Tag Archive: #rcia

Join Us in Welcoming New Catholic Brothers & Sisters to Our Faith Community

We welcome all to attend the Easter Vigil Mass (Saturday, April 17 at 7:30 pm) where our catechumen and candidates will receive the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation and the Holy Eucharist. Please join us in celebrating Jesus’ resurrection and [read more...]

Deacons Beacon: RCIA and The 3 Scrutinies

Someone recently said that the gospel I mentioned in my article in last Sunday’s bulletin was different from the gospel they heard at Mass. They were right! If you were at the 11:30 Mass, you heard the gospel where Jesus [read more...]

RCIA Update: Third Scrutiny

Holy Week is within sight. The Elect will participate in the third and final scrutiny during this period of Purification and Enlightenment. Then Palm Sunday and Holy Week will arrive, followed by the highpoint of the Church: Easer when the [read more...]

RCIA Update: Second Scrutiny

The Elect continue their faith journey with the second Scrutiny, Sunday, March 27th.  They continue to search their consciences for sinful thoughts and actions.  The Scrutinies are meant to uncover and then heal what is weak within us.  They are [read more...]

RCIA: First Scrutiny

On March 6th, those on the faith journey to complete the Sacraments of Initiation were called by name at Our Lady of the Wayside and Holy Name Cathedral and became the Elect.  From that moment they entered a period of [read more...]

Meet Our RCIA Catechumen & Candidate

This Easter, Our Lady of the Wayside will welcome four catechumens/candidates to our Catholic Community.  Below is a brief introduction to two of the four. Hello, my name is Stacie. I’m so glad to be here and happy to be [read more...]

RCIA Catechumens & Candidates Continue Their Journey Toward Catholicism

The Rite of Acceptance is an ancient Rite that recognizes the Catechumens decision to begin the process of becoming a member of the Catholic Church through Baptism, and welcomes the Candidates ­– those who have been baptized in another faith [read more...]

Considering Catholicism? Come to RCIA’s Meet & Greet

Join Us TONIGHT! Our Lady of the Wayside’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is hosting a meet and greet, August 25th, from 7:30 – 9:00 PM in the Gathering Place. If you have questions or would like more [read more...]

Curious About Becoming Catholic?

Join Us! Our Lady of the Wayside’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is hosting a meet and greet, August 25th, from 7:30 – 9:00 PM in the Gathering Place. If you have questions or would like more information, [read more...]

Curious About Becoming Catholic?

Save the date! Our Lady of the Wayside’s Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is hosting a meet and greet, August 25th, from 7:30 – 9:00 PM in the Gathering Place. If you have questions or would like more [read more...]