THE RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS prepares adults
for the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and
First Eucharist in the midst of the St. Mary’s Community.
Through the Sunday liturgy and weekly catechesis, catechumens
(unbaptized) and candidates (baptized) experience the Word
of God, Catholic doctrine and Catholic culture.
The period of the catechumentate begins with the Rite of
Acceptance (unbaptized) or the Rite of Welcome (baptized)
and concludes with the Rite of Election on the first Sunday
of Lent.
The period of the catechumenate is an on-going, year-round
process. You may enter at any time. How long an individual
is in the catechumenate depends on the individual’s
needs.
The Sacraments of Initiation are celebrated at the Easter
Vigil.
Adult Confirmation only, for those already baptized and have
made their First Eucharist, takes place in the Fall as well.
Please contact the parish office for your initial interview.
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