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St. MARY CHURCH

182 Main Street, Newmarket, NH 03857

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      Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
      Contact Brian Harrison (programdirector@stmichaelparish.org) for information.

      “There is One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism.” Ephesians 4:5 

    • Joining (or Returning to) The Church... WELCOME! / WELCOME BACK!

      Our lives sometimes go through seasons of change; of closeness to God, and distance from Him.  Yet, God the Father's love is steadfast and ever present to those who seek with a sincere heart, no matter what sins or situations have caused separation.  It's always the right time to come home to Him.  If you have thought about becoming Catholic and beginning a "new season" in your life, enrolling in RCIA could be the next step for you!

    • WHAT IS RCIA ALL ABOUT?

      The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the normal way for unbaptized persons and those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition to become a Catholic.

      For the Unbaptized, the RCIA gradually uncovers the story of God’s salvation for all; the mystery of Jesus’s life, death and resurrection; and the workings of the Holy Spirit as revealed in the beliefs, sacramental life and spiritual practices of the Catholic Church. Within the setting of a parish community
      and in accordance with the Church’s liturgical year, “this process of formation includes four stages as well as rituals which mark these stages” (National Directory for Catechesis, 35).

      For Baptized Christians who seek full communion with the Catholic Church, the RCIA includes rites and pastoral practice. (RCIA Part II: sections 4 and 5).

      For Baptized Catholics who have received no other faith formation and have not received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, the RCIA mentions pastoral practices to become a fully initiated Catholic (RCIA 400-415).

      For more information, please contact Brian Harrison at the Parish Office.

    • The Periods (Stages) and Steps (RitEs) for initiation

      Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate
      This is a time of no fixed duration or structure, for inquiry and introduction to Gospel values, an opportunity for the beginnings of faith.

      First Step: The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens
      This is the liturgical rite, usually celebrated on some annual date or dates, marking the beginning of the catechumenate proper, as the candidates express and the Church accepts their intention to respond to God's call to follow the way of Christ.

      Period of the Catechumenate
      This is the time, in duration corresponding to the progress of the individual, for the nurturing and growth of the catechumens' faith and conversion to God; celebration of the word and prayers of exorcism and blessing are meant to assist the process.


      Second Step: Election Or Enrollment Of Names
      This is the liturgical rite, usually celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent, by which the Church formally ratifies the catechumens' readiness for the sacraments of initiation and the catechumens, now the elect, express the will to receive these sacraments.

      Period Of Purification and Enlightenment
      This is the time, immediately preceding the elects' initiation, usually the Lenten season preceding the celebration of this initiation at the Easter Vigil; it is a time of reflection, intensely centered on conversion, marked by celebration of the scrutinies and presentations and of the preparation rites on Holy Saturday.

      Third Step: Celebration Of The Sacraments Of Initiation
      This is the liturgical rite, usually integrated into the Easter Vigil, by which the elect are initiated through baptism, confirmation, and the eucharist.

      Period of Postbaptismal Catechesis or Mystogogy
      This is the time, usually the Easter season, following the celebration of the initiation, during which the newly initiated experience being fully a part of the Christian community by means of pertinent catechesis and particularly by participation with all the faithful in the Sunday eucharistic celebration.

    • QUESTIONS? Contact Us

      • Brian Harrison
        Brian Harrison
        Program Director/RCIA Coordinator
        603.682.2842
        ProgramDirectorstmnh.org
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St. Mary Church
182 Main Street, PO Box 337, Newmarket, NH 03857
603.659.3643 |
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