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Contacts
Parish Office: 9764 4058
Reg Emons: 9790 5616
Lyn Emons: 0401 498 806
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BECOMEA SPONSOROR JOINTHE RCIA TEAM
If you would like to be a sponsor
of a RCIA candidate or join the RCIA Team, please contact the parish office.We ask parishioners to please pray for the RCIA Enquirers,
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New Catholics at St. Simon's Parish
Are you or a friend interested in becoming a Catholic?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults began with an information night on the 9th November 2021.
Sessions are via ZOOM during lockdown. RCIA is for: Adults who are not baptised.
Adults baptised in another Christian church. Non-practising Catholics wishing to renew their faith.
Phone the Parish office on 9764 4058 or Reg on 9790 5616 or just come along on the night.
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Video Link
Presented by Judy Schmidt and filmed by Corey Payton
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BECOMING A CATHOLIC - RCIARCIA means the "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
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Have you been feeling a nudge in your heart to deepen your relationship with God?
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Are you searching for meaning in your life?
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Do you feel restless, without direction?
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Are you looking to join a Faith Community?
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Do you want to know more about the Catholic Faith?
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Are you a Catholic who has not been confirmed or received first communion?
If you answered "YES" to any of these questions,
RCIA may be the answer you are seeking.Call the Parish Office on 9764 4058
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THE RCIA PROCESS
RCIA is the normal way in which adults become full, active, participating members of the Catholic Church.
The goal of the process is "full communion" which means "full active participation" in the Eucharist and in the whole life of the Catholic faith community.
RCIA helps adults to grow in their relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic teachings, get acquainted with people in the community and involved in service within the community.
ALREADY BAPTISED?
Many persons who want to join the Catholic Church have already been baptised in another Christian Church.They attend the sessions but do not need to be baptised again?
FIRST STEP - A PERIOD OF ENQUIRY
The RCIA process is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment and formation. Those who join the process are encouraged to proceed at their own pace, but, on average, the journey takes about 8-12 months of weekly or fortnightly sessions.
If the candidate wishes,this leads to the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism (if required), Confirmation and Eucharist at Easter with an ongoing attendance at Sunday Mass and observance of Catholic teachings and practices.
WHO ELSE IS INVOLVED?
Besides the RCIA Team, the entire community who participate in the Sunday Eucharist has a role to play through prayer and welcome. Overseeing it all is our Parish Priest, Fr Kevin Dillon.
WHO ARE THE SPONSORS?
The Sponsors are Catholics, known to you or appointed by St Simon's, and they walk with you on your faith journey. They are there to help, support and encourage you and to provide a tangible link between you and the community. They are companions on your journey. -
INQUIRY MEETINGS
RCIA IS FOR: Adults who are not baptised, Adults baptised in another Christian church and non-practising Catholics wishing to renew faith.
SESSION TIMES
RCIA TEAM
7:45pm - 9:00pm Tuesdays via Zoom
Fr Kevin Dillon - Parish Priest
Reg Emons
Janine Fryer
Philip Mawdsley
Jacqui O'Connor
Team members are volunteers who are practising Catholics. They bring their gifts, talents and life experiences to the sessions after having done a training course.The RCIA Program follows the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults approved by the Catholic Congregation for Divine Worship in 1987.