Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)

If you would like to become a Catholic, or are just curious about what Catholicism is and what we believe as Catholics, please join us in the RCIA classes, which are held weekly from September through April.

RCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the process whereby adults enter the Catholic Church. RCIA classes are held weekly, and over the course of several months those who attend the RCIA classes are educated on what the Catholic Church believes and are given the opportunity to ask questions about those beliefs. 

Just because you start RCIA, doesn't mean you are committed to finishing. If you are merely curious about what Catholicism is, please feel free to come. All are welcome.

Meetings are held in the Church Meeting Room on the Our Lady of Sorrows campus, on Tuesday evenings, from September through April, at 7:30 – 9:00 pm, unless otherwise scheduled.

Topics for the 2017-18 year are:
 

Date	Topic	Presenter
9/12/2017	Introduction	Natalie Baranowski
9/19/2017	Mass	Deacon Joe Jaruszewski
9/26/2017	Faith	Angelo Milioto
10/3/2017	Creed - Father & Son	Angelo Milioto
10/10/2017	Creed - Son & Holy Spirit	Angelo Milioto
10/17/2017	Video Presentation	Father Larry Richards DVD
10/24/2017	Bible and Divine Revelation	Len Commini
10/31/2017	Church Tour	Amanda Baranowski
11/7/2017	Blessed Virgin Mary and the Saints	Connie Gaydos
11/14/2017	Introduction to the Sacraments	Dr. Jordan Miller
11/21/2017	Thanksgiving Week	No Class
11/28/2017	Baptism and Confirmation	Brian L'Oiseau
12/5/2017	Eucharist	Brian L'Oiseau
12/12/2017	Penanceand Annointing of the Sick	Msgr. Thomas Gervasio
12/19/2017	Christmas Scripture/History of Creche	Len Commini/Natalie Baranowski
12/26/2017	Christmas Week	No Class
1/2/2018	Holy Orders	Father Jean Felicien
1/9/2018	Matrimony	Dr. Jordan Miller
1/16/2018	Sacramentals and Liturgy	Amanda Baranowski
1/23/2018	Dignity of the Human Persons	NatalieBaranowski
1/30/2018	Human Community	Len Commini
2/6/2018	Holy Land and Jerusalem	Angelo Milioto
2/13/2018	The Liturgical Years	Natalie Baranowski
2/20/2018	Commandments 1 - 3	Deacon Kevin O'Boyle
2/27/2018	Commandments 4 - 10	Deacon Kevin O'Boyle
3/6/2018	Prayer	Angelo Milioto
3/13/2018	The Our Father and The Rosary	Natalie Baranowski/Connie Gaydos
3/20/2018	How to Prepare for Confession	Father Larry Richards DVD
3/27/2018	Confession and Video Presentation	Father Larry Richards DVD
3/31/2018	Easter Vigil
4/3/2018	Easter Week	No Class
4/10/2018	Books of the Church	Deacon Joe Jaruszewski
4/17/2017	Music of the Church	Michael Amantia
4/24/2017	Continuing your Faith	Natalie Baranowski and RCIA Team

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RCIA 2018 Rite of Election

Pictured below are the newly elect at the Rite of Election, at St. Robert Bellarmine Co-Cathedral, February 18, 2018. The newly Elect are: MaryAnn Mihalik, Jennifer Carr, Nicole Venceller, Erick Rodriguez and Ivy Allison.