Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A): 2022-2023 Registration NOW OPEN!

- Who Is RCIA For?
  
  RCIA is for those who wish to enter into full communion with the Catholic faith. Instruction for RCIA is begins each year in September, meets once a week and continues through the year until the Easter Vigil.
  
  Sessions are for unbaptized adults and baptized non-Catholics who wish to inquire about certain aspects of the faith, learn more about the Catholic Church, her practices and history and/or seek full membership. Active Catholics who wish to renew, to deepen, or to share their faith are cordially invited as well.
  
  The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is open for your questions, reflection, and searching!
  
  Classes will take place IN PERSON!
  
  Classes are on Mondays at 6:30pm,
  September 19-April 17*
  *You receive your sacraments at the Easter Vigil on April 8. April 17 is a "debrief" final meeting for the class.
  
  Dates OFF - No Class:
  Columbus Day, October 10
  Christmas Break, December 19-January 2
  MLK Day, January 16
  President's Day, February 20
  Easter Monday, April 10
  
  VIEW SYLLABUS FOR THE COURSE
- How do I sign up? Please contact the Pastor for an initial interview:
  
  Rev. Msgr. James D. Watkins
  
  Pastor
  
  (202) 966-6288 ext. 170
  watkinsstanndc.org
  
  Natalie Plumb
  
  Director of Communications and Youth Ministry
  
  (202) 363-4460
  directorstanndc.org
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- AFTER Pastor Interview, Students Submit this Form - SPONSORS Simply Email Natalie with Interest
  
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- What Happens During Classes?
  
  The RCIA program meetings are held on a weekly basis beginning on Monday, September 19 at 6:30pm, and ends no later than 8:00pm. The program will culminate with the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at St. Ann's Church.
  
  This program is an introduction to the Catholic faith and we will use a fundamental approach to faith formation. Our focus will be on the Creed (i.e. the central doctrine of the Catholic Church) and preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation). Meetings will be facilitated by pastor Msgr. Watkins, other priests and seminarians from the St. John Society.
  
  Catechumens (unbaptized adults) and candidates (baptized non-Catholics or Catholics seeking full initiation through receiving the sacraments of Confirmation or Eucharist) participating in the RCIA program are to identify a sponsor (an adult Catholic in good standing) to accompany them on the journey of faith formation. Sponsors are encouraged to attend the RCIA meetings.
  
  Materials we will be using in the program are the following: Bishop Robert Barron's video series entitled Catholicism and the Catechism of the Catholic Church (available at any Catholic bookstore).
  
  VIEW SYLLABUS FOR THE COURSE
  
  Optional $25 Supplemental Resource for Purchase (here is the free digital download of this book for reference!):
  
  on Amazon here
  
  on the Word on Fire website directly here
  
  Meetings will include lecture, video presentation and discussion. Please ask any question you have; this is a safe space.
  
  There is no commitment to complete the RCIA program.
  
  Class absences at times are expected and do not need to be reported to the teachers. We simply ask that you are actively engaged and attend most of the sessions.
- News
  
  Pray for our 14 Adults Who Received Full Initiation into the Catholic Church!
  
  On Saturday, April 16 at the 7:00pm Easter Vigil Mass, we received 14 candidates and catechumens into the Catholic Church — praise God! Please pray for them by name (click to see their names!).
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