RCIA
Exploring Catholicism (RCIA) 2023-2024
Who is it for?
- Those who are curious about the Catholic faith
- Those who want to become Catholic
- Catholics who want to be Confirmed
- Catholics seeking an adult perspective
RCIA means?
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. While primarily for those who wish to become Catholic we have extended it to all explorers and learners.
Day, Time and Place?
Weekly on Tuesday, 7:00pm-8:15pm, starting September 26
In-Person Meetings
Location
Common Room on the 3rd floor of Old Union
Doesn’t fit my schedule.
Contact Fr. Xavier. Special arrangements will always be made.
What if I missed a class.
Meet with Fr. Xavier in person or online for a review. Let's make it fit your schedule.
How do I register?
Push the button to sign up or just show up on any Tuesday at 7PM.
What happens in RCIA?
It is more than just a class, but a spiritual journey exploring the Catholic faith. It is a process of prayer, reflection, study, discussion and individual spiritual direction. Because of people’s busy schedules, reading is kept to a minimum, while resources for further exploration is provided. You will have the opportunity to develop a personal spirituality.
Questions?
Contact Fr. Xavier (650-291-4590; xavierop@stanford.edu)
or Oriana Halevy (oriana_halevy92@post.harvard.edu)
Design Spirituality – Living the Mystery
Tuesdays, April 2–May 14, 2024 at 7 PM in Old Union, Room 302. Can’t make April 2? Come April 9th.
While it is particularly for those baptized, received, and confirmed at Easter, this Design Spirituality program is open to everyone.
The Mystagogy (“interpretation of mystery”) is the final period of the initiation of adults. During this period, the meaning of the Sacraments, i.e., Mysteries, received at Easter are explored. This program aims to do something more. Our lives should be our work of art responding to the Spirit’s presence. We will explore prayer and personality, sacrament and service, and your talents and charisms to discern and design your response to God in your life. Your life should be a spiritual adventure. Topics include:
“The Mystery of You”
“The Mystery of God in You”
“The Hearing God’s Voice in Your Life”
Designing a Spirituality that Fits You for Your Life & Your Work Life.
Discerning God’s Voice and God’s Call
Discovering Your Unique Talents
Discovering the Charisms That God Gave You To Help Others
Living the Mystery
RSVP appreciated >> [ccas.ccbchurch.com]
Confirmation
Typically those Catholics wishing to be confirmed should join the RCIA (see above), but because everyone’s background, experience and knowledge is different, the RCIA will be adjusted to your individual needs. Please set up an appointment with Fr. Xavier (650 291-4590) to create the best class for you!
Confirmation isn’t just receiving a sacrament; it gives birth to a new way of living. One important component of the process are one-on-one meetings with Fr. Xavier or one of the available staff.
“If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit.”
