Adult Sacrament Formation - Becoming Catholic
"You are the salt of the earth" Matthew 5:13-16
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Thirsting for God?
Is God calling you to join the Roman Catholic Church?
Take some quiet time, and meditate on the following questions…
- Do I feel disillusioned about my life? How is my turning out these days without a real relationship with God?
- If someone could see the interior of my heart right now, what would they see?
- Do I accept the fact that for me to change and grow, I might have to make some fairly big changes in my moral life to conform to the Holy Gospel and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church?
- Do I want God to be the center of my life or just an ancillary part? Jesus wants to walk with me, do I want to walk with him in faith as well?
- Do I understand that to become Catholic means that I will still suffer and want? In the approximate words of the philosopher Jordan Peterson, “am I ready to suffer so that I may no longer suffer?” In other words, can I suffer the little things for something and someone greater who will help me understand my suffering?
- Am I seeking God and Church in the Sacraments because I truly want this, or, am I just jumping through hoops for someone else?
- Do I want to leave my former life behind and start anew?
If you seek answers to these questions and ponderances, perhaps it's time to take a new look at the Catholic faith and become a member of our family.
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ADULT RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION (RCIA)RITO DE INICIACION CHRISTIANA (RICA)
RCIA Catechumens immediataly following the Rite of Election for 2022 from Santa Clara Church, Oxnard with Bishop Robert Barron, SBPR
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a parish program to assist single or married unbaptized adults (18+) who wish to become baptized and confirmed Roman Catholic members of our parish. Here at Santa Clara, those adults preparing for First Holy Communion and Confirmation (Candidates) attend classes and formation events with our Cathechumens (those to receive all three Sacraments of Initiation).
The RCIA process has five steps:
Pre-Catechumenate / Inquiry
This is a time for those interested in the Catholic Church have an opportunity for inquiry and introduction to gospel values. This is also a time for the community to listen and answer questions.
The Catechumenate
During this time, catechumens (adults starting the RCIA process) are instructed in the faith, participate in community activities, join with the community in prayer and worship, and work actively with the community in the apostolic life of the Church.
Period before Initiation
This is the period of time, usually during Lent, that is a time of immediate preparation for the sacraments of initiation at the Easter Vigil.
Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
This liturgical rite is usually part of the Easter Vigil. The elect are baptized and confirmed then they are invited to share Eucharist for the first time.
Mystagogy
A period of continued learning and pastoral care immediately following the Reception of the Sacraments of Initiation. The purpose of the mystagogy is to enable the newly baptized to draw from their sacramental experience a new sense of the faith, the Church, and the world.
TO INQUIRE ABOUT RCIA FOR 2022-2023, PLEASE CONTACT:
For English, please contact Fr Patrick Ayala at ([email protected])
Para espanol, por favor habla con Gaby Luquin ([email protected])
We are now accepting appplications for the coming year (2022-2023).
Please bring the following documents to the first meeting:Any sacramental records: Baptism Certificates (from any denominaton), First Communion, etc.
Any other church documentation/letters you have received for other RCIA or sacramental classes at other parishes
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