RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
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Welcome to the Catholic Church
Questions? Contact Deacon Joe Standridge at jstandridge@stmarkdenton.org or 940-220-7160
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RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) is for those adults who have never been baptized or who have been baptized in another Christian tradition and now wish to inquire into our Catholic Faith, or those who were baptized Catholic but did not receive further religious education to complete the Sacraments of Initiation (First Communion and Confirmation).
Meetings are held on Monday evenings from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM.
If you are interested or have any questions please contact Deacon Joe Standridge at 940-220-7160 or via email at jstandridge@stmarkdenton.org
I look forward to hearing your story and answering any questions you may have. God bless.
RCIA Inquirer Form
Calendar 2020 - 2021 PDF
Saint Selection
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CALENDAR 2020 - 2021
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September 21 2020 Welcome Introductions Calendar and Discussion
September 28 2020 Bible - Timeline
Bible Class Presentation
Structure of the Bible
Why Believe the Bible
Catholic Bible Summary
Books of Bible Info
Truth & God Presentation
October 5 2020 Salvation History
Covenants Presentation
Salvation History Presentation
October 12 2020 NO SESSION
October 19 2020 Catechism of the Catholic Church - 95 Q & A
Catechism History
Catechism of the Catholic Church - Simplified
Catholic Terms Every Catholic Should Know
Catholic Word Book K of C
October 26 2020 The Mass - Tour of Church
Tour of Church
Walk Thru Church & Mass by Fr. Tim Church
K of C Intro Catholic Liturgy
Mass Power Point Presentation
Video The Mass
The Parts of the Mass
History of the Mass
Liturgical Vocublary List
The Mass - Bishop Barron Videos
The Mass - Venerable Bishop Fulton Sheen
November 02 2020 Divine Revelation & Sacred Tradition
Sacred Tradition
Divine Revelation
November 09 2020 10 Commandments & Greatest Commandment
Presentation on 10 Commandments
November 14 2020 WebEx RETREAT Rite of Acceptance & Welcome - St. Mark 9 AM - 1 PM
Agenda
Presentation 1 Happy Are We - The Teachings of Jesus Episode 2 Bishop Barron
Presentation 2 The Fire of His Love - Prayer & Life of the Spirit Episode 9 Bishop Barron
November 16 2020 Rite of Acceptance & Welcome St. Mark 6:30 PM
November 16 2020 The Four Marks of the Church - 7:15 PM
Meeting Presentation 4 Marks
One, Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Handout
The Catholic Church
Saint Selection
The Holy Catholic Church (K of C 107)
History of Church Handout
Church Divisions Handout
November 23 2020 No Session - Thanksgiving Week
November 29 2020 1st Sunday Advent
ADVENT
Busted Halo Advent in 2 Minutes
November 30 2020 Liturgy & Liturgical Calendar
Presentation Liturgy & Liaturgical Year
December 07 2020 Catholic Social Teaching / Morality
CST 101 Catholic Social Teaching Video
Virtues & Vices Presentation
K of C Virtues & Vices
Virtue of Faith
Virtue of Hope
Virtue of Charity (Love)
Virtuous Living
December 08 2020 Immaculate Conception HOLY DAY OBLIGATION
Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary Prayer
Immaculate Conception
Marian Dogmas of Church
December 14 2020 Four Last Things - Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell
Presentation Handout
Presentation
Four Last Things Document
December 21 2020 NO SESSION _ Christmas Holiday
December 28 2020 NO SESSION - Christmas Holiday
January 01 2020 Soleminty of Blesed Virgin Mary HOLY DAY OBLIGATION
January 04 2020 Saints & Blessed Virgin Mary
BVM Handout Questions
BVM Handout Answers
K of C Mary Booklet
Saints Presentation
How to Become a Saint
Introduction to the Sacraments
Class Presentation Grace & Sacraments
Hand Out Grace & Sacraments
January 11 2021 BAPTISM
K of C BAPTISM CONFIRMATION
Baptism Power Point Presentation
Video Baptism
January 18 2021 NO SESSION - Martin Luther King Holiday
January 25 2021 Eucharist Presentation
K of C Eucharist
Handout Eucharist
January 01 2021 Sacraments of Healing - Penance & Annointing of Sick PDF
Power Point Presentation
Video Penance
February 08 2021 CONFIRMATION
K of C GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Confirmation Power Point Presentation
Video Confirmation
Confirmation Handout
February 14 2021 Sunday 11:30 AM Mass St. Mark Rite of Sending
February 15 2021 Matrimony & Holy Orders Presentation
K of C Matrimony
Matrimony Handouts
Matrimony Video Matrimony 1
Matrimony Video Matrimony 2
Matrimony Video Matrimony Sketch Pad
February 17 2021 Ash Wednesday St. Mark - Begining of Lent
Lent in 3 Minutes Video
Stations of the Cross Video
Lent Handout
Stations of Cross Handout
February 19 2021 Rite of Election/Call to Easter Sacraments 7:30 PM Immaculate Conception Church
February 21 2021 1st Sunday Lent
February 22 2021 Prayer
Lords Prayer Presentation
K of C Lords Prayer
K of C Prayer
Prayer Presentation
Our Father Prayer K of C Article
March 01 2021 Sacramentals
March 07 2021 3rd Sunday Lent 1st Scrutiny 11:30 AM Mass St. Mark
March 08 2021 NO SESSION Denton ISD Holiday
March 15 2021 Intentional Discipleship
March 22 2021 Church Discipline and Precepts Dogma & Doctrine
Beatitudes
Precepts of the Church
Dogma, Doctrine, Theology Handout
Catholic Doctrine
Presentation
March 27 2021 Reconciliation Retreat 9 AM - 1 PM Sacrament of Reconciliation / Penance St. Mark
Seven Deadly Sins Bishop Barron You Tube
Guide to Confession
Sin Presentation Handout
Meeting Recording
Penance Quiz
Forgiveness of Sins K of C
March 28 2021 Palm Sunday
Bishop Barron on Palm Sunday
March 29 2021 Holy Week & Profession of Faith
Handout
Video Holy Week
Zoom Presentation
Holy Week Presentation
April 01 2021 Holy Thursday Mass 7 PM St. Mark
April 02 2021 Good Friday - Stations of Cross 3 Pm and Veneration Cross 7 PM St. Mark
April 03 2021 Easter Vigil Rehearsal 9 AM - Easter Vigil Sacraments 8 PM St. Mark
April 05 2021 NO SESSION
April 12 2021 Mystagogy
April 19 2021 Mystagogy
April 26 2021 Mystagogy
May 03 2021 Mystagogy
May 10 2021 Mystagogy
May 17 2021 Mystagogy Pot Luck Meal
May 23 2021 Pentecost Sunday
GO AND ANNOUNCE THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD
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IT TAKES A PARISH TO RAISE A NEW CATHOLIC!-
"To convert someone, go and take them by the hand and guide them" -Saint Thomas Aquinas
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA for short) is the process for welcoming new adult members into the Catholic faith community. Because RCIA is tailored to the needs of the individual participants, it is a challenging process and requires the gifts and talents of the whole community to provide the spiritual and religious formation necessary for newcomers to become fully mature disciples. During every step of their faith journey, those seeking communion with the Catholic Church need the whole parish to support them through prayer, example, hospitality and inclusion in parish activities, to celebrate with them the rites that mark their progress, and to offer their specific talents to the formation process. Below are some of the formation aspects of RCIA that are seeking your specific gift and a brief description of the responsibilities involved. Where do you recognize yourself?
I. Sunday Dismissal Leader - great fit for one who loves Scripture and desires to lead others to a deeper appreciation of how God shapes us through his Word. Resource materials and training available. Responsibilities include:- Leading a reflection on the Sunday readings with the RCIA candidates when they are dismissed from Sunday liturgy ("dismissed" because they cannot yet partake of the Eucharist)
- Serving on a rotating schedule to lead the dismissals. Dismissals will rotate between the Saturday 5 P.M., Sunday 9 A.M. and Sunday 11:30 A.M.and Sunday 4PM liturgies so that the whole community can see and get to know the RCIA candidates.
II. Sponsor - most suited to friendly and engaged parishioners who can introduce RCIA newcomers to parish life and activities. A sponsor is one who will:- Befriend an RCIA candidate and offer the gifts of presence, emotional support, prayer, listening, and the personal witness of faith
- Introduce their candidate to the wider community by inviting them to participate in parish events
- Maintain regular contact with their assigned candidate, attend as many of the RCIA sessions as possible with their candidate
- Participate in the public rituals that celebrate their candidate's deepening commitment to Jesus Christ and his Church
III. Hospitality Minister - is your particular talent that of creating a welcoming ambience and planning parties worthy of celebrating conversion? Responsibilities include:- Preparing and delivering a healthy snack to one or more of the Monday evening RCIA sessions.
- Planning a celebration in honor of the newly baptized/professed members of the Catholic faith following the Easter Vigil.
If one of the above categories speaks to your heart and you would like to offer your specific gifts to the RCIA this year, or if you would like to discuss a commitment further, please contact:
Deacon Joe Standridge 940-220-7160
mailto:jstandridge@stmarkdenton.orgThank you for your prayerful consideration.
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