Right of Christian Initiation For Adults (RCIA)
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This is a programme of instruction in the faith for adults:
- Have you been worshiping with us, but never officially took the step to become Catholic?
- Have you been away from the Church…and have now returned, but want to know more?
- Have you been Catholic all your life, but never celebrated all the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist & Confirmation)?
- Have you joined us from a different faith background and would like to find out more about the Catholic Church?
- Do you know of anyone who has lapsed from the practice of their faith and would like to respond to an invitation to return to the Father’s House?
If any of these questions apply to you, the RCIA programme is a great way to help you on your journey of faith!
RCIA 2023/4
Time: The programme is run every Tuesday, 7:30 - 8:30 pm
Venue: In the Parish Hall at Holy Redeemer, Bergvliet.
THE PROGRAMME
The program is divided into three parts:
Period of Enquiry,
Period of Formation and
Period of Mystagogia.
Period of Enquiry:
This deals with the fundamentals of Christian faith as taught by the Catholic Church.
Topics include:
Jesus: The Source and Summit of our Faith
The Revelation of God – how God is revealed to us as humanity
Building a personal relationship with God and our call to conversion
A Journey Through the Bible
Faith & the Real World: Where is God in suffering?
Salvation History: Fulfilment of Covenant
The Mass Explained
Church Tradition: a brief history of Catholicism
The Church Today: Dealing with Difficult Issues
Period of Formation:
During these session we delve deeper into the Catholic Church’s beliefs and teachings.
Topics include:
Entering into full communion with the Church
The sacraments
Liturgical seasons
Mary, mother of God
The Trinity
What is Truth – ethics and morality in the modern world.
Catholic Social teaching and application
The Saints
Church and Heaven: The last things
Period of Mystagogia:
This is where we are called to Witness to the faith and how we live out faith in daily life, at home and in society.
CONTACT INFORMATION
The RCIA programme is run in conjunction with Holy Redeemer, in Bergvliet. Please contact our parish office for further information.
Don Bowden is the coordinator for Constantia and Sarah-Leah Pimentel is the RCIA coordinator at Holy Redeemer, Bergvliet. Mariella Norman and Annie Goemans-Leith are facilitators from Constantia.
Registration Form
Click below to registration online.
THE ROLE OF A SPONSOR
Each participant who is to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church needs to have a sponsor - someone who can walk the Christian journey with you.
This can be a family member or a close friend. Your sponsor is invited to attend some or all of the classes with you. It will enrich the bond of faith between you and will hopefully also guide your spiritual conversations.
If you do not have any idea how to find a sponsor, please come and speak to one of the facilitators.
BAPTISM CERTIFICATE
If you are joining the Catholic Church from another Christian tradition, you'll be asked to provide a copy of your Baptism certificate.
The Catholic Church recognises some Christian baptisms, so this certificate will help us to determine whether or not you require Catholic baptism.
