Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the formal process by which adults become members of the Roman Catholic Church.  This year, we have a wonderful group of ten participants in the English RCIA class being held at St. Casimir's Parish on Sunday mornings.

RCIA Class of 2006

Front row:  Anna Foster, Jennifer Casares, Rhiannon Kathan, Tina Madera, Jennifer Jackson-Pawlak

Back row:  Larry Foster, Matt Johns, Arturo De Leon, Dave Newhouse, Raul Bueno

On November 19, during the 9:15 Mass, the candidates and their sponsors participated in the Rite of Acceptance.  They were marked with the sign of the cross, symbolizing both the joy and the cost of Christian discipleship.  This ceremony is the beginning of the catechumenate period, which means "time of serious study".  The catechumens (those who have not been baptized) and the candidates (baptized Christians who have not been confirmed) will be preparing for full acceptance into the Church.

Please keep them in your prayers!

Catechumens: Lawrence Foster                          Candidates:  Raul Bueno
                         Rhiannon Kathan                                               Jennifer Casares
                                                                                                  Arturo DeLeon
                                                                                                  Anna Foster
                                                                                                  Matthew Johns
                                                                                                  Tina Madera
                                                                                                  David Newhouse
                                                                                                  Jennifer Jackson-Pawlak