What is R.C.I.A.?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the program utilized in Roman Catholic parishes to welcome and instruct potential future Catholics. In other words, if you want to become a Catholic, R.C.I.A. is for you.
How long is the R.C.I.A. program at St. Leo the Great Roman Catholic Parish in Brooklin, Ontario?
The course begins September 19, 2009 and will end three or four weeks after the Easter celebration.
Is there a cost?
To cover materials, pay instructors and other items there is a cost of $50 dollars per person.
How do I sign up?
Call the parish office at 905 – 655 -3286 and ask to put your name on the list for the next session. You will be asked to pick up a registration form. Fill this in and return it as soon as possible.
What will I need for the first day?
A Bible, paper and a pencil/pen. We do the rest.
Is there anything I need to do in the meantime?
Yes. If you were baptised you will need to provide the office will a photocopy of your baptismal certificate. If you can not find your original copy, obtaining a copy should not be too difficult. Contact the church where you were baptised and ask to have them either mail it to you or possibly fax it to St. Leo’s (fax #:905-655-4519).
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MEET THE TEAM
(left to right) Tina, Michael, Fr. Charles, Patrick, Tony, Pam
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SCEDULE
Classes run from September 2009 through April 2010 and are held every Saturday at 9am t0 10:30 am unless otherwise indicated.
Important Dates to Remember:
Sat., Sept. 19, 2009 First Class
Sat, Oct 10, 2009 Long Weekend – No Class
Sat, Dec 19, 2009 at 9 am Last class before Christmas break
Fri, Dec 25, 2009 Holy Day of Obligation (that means go to mass!)
Thu, Jan 01, 2010 Holy Day of Obligation (that means go to mass!)
Sat Jan 09, 2010 at 9 am First class after Christmas break
Wed, Feb 17, 2010 Ash Wednesday – Lent begins!
Sat, Mar 07, 2010 First Scrutiny at the 5pm mass
Sun, Mar 14, 2010 Second Scrutiny at the 9am mass
Sun, Marh 21, 2010 Third Scrutiny at the 11am mass
Wed, Mar 31 at 8pm Reconciliation Night
Friy, Apr 02, 2010 Good Friday – a day of fasting and abstinence (from meat)
Sat, Apr 03, 2010 at 8pm Easter Celebration!
Sat, Apr 10, 2010 R.C.I.A. party
Wed, Apr 14, at 7:30 pm Mass of Thanksgiving with Archbishop Thomas Collins at St. Michael’s Cathedral downtown Toronto.
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MEETINGS ON TAPE
If you absolutely, positively cannot make a class we will provide an audio link for the class here…but that will never happen…right? Hehe.
Website last updated on March 9th/2009.