Adult Formation Opportunities
CONTACTS:  
Preparation Information and to Schedule: Faith Formation Office at 482-1219

In a comprehensive process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), St. Mary Magdalen supports and encourages the spiritual journeys for all.  The preparation process is an ongoing five-step process within parish life.  It is designed to welcome new members into the church and at the same time lead every Catholic parishioner to deeper belief and renewal of her or his Christian faith.

The five steps are:

• Inquiry or Pre-Catechumenate: Scripture is introduced and participants reflect on what the teachings of Jesus Christ have to do with their lives.
   

• Catechumenate: Accompanied by a sponsor, the candidate makes an initial commitment to Christ and to the Church community.
   

• Purification & Enlightenment:  One begins final preparation for the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist (as needed) by participating in the Rite of Election.
  

• Sacraments of Initiation: After a time of reflection and prayer, those who determine that this is the time for them to be fully initiated into our Roman Catholic Community are brought to the Easter Vigil and presented for initiation by their sponsors.  All the initiation sacraments are celebrated with the parish community present.
  

• Mystagogia:  During the fifty days between Easter and Pentecost, reflection on all that has taken place continues.  This is the time to become active in the parish community.

Preparation for the initiation process takes place Sunday mornings following the 10:00am mass in the Music Room at the Church Hall.

For more information about the RCIA program, 
please contact the Faith Formation Office.