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All Christians
are called to service in the community of faith.
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EUCHARIST
Saturday Morning:
9:00AM
Saturday Vigil:
5:00PM
Sunday:
10:30AM & 5:00PM
Weekdays:
12:05PM
Mon-Fri
CONFESSIONS:
Tue & Thur: 11AM-
12PM
Saturday:
3:30PM-4:30PM Also by
appointment
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Religious Education (RCIA) at St.Dunstan's
Basilica
Anyone interested in the RCIA program please contact Fr.Floyd at the Parish Office at 894-3486.
The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Historical Roots
Often called the "catechumenate",the RCIA, (Rite
of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process of faith development
and catechetical instruction which culminates in full membership in
the Roman Catholic Church with the reception of the "sacraments of
initiation": baptism, confirmation, and the Eucharist. This journey
of faith is similar to the one people made when joining the early
Church communities. Today's revised process, promulgated in 1972,
calls on the entire parish community for involvement and prayerful
support.
Inquiry and It's Rite
During the first
stage in the faith journey, inquirer's begin to form
relationships with one another and with their catechists. Sessions
are informal, with life stories shared and curiosities about "things
Catholic" answered. When a decision to continue in the process is
made, inquirers obtain sponsors or godparents to mentor them along
the way. Then, the Rite of Acceptance Into the Order of
Catechumens is celebrated within the community's Sunday Mass.
Catechumens and It's Rites
With the Rite of
Acceptance, those who have not been baptized officially become
catechumens, while those who are baptized become
candidates. Now they learn specifics about the Catholic
faith, especially the sacraments. Sessions become more
instructional, with an emphasis on breaking open the Word of God in
the Sunday readings. Several optional rites may be celebrated during
this period which precedes the Season of Lent.
Lent and
It's Rites The Rite of Election takes place on the
first Sunday of Lent. it is celebrated by the bishop or his
representative, and marks a major transition. Catechumens and
candidates now become the elect and their names are
inscribed in the diocese's Book of Enrollment. On the
third, fourth, and fifth Sunday's of lent, the Rites of the
Scrutinies are celebrated at a Sunday Mass. As Lent draws to a
close, the elect will be invited to participate in a day of
reflection and, in the case of those already baptized, their first
reception of the sacrament of reconciliation. There may also be a
Rite of Preparation before the Easter Vigil is celebrated.
Mystagogy And It's Rites The Rites of
Initiation take place at the Easter Vigil, immediately after
the homily. First comes the Liturgy of Baptism, then the
Rite of Confirmation. The elect are now
neophytes (new Catholics). They lead the parish
community to the sacrificial altar and receive their first
Eucharist. Neophytes' final stage of preparation, during
the Season of Easter helps them to understand their new experience
of God's presence in their lives, and to recognize and appropriate
the many new graces God is giving them.
RCIA at
St.Dunstan's Basilica
At St.Dunstan's Basilica Parish, a team of
parishioners, along with a spiritual director for the RCIA,
accompany catechumens and candidates on this journey of faith. This
group meets regularly throughout the year. If you would like to know
more about RCIA or are interested in becoming a Catholic, please
call Fr.Floyd at the Parish office (894-3486).
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