The RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, also known as the OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of
Adults is a program simultaneously ancient and modern.
     Over the centuries, the RCIA slowly faded out of practice. The Second Vatican Council, 1962-1965, called for a
renewal of the treasures of faith. From this initiative, the RCIA was restored. In 1974, the new Rite of Christian
Initiation of Adults was promulgated and has become the standard for parishes throughout the world.
     At All Saints Parish, we are incredibly blessed to have an amazing RCIA team.
     Here is the preliminary schedule for our upcoming RCIA sessions. While these topics and dates are subject to
change, especially in the event of inclement weather, we wanted to offer this schedule so you can begin to prepare
for the year.

Please note that this is the anticipated schedule for the 2024-2025 RCIA (OCIA) class. Sessions will be held on Wednesday at 6:30 PM, in the St. Conrad double classroom, and will last approximately one hour. Inclement weather, speaker schedules, and possibly other factors may alter this schedule.  

September 18

Overview of the RCIA process/Welcome/Introduction of the team 

September 25

Presentation of Bibles, as well as the Catechism of the Catholic Church, to the RCIA candidates.  Discussion of the role of Scripture and Tradition in the life of the Church.

October 2

Feast of the Guardian Angels.  The role of angels in Scripture.  Also, the Communion of Saints, with an emphasis on Saint Francis of Assisi and Saint Teresa of Lisieux, whose feast days are in early October.

October 9

The role of the Second Vatican Council in the life of the Church. 

October 16

Our Blessed Mother ~ Mary as Mother of God, and Mother of the Church

October 23

Prayer as the foundation of the spiritual life

October 30

No Session

November 6

Exploring the Mass ~ Liturgy of the Eucharist 

November 13

Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation 

November 20

Discussion of the Christmas story, and the Infancy Narratives, as presented in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke.

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January 22

Sacraments of Healing

January 29

Sacrament of Marriage 

February 5

Sacrament of Holy Orders

February 12

Sacramentals in Devotional Practice 

February 19

Tour of one of All Saints churches 

February 26

Preparing for Lent; Penitential and Devotional Practices

March 5

Ash Wednesday ~ no session 

March 12

No session 

March 19

Celebrating Saint Joseph; Preparation for the Scrutinies

March 26

Reconciliation as an essential part of discipleship 

April 2

Final session before the Easter Vigil

Holy Saturday - April 19

11AM, Rehearsal for the Easter Vigil 

8:30PM, EASTER VIGIL AT SAINT PAUL CHURCH