St. John the Beloved Parish
RCIA Schedule 2016-2017
Pre-Catechumenate: PeriodofInquiry
Overview of thebeauty of the Catholic faith
September12 – Monday, 7:00PM
Inquiry Session: Welcome, Overview of the Program, Sharing Stories –
Answering Questions – Begin the journey to become what God intends you to be
September 19 – Monday, 7:00PM
Inquiry Session: Called to Conversion – What it means to be Catholic – Made by
God and for God, you may be surprised how much you are loved
September 26 – Monday, 7:00PM
God – Why we Believe in Him – The Trinity – One God in Three Persons
(CCC – Par 198-267; Pgs 61-79)
October 3 – Monday 7:00PM
Jesus – the revelation of God as Man – The Way, The Truth, and The Life
(CCC – Par 430-682; Pgs 120-195)
October 10 – Monday 7:00PM
The Teachings of Jesus: 10 Commandments/ Beatitudes – Joy always follows
Obedience
(CCC – Par 1716-1729; 2084-2557; Pgs 477-480; 561-672)
October 17 - Monday 7:00 PM
The Bible at a Glance – How Catholics read and interpret the Bible and Tradition
as people of the Word
(CCC – Par 74-141; Pgs 29-44)
October 24 –Monday 7:00PM
Our roots as Church: Twenty centuries old, yet still young – a community of
believers passing on what they received
(CCC – Par 748-948; Pgs 214-269)
November 7 - Monday 7:00PM
The Church as a Body of Truths: The Creed and what Catholics believe – The
Four Marks of the Church – The truth will set you free
(CCC – Par 811-870; Pgs 232-251)
November 14 – Monday 7:00 PM
Prayer – one on one with God – How Catholics pray; Public and Private prayer,
Catholic devotions
(CCC – Par 2558-2865; Pgs 673-756)
November 20 –Sunday 9:30AM Mass: Rite of Acceptance into the Catechumenate,
(Sponsors Participate)
Period of the Catechumenate
Delving deeper into the Christian mystery
November 28 –Monday 7:00PM
Peter and Paul: Hierarchy vs. Evangelization – the foundation of the Church
and our Apostolic Faith
(Mt 16: 13-20; Acts 9: 10-19)
December5 – Monday 7:00 PM
The Liturgical Year: Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Ordinary Time – the
Communion of Saints – making sense of it all
(CCC – Par 1066-1199; Pgs 301-338)
December 12 – Monday 7:00PM
The role of liturgical music in worship – A tour of the church
January 2 – Monday 7:00 PM
The Bible and the Mass: The celebration of God’s love for his people
January 9 – Monday 7:00 PM
Getting more out of Mass – It’s us that changes
January 16 - Monday 7:00 PM
The Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism / Confirmation – Washed and equipped
to share in the life and mission of Christ
(CCC – Par 1213-1321; Pgs 342-368)
January 23 – Monday 7:00 PM
The Sacraments of Initiation: Eucharist – This is my Body…This is my
Blood – Food for the journey of life
(CCC – Par 1322-1419; Pgs 368-395)
January 30 – Monday 7:00 PM
The Sacraments of Healing: Penance and Anointing of the Sick – How God’s
touch can heal our body, mind and spirit
(CCC – Par 1420-1535; Pgs 396-426)
February 6 - Monday 7:00 PM
The Sacraments of Vocation: Marriage and Holy Orders/ Religious life –
faithfully living out our state in life as God intends
(CCC –Par 1537-1666; Pgs 427-463)
February 13 - Monday 7:00 PM
Personal sin and grace: Redeemed and made whole again
February 20 – Monday 7:00 PM
Catholic Social Justice: Caring for the least of my Brethren
(Mt. 25: 31-46)
February 26 - Sunday 9:30 AM Mass: Rite of Sending, (Sponsors Participate)
February 27 - Monday 7:00 PM
What is Lent – the explanation of RCIA rituals for Lent and Easter
March1 - Wednesday – Lent Begins
Ash Wednesday
March 4 - Saturday – Holy Cross Church – Dover, DE - Time to be Announced
The Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion with
Bishop Francis Malooly. (Sponsors Participate)
Period of Purification and Enlightenment
Preparing to be received into the Church
March 6 - Monday 7:00 PM
Mary – the Mother of Jesus, the Mother of God, the Mother of the Church
(CCC – Par 484-511; 963-975; Pgs 136-143, 273-276)
March 12 – Sunday 9:30 AMMass
Rite of Purification for candidates, (Sponsors Participate)
March 13 – Monday 7:00 PM
The Transfiguration Evening of Reflection
(Lk 9: 28-36)
March 20 – Monday 7:00 PM
The Woman at the WellEvening ofreflection
(Jn 4: 4-42)
March 27 – Monday 7:00 PM
The Man Born BlindEvening ofreflection
(Jn 9: 1-41)
April 3 – Monday 7:00 PM
The Raising of LazarusEvening ofreflection
(Jn 11: 1-44)
April 8 - Saturday 9:00 AM - Noon
Retreat for those entering the church at the Vigil, (Sponsors Participate)
Holy Week and Triduum
April 9 – Sunday9:30AMPalm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Sacrament of Penance – Times to be Announced
April 10 – Monday 7:00PM
Mass of the Holy Chrism, HolyCrossChurch, Dover, DE
April 13 – Thursday 7:00PM
Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper
April 14 – Friday 3:00PM
Good Friday of the Lord’s Passion
April 15 – Saturday 9:00AM
Practice for Vigil Liturgy: (Sponsors Participate)
April15 – Saturday 8:45 PM
Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Liturgy,Reception into the church
(Sponsors Participate)
Mystagogy
Living the New Life in Christ
April 17 – Monday 7:00PM
The process is complete but the journey continues
Ministry in the Church and how can I participate
April 24 – Monday 6:00PM
Dinner for candidates/sponsors, team/families
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