What is RCIA?

RCIA stands for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is the process by which an adult becomes a member of the Catholic faith, through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. The journey to Catholicism takes many paths and stories. If you are interested or curious about your journey to Catholicism contact Rob Olsen at the Faith Formation Office. (608) 362-1231 or robo@olabeloit.com

RCIA 2012-13 Calendar
DATE                               TOPIC         

Aug 30                          Come & See

Sept  6                         Come & See

Sept  13                       RCIA

Sept 20                        What makes us Catholic:  Creed; Sacraments; Morality; Prayer       

Sept  27                       Walk through the Mass

Oct   4                         Communion of Saints

Oct   11                       Vatican II 50^th Anniv.    Adult Enrich    at OLA

Oct   18                       Tradition

Oct   25                       Commandments

Nov  1                         All Saints Day, attend Mass together

Nov   8                        Holy Land Trip          

Nov  15                       Scripture

Sat. Nov 17                 Retreat and Rite of Acceptance 5PM Mass

Nov  22                       Thanksgiving Day  no session

Nov  29                       Liturgical Year

Dec  6                          Mary,   Immaculate Conception

Dec 13                         Incarnation/ Christology

Dec  20                        Christmas Party and service

Dec  27                        No session

Jan   3                          No session

Jan  10                         Moral decision making

Jan  17                         Signs & Symbols

Jan  24                         Sacraments of Initiation

Jan 31                          Sacraments of Vocation

Feb  7                          Sacraments of Healing

Wed. Feb. 13         Ash Wednesday, attend Mass together,  final prep for Rite Elect

Feb 14                         Valentine day  no session

Sun. Feb. 17           Rite of Sending at parishes  & Election with Bishop

Feb 21                         Our Father

Feb 28                         Scrutinies,  Woman at the well

Mar 2/3                       Scrutiny I                   Present Our Father

Mar 7                           Curing of the blind man

Mar 9/10                     Scrutiny II

Mar 14                         Raising of Lazarus

Mar 16/17                   Scrutiny III                 Present Creed

Mar 21                         Creed

Sat.  Mar 23,             Retreat and Palm/ Passion  weekend, begin Holy Week

Thur Mar 28              Holy Thursday

Fri    Mar 29              Good Friday

Sat    Mar 30             EASTER VIGIL

Mystagogia    Thur April 11, 18, 25,   Closing picnic May 2  ?