If you, or someone you know, wants to find out more about what is involved in becoming
a Catholic -
Contact Fr. Andrew,
or Deacon John for further details of this programme
Likewise, members of the Parish who feel they might be able to assist with the work of the RCIA Group should contact

Fr. Andrew
or
Deacon John.

Lenten Evening Reflections facilitated by St. Peter's Pastoral Council (Liturgy & Spirituality Group) 

 

Details of the instructions from Paisley Diocese
are available by clicking on the link below:

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RCIA Programme: 

Rite of Election - New Members of the Church: 

Please keep the new members of the church in your prayers as they journey through their Rite of Election to the Easter Vigil - the usual time to celebrate the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist) with Adults.

Prayer for Christian Initiation of Adults -

                            Father, you give your Church constant growth
                          by adding new members to your family.
                          Help us put into action in our lives the baptism
                          we have received in faith. (Roman Missal)

Introduction:

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is a process of gradual introduction and instruction in the content and the practice of the Catholic faith.  RCIA is for anyone who experiences a desire, however tenuous, to inform themselves about Catholic faith and practice - with a view to making an informed and conscious choice whether or not they want to receive
the Sacraments of Initiation offered by the Catholic Church (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist).

RCIA:

The RCIA process was introduced to St. Peter's by Fr. Charles Cavanagh in 1988.  In keeping
with the intention of the Second Vatican Council, this replaced the earlier process of instruction in faith usually delivered on a "one-to-one" basis by a Priest or Religious.  The RCIA emphasises
the involvement of our Faith Community at all stages in the process of introducing and welcoming new members into our Faith Community.  Since 1988, our Parish RCIA team has flourished and
has become a strong group within the Parish enabling a number of people to be received into
the Church.

Who is RCIA for?             

RCIA is for - 
a)CATECHUMENS: those who have never been baptised and seek to join the community    
                             of believers;
b) CANDIDATES:   those who have been baptised in another Christian faith but are seeking 
                             to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church;
c) CANDIDATES:   those who have been baptised in the Catholic faith but who have never been
                             fully initiated through reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation
                             and Eucharist.
                                          

Others who participate in RCIA are Catholic adults who serve as catechists and sponsors for the Catechumens and Candidates.  These parishioners have a very important role in helping to nurture and introduce the Catechumens and Candidates to the Church community by providing instruction, support, example and prayer.
    
What is the time commitment for RCIA? 

(In normal times)

The RCIA group meets once a week from September through the Easter Vigil and Pentecost.  
This is the primary time commitment but there may be other commitments depending on the requirements or progress of the individual Enquirers.  All of us have other commitments with work and family and it may not be possible to be at every meeting.  It is, however, best if you can be at most meetings because lessons build on earlier lessons.  Should an evening be missed, the team will endeavour to assist catch-up on what has been missed.   
 

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