2019)
Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Christian Initiation Classes take place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00PM. In addition, there are several rites throughout the process that are celebrated at the parish weekend Masses.
SCHEDULE OF RCIA RITES
RITES OF ACCEPTANCE AND/OR WELCOME
Sunday, November 5, 8:30 Mass
Celebrated throughout the year (except during Lent) when persons are ready. The catechumens/candidates would also begin participating in the dismissal process each week.
RITE OF RECEPTION INTO FULL COMMUNION WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
(For baptized candidates receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist)
Celebrated throughout the year (except during Lent) when persons are ready. The Rite is preceded by the celebration of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
RITES FOR THOSE PREPARING FOR BAPTISM THIS EASTER 2018
Rite of Election (for those preparing for Baptism at Easter and candidates)
Thursday, February 15with Archbishop Sartainat7:00 PM in St. James Cathedral
First, Second, & Third* Scrutinies (onlyfor the Elect preparing for Baptism at Easter)
Saturday, March 3 at 5:30 PM Mass
Sunday, March 11 at 8:30 AM Mass
Sunday, March 18 at 11:00 AM Mass
Chrism Mass (The blessing of the Holy Oils & the Anointing with the Oil of Catechumenate)
Thursday, March 22with Archbishop Sartain at 7:00 PM in the Cathedral
EASTER VIGIL
Saturday, March 31at 8:30 PM(time could change)
***Preparation Retreat that morning: 10:00 AM-12:00 Noon for the Elect
PLEASE TURN OVER FOR THE WEEKLY SCHEDULE
WEEKLY SCHEDULE
2017
November 1Feast of All Souls—7:00 pm Mass
Sunday, November 5Rites of Acceptance & Welcome at 8:30 am Mass
November 8Session
November 15Session
November 22No Session—Thanksgiving Break
November 29Session
December 6Session
December 13Advent Reconciliation Service at 7:00 pm
December 20Session
December 27Christmas Break
2018
January 3Sessions resume
January 10Session
January 17Session**Discernment for Rite of Election begins
January 24Session
January 31Session
February 7Session
February 14Ash Wednesday
Mass at 7:00 PM **will sit together
Thursday, Feb. 15Rite of Election at 7:00 PM with Archbishop Sartain
*For the Elect, candidates, and sponsors
February 21Session on Lent
February 28Session (Prep for 1st Scrutiny)
March 7Session(Prep for 2nd Scrutiny)
March 14Session(Prep for 3rd Scrutiny)
March 21Lenten Reconciliation Service at 7:00 pm
Thursday, March 22Chrism Mass at 7:00 PM with Archbishop Sartain
Sunday, March 25Palm Sunday
March 28No Session—Team Meeting
Thursday, March 29Holy Thursday
Soup Supper at 5:30 PM followed by Mass at 7:00 PM
Friday, March 30Good Friday
Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PM
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion at 7:00 PM
Saturday, March 31EASTER VIGILat 8:30 PM
**Retreat for the Elect from 10:00-12:00 Noon
Sunday, April 1EASTER SUNDAY
April 4No Session…recovery time!
April 11Session
April 18Session
April 25Session
May 2Session