RCIAWelcome!
The Circle of Faith extends a warm and blessed welcome to RCIA participants Ashley Reichwaldt, Megan Krizek, Penny Heinrich who's journey culminated with recieving the blessed sacraments during the Easter Vigil Mass. We will continue to pray for you as you continue on your path.
A special thanks to Sister Gerri and the RCIA team for for sharing their faith and guiding these young women.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults prepares people for full initiation into the Catholic Church through prayer, study, and discussion.
The process of welcoming adults into the Catholic Faith will begin again this fall. If you or someone you know might be in-terested in attending the sessions to learn more about our faith, please let Sister Gerri know. We also welcome new team leaders who can walk the journey of faith with those who seek reception into the Catholic Church.
Pease contact Sister Gerri to inquire about this process.
We’re excited about the present RCIA program. We have three candidates preparing to receive the sacraments at the Easter Vigil Mass. We ask that all of you who open this website would readily pray for these candidates and their sponsors. A week ago we had the Rite of Acceptance in which each candidate received a cross and was introduced to the parish. The sponsors blessed their candidate with a cross over each of their sense as Father Ron read the prayer.
Please be sure to stop and take a look at our present RCIA Team, candidates, and sponsors who you are praying for. These are located at the entrance of your church. Please let me introduce
them here:
Ashley Reichwaldt
Megan Krizek
Penny Heinrich
These special people along with their sponsors meet with our RCIA Team weekly on Sunday mornings. During the week they read over topics assigned regarding our Catholic Faith. At his time we are studying the seven sacraments. Very soon we will enter the Lenten season and our topics change to fit the season of the Church.
Sunday Feb. 26 is the day designated for the Team, candidates, and sponsors to go meet with Bishop Ricken and to have him sign our Parish Record Book. This is a special day for everyone present because it is the time when we all get to see those throughout our Diocese of Green Bay who like us meet weekly to share, pray, and learn more about our Catholic Faith and background.
What is R.C.I.A.? (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)
RCIA is a faith journey that leads to the celebration of the sacraments of initiation. By the power of the Holy Spirit, hearts are stirred and lives are changed. Responding to this faith journey is a divine initiative that is personal for each person. Persons are also aided by this Faith Community to discern God’s call for them. The RCIA provides inspiration and structure for how a community ministers to someone who sets out on the path that leads to full participation in the body of Christ, the Church.
First of all the RCIA is a process for anyone who is interested in becoming more aware of the Catholic Church teaching and for most persons who wish to be enter into full membership in the Catholic Faith. Candidates are persons who have already been baptized. Catechumens are persons who have not yet entered the Church through the sacrament of Baptism.
Our Circle of Faith Catholic Community (CFCC) offers the RCIA journey for interested individuals. Each person who wishes to receive the sacraments be they Baptism, Holy Communion, First Reconciliation, and/or Confirmation can contact the parish they are most comfortable with and perhaps have a family member already in this parish.
What is involved? Members of these parishes (CFCC) can join in becoming Team members who assist Sister Gerri in the process. At times Deacon Cal comes in to share as a resource and he enjoys going through this process as well with the Candidates and Catechumens.
Each person who is preparing to receive a sacrament of Initiation such as Baptism and/or Confirmation will either choose a Sponsor or a Sponsor will be selected for them. Sponsors are companions along the way who affirms the awareness and insights of the person who experiences God’s grace at work within. The sponsor doesn’t have to be the perfect Christian but should recognize the importance of continuing to grow in faith. The Sponsor is required to be a full member in the Catholic Faith and one who is regularly practices his or her faith. In other words is in good standing with the Catholic Church.
RCIA - WHO IS IT FOR?
- Have you been worshipping with us, but never officially took the step to become Catholic?
- Have you been away from the church, and have now re-turned, but want to know more?
- Have you been Catholic all your life, but never celebrated Confirmation?
- Have you joined us from a different background, and would now like to find out more about the Catholic Church?
If you answered yes to any of the above questions, we would like to offer you the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. RCIA is a series of classes for adults who would like to know more about the Catholic Faith. Sponsors accompany the participants and mentor them throughout their journey, and Team Leaders share their knowledge of Catholicism in the group setting. If you or someone you know is interested in the RCIA as a partici-pant, sponsor, or team leader, please contact Sister Gerri by calling your parish office, or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Classes will begin in fall.
