RCIA & RCIC
RCIA stands for "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults" and RCIC is for "Right of Christian Initiation of Children" (7 - 18). It is a journey of faith for anyone wishing to be baptized into the Catholic faith or who might wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. The RCIA is not a "program", but rather a "process". It is a journey of mutual discernment between the community and those who wish to become part of our community.
For more information, contact the parish office at 250-785-3413.
THE PARISHIONER’S ROLE IN RCIA & RCIC
The entire Christian Community is responsible for the initiation of its newest disciples - some specific ways are:
As mentoring community. Every baptized parishioner has a role in initiation of our new members. We are part of that mentoring community that apprentices the new disciples. By observing our prayer, words, deeds and actions in the parish and in the broader community our newest members learn what it means to live as a Catholic Christian today. We are the models. RCIA & RCIC depends on us because we make up the Christian community.
As sponsors: A sponsor is an active member of the parish who walks with the candidate on the journey to new, fuller life in Christ. The sponsor supports and guides the candidate along the way. The sponsor is the candidate’s personal connection to the parish.
As catechists, coordinators and assistants. Members of the community also serve as catechists (teachers) for the process of initiation. Other members of the community serve as coordinators and assistants in various aspects of the initiation process (hospitality, retreat coordinator, liturgical celebration coordinator, reflection on the word coordinator). The more parishioners become personally invested in the process of initiating others into the life of Christ, the more the community itself will be renewed in its own life in Christ.
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