RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults

Introduction

• What is RCIA – what will we be doing
• The history of RCIA – where does it come from

Notes for Leaders

• This Material
• Structure and timing of RCIA
• Sponsors
• Retreats
• “Breaking Open the Word”

Study Materials

Part 1 – Church Life and Belief

1. Scripture and Tradition
2. The Mass and the church
3. Saints
4. Prophets
5. Jesus
6. Nativity and Incarnation
7. Prayer
8. Ecumenism
9. Church History

Part 2 – Sacraments

1. Introduction
2. Sacrament of sharing and feeding – The Eucharist
3. Sacraments of Initiation  – Baptism and Confirmation
4. Sacraments of Healing  – Reconciliation and Care of the Sick
5. Sacraments of changing life  – Marriage and Holy Orders

Part 3 – Discovering Jesus

1. Water and Cleansing
2. Light and Darkness
3. Doubt and Belief
4. Conversion and Salvation