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Laura Castnerlauracastnerstmichaelgl.orgDirector of Adult Faith Formation/OCIA, Evangelization, and Social Ministry
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WHERE CAN I GO WITH MY QUESTIONS ABOUT GOD AND RELIGION? HOW DO I BECOME CATHOLIC?
YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE OCIA!
The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) is the process through which individuals become members of the Catholic Church. It's also for anyone who's asking questions about God, faith, or religion - even those with no current interest in becoming Catholic. We gather to help people discover more about God, and we're here to accompany each person on this journey.
We'll meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 - 8:00pm in the Siena Room, beginning September 11, 2023! It's ok if you can't start up with us right away. Just contact Laura when you're ready to get started. -
Listen as Bill and Mark share their experience with the RCIA process!
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(We have also adapted the RCIA process for children who have not been baptized or who were baptized in another Christian community.)
WHAT DO THE SESSIONS LOOK LIKE?
Our primary means of communicating about God and the Catholic faith is through a program called Credo, which means "I believe." Most weeks we will watch 1 or 2 short videos then have a group discussion about the key points. You can see the topics below. Our facilitators for each week's discussion will supplement the videos with other resources. We also make sure that we are taking time to answer specific questions that participants bring forward, even if not related to the evening's topic - helping to address your questions is one of our top priorities. We have workbooks for you to do a little extra reading and review at home. If you can't make each session, you'll be able to stay current by watching the videos at home, too.
HOW DO I BEGIN?If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about God and the Catholic faith or are a baptized Catholic who wishes to complete their initiation Sacraments, please contact Laura at our parish office at 517-627-8493, or by email at lauracastner@stmichaelgl.org. Laura would love to meet with you to discuss any questions you might have and introduce you further to the RCIA sessions and our wonderful parish community.
Credo topics
Knowing and Desiring God
Revelation and Faith
Prayer and the Sacraments
The Most Holy Trinity
Creation and the Fall
Encountering Jesus in the Scriptures
Jesus Christ: True God and True Man
Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer
The Holy Spirit
The Church
The Blessed Virgin Mary and the Communion of Saints
Baptism and Confirmation
The Eucharist
The Mass and Liturgical Prayer
Confession
Marriage
Happiness and the Christian Moral Life
Law and the Ten Commandments
The Life of Grace
Faith
The Virtue of Hope and the Last Things
Love of God
Love of Neighbor
Prudence and Conscience
Justice
Temperance and Chastity
Living Out Catholic Teaching in a Secular Society
The Beatitudes and the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Priesthood and Religious Life
Introduction to Mystagogy
Mental Prayer
Frequent Confession
Holy Communion and Eucharistic Adoration
Sacred Study: Scripture and Spiritual Reading
Mary, the Saints, and Devotions
Stewardship and Handing on the Faith -
2022 Easter Vigil
