RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) – Becoming Catholic

"The 2019-2020 RCIA group says 'thanks to all' of SJTW, for your prayers, support and kindnesses.  We celebrated our sacraments and we look forward to joining our community at Mass soon!"


 

Welcome all RCIA Candidates! June 2020
by Katie McCarty

Our 2019-2020 RCIA candidates were celebrated on Pentecost weekend with a very lovely and simple Mass. We applaud each of our 6 candidates and WELCOME them to the Catholic church and our own parish community.

Welcome to:

Ms. Linda Yang and Mrs. Xandra Olmedo--both welcomed in the waters of baptism, spirit of Confirmation and into the sacrament of Eucharist;
Mrs. Angela Coenen and Mrs. Miranda Kelly--both made their Profession as Catholic persons, and welcomed into the spirit of Confirmation and into the sacrament of Eucharist;
Mr. Marcos Padro--welcomed into the spirit of Confirmation and into the sacrament of Eucharist; and 
Mr. Tan Nguyen--welcomed into the spirit of Confirmation.

We applaud their sponsors, who stood by them, guided, journeyed together and loved them along the way.
As well, the journey included presenters who gave their time and shared their faith in topics to enhance and inform their faith.

Thank you all.

from the 1st Reading from Acts for Pentecost Sunday, May 31
"...And suddenly there came from the sky
a noise like a strong driving wind,
and it filled the entire house in which they were.
Then there appeared to them tongues as of fire,
which parted and came to rest on each one of them.
And they were all filled with the Holy Spirit...."




Our candidates are:


Miranda Kelly (center), celebrated Full Profession as a Catholic person, Confirmation and Eucharist



Xandra Olmedo (left), celebrated full initiation through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
Marcos Padro (right, son of Xandra Olmedo), celebrated Confirmation and Eucharist.



Linda Yang (center), celebrated full initiation through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist
Tan Nguyen (left), celebrated Confirmation


Angela Coenen (center), celebrated Full Profession as a Catholic person, Confirmation and Eucharist

Congratulations all!
 

“No matter when you begin to consider Catholicism, rest assured that God is present from the first moment of your spiritual journey.  As you begin to feel a tugging at your heart or the call of ‘the still small voice within,’ God is there.  In your questions and desire to know God more, God is there.”
(from Our Sunday Visitor pamphlet, Are You Thinking About Becoming Catholic? By Lorene Hanley Duquin)

RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process that invites interested persons to consider the Catholic faith.  If you are:

·An adult already baptized in a Christian faith, but now thinking about becoming Catholic
·An adult seeking baptism
·Already baptized Catholic, but seeking preparation for the sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist
then the RCIA process may be perfect for your faith journey.

Contact Katie McCarty at 763-400-7213 or kmccarty@sjtw.net for more information.  RCIA formal sessions for new participants/seekers will begin in October 2020.