RCIA – Curious about Catholicism?

What is RCIA?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a way for adults to become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church.

What is the process?

The class meets on Tuesday evenings and includes a meal, from the Fall through Easter each year. There are many steps and special rites celebrated throughout the year of preparation. The process involves a period of discernment, practices to encounter Jesus Christ and develop a personal relationship with Him, and instruction in the Catholic Christian Faith tradition.

Four Basic Steps

  1. Period of Inquiry – Meet with other adults who are also inquiring about the Catholic Faith, and members of the RCIA team to share stories of their unique faith journey.
  2. Rite of Acceptance – Those who have a firm desire for initiation will begin formal study of the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. This Rite accepts them into the Order of Catechumens during a ceremony in the Sunday liturgy. They are signed with the cross of Christ and introduced to the parish.
  3. Rite of Election – Catechumens now discern, with the help of their sponsors and the RCIA team, that God is calling them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at the next Easter Vigil. This Rite is celebrated in the Sunday Liturgy on the First Sunday of Lent. The parish prays for them in a special way to help them fully prepare for the Sacraments.
  4. Initiation and Mystagogia– On Holy Saturday, the parish assembles for the Easter Vigil and the Elect celebrate their Baptism, Confirmation, and First Communion, as we celebrate the Resurrection of the Lord.

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Email — office@spaulccorg
Phone — Leighann Mangum (601) 992-9547

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The Latin phrase written in their halos, “SS Mater Boni Consilii, Ora Pro Nobis Jesum Filium Tuum” means “Most Blessed Mother of Good Counsel, Pray for Us to Your Son Jesus” in English.

Our blessed mother prays for us. She is our intercessor, our mediator, who pleads on our behalf to her son…. Don’t be afraid to go to her with your needs and your heart’s desire. Pray to her. Ask her for help in anything you may want or need. She will gladly intercede for you.

Remember the wedding feast at Cana? It was the blessed Mother who saw the need and went to Jesus for help when there was no more wine. And even though Jesus told her it was not His time, she instructed the servants to do whatever He told them to do. Jesus is a good obedient son. He will not refuse His mother of what she asks.

“Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it know that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence we fly unto you, O virgin of virgins, our mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer us. Amen.”

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Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish Website
Worcester, Massachusetts
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The Latin phrase written in their halos, “SS Mater Boni Consilii, Ora Pro Nobis Jesum Filium Tuum”  means “Most Blessed Mother of Good Counsel, Pray for Us to Your Son Jesus” in English.

Our blessed mother prays for us.  She is our intercessor, our mediator, who pleads on our behalf to her son…. Don’t be afraid to go to her with your needs and your heart’s desire. Pray to her. Ask her for help in anything you may want or need. She will gladly intercede for you.

Remember the wedding feast at Cana? It was the blessed Mother who saw the need and went to Jesus for help when there was no more wine. And even though Jesus told her it was not His time, she instructed the servants to do whatever He told them to do. Jesus is a good obedient son. He will not refuse His mother of what she asks.

“Remember, O most loving Virgin Mary, that never was it know that anyone who fled to your protection, implored your help, or sought your intercession, was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence we fly unto you, O virgin of virgins, our mother. To you we come, before you we stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not our petitions, but in your mercy hear and answer us. Amen.”

Excerpts from: Maria Sciannameo
Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Our Lady of Loreto Parish Website
Worcester, Massachusetts

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Born on September 27, 1696, in Marianella, near Naples, Italy, St. Alphonsus was the eldest of seven children. He was baptized two days after his birth with the name Alphonsus Mary Anthony John Cosmas Damian Michael Gaspard de’ Liguori.

He was a child prodigy who excelled in everything he did. He learned to ride and fence at an early age, and also had a keen interest in music and art. He composed his first musical piece at the age of nine and painted several portraits of his family members. He also had a great love for learning and studied languages, literature, philosophy, and theology.

He entered the University of Naples at the age of 12 and graduated with doctorates in civil and canon law at the age of 16. He then began to practice law at the Neapolitan courts under the guidance of his father, who wanted him to have a successful career and marry into a wealthy family.

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Born on September 27, 1696, in Marianella, near Naples, Italy, St. Alphonsus was the eldest of seven children. He was baptized two days after his birth with the name Alphonsus Mary Anthony John Cosmas Damian Michael Gaspard de’ Liguori.

He was a child prodigy who excelled in everything he did. He learned to ride and fence at an early age, and also had a keen interest in music and art. He composed his first musical piece at the age of nine and painted several portraits of his family members. He also had a great love for learning and studied languages, literature, philosophy, and theology.

He entered the University of Naples at the age of 12 and graduated with doctorates in civil and canon law at the age of 16. He then began to practice law at the Neapolitan courts under the guidance of his father, who wanted him to have a successful career and marry into a wealthy family.

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Our St. Paul logo was designed by fellow parishioner Lori Brechtel, a graphic designer. Lori put great thought and detail into its design. She began by seeking out a symbol of our church that would be readily identifiable to all of our members - the circular, quartered round window on our building.

The yellow, starbust portion represents the light of Christ that blinded Paul, and that light which we show to each other among our congregation, and others. it is "bursting" from the confines of our own church and radiating into the world.

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