Rite of Christian Initiation
2011-12
Contact: Gladys Whitehouse at (919) 847-8205 x236
This information is for the current RCIA catechumens, candidates, sponsors and team members of the on-going RCIA process at St. Francis of Assisi Church. Welcome!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
BOW Resumes at the Sunday 11:30 Mass
UPCOMING SCHEDULE
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May 21 Holy Spirit/Trinity
May 27 Pentecost
May 28 Memorial Day – No Session
June 4 Grace & Forgiveness
June 11 Matrimony/Orders
June 18 Holy Orders
June 25 Hebrew Scripture
July 2 Church History/Vatican I & II
July 9 Catholic Social Teaching/Corporal Works of Mercy
July 16 Lectio Divina/Discernment
July 23 Christian Scripture
July 30 Original Sin & Grace
August 5 Rite of Welcome & Acceptance
August 6 Formation of Conscience/Catholic Moral Teaching
August 13 Mary
August 20 Annointing of the Sick
August 27 Walk through the Church
BREAKING OPEN THE WORD
Every Sunday at the 11:30 am Mass, all the catechumens and candidates will dismiss from Mass after the homily in order to participate in the Breaking Open the Word. You are asked to read the upcoming Scripture readings for Sunday’s Mass as well as the provided study and reflection materials. You can find the weekly reading on the USCCB website by clicking HERE.
UPCOMING SUNDAY READINGS & REFLECTION MATERIALS
These links provide content to further deepen our understanding of the coming Sunday’s lectionary readings.
St. Louis University Center for Liturgy a comprehensive site to prepare for each Sunday’s readings.
Jude Siciliano a Raleigh Dominican who offers a preparation for the Sunday readings.
Creighton University Daily Commentary a daily commentary on the readings of the day with links to Bible Readings.