RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
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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 received 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. God bless.
RCIA Inquirer Form Calendar 2019 - 2020 PDF
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CALENDAR 2019 - 2020
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September 09 2019 Welcome Introductions Calendar and Discussion
September 16 2019 Inquiry - Why We are Catholic Q & A and Discussion
September 23 2019 Inquiry - Why We are Catholic Q & A and Discussion
September 30 2019 The Mass
October 07 2019 Liturgical Enhancements - Tour of Church
October 14 2019 No Session - Denton Schools Off
October 21 2019 Divine Revelation & Sacred Tradition - Bible
October 28 2019 The Church Organization
K of C The Holy Catholic Church
Novemebr 02 2019 RETREAT - St. Mark 9 AM - 4 PM
November 03 2019 Rite of Acceptance St. Mark 11:30 AM Mass
November 04 2019 Church History
November 11 2019 Church Doctrine
November 18 2019 Nature of Humankind
December 02 2019 Last Four Things
December 06 2019 Holy Day Obligation - Immaculate Conception
December 09 2019 Church Social Teaching
December 16 2019 Church Discipline and Precepts - Beatitudes
January 06 2020 Sacraments in General
January 13 2020 BAPTISM
K of C BAPTISM CONFIRMATION
Baptism Power Point Presentation
Video Baptism
January 27 2020 Eucharist
K of C Eucharist
Handout Eucharist
Feb 11 2019 Holy Orders & Annointing of Sick
Power Point Presentation
K of C Holy Orders / Anoint Sick
Video Holy Orders
Feb 25 2019 CONFIRMATION
K of C GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Confirmation Power Point Presentation
Video Confirmation
Confirmation Handout
March 4 2019 HOLY MASS
K of C Intro Catholic Liturgy
Mass Power Point Presentation
Video The Mass
The Parts of the Mass
History of the Mass
March 11 2019 Lent & Stations of the Cross
Lent
Stations of the Cross
March 24 2019 Third Sunday Lent
Scrutiny 11:30 AM Mass
Candidates and Elect to Attend
March 25 2019 Matrimony
K of C Matrimony
Matrimony Handout
St. Patrick
April 1 2019 Reconciliation
K of C Penance
Reconciliation Handout
April 6 2019 Reconciliation Retreat
Seven Deadly Sins Bishop Barron You Tube
Guide to Confession
Sin Presentation Handout
April 8 2019 Lords Prayer Presentation
K of C Lords Prayer
Lords Prayer Handout
April 15 2019 Holy Week - Passion of the Christ Movie
April 18 2019 Holy Thursday
Mass of the Lord's Supper 7 PM
April 19 2019 Good Friday
Stations of Cross 3 PM
Lord's Passion, Veneration Cross & Communion 7 PM
April 20 2019 Easter Vigil
Rehearsal 10 AM - 12 Noon
Easter Vigil 8 PM
April 29 2019 Mystagogy
May 6 2019 Mystogagy
May 13 2019 Mystogagy
May 20 2019 Mystagogy
May 27 2019 Mystagogy
June 3 2019 Mystagogy - Pot Luck Meal
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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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