Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults:

• Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
• Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?
• Are you a fallen away Catholic?
• Are you Catholic but for one reason or another were never confirmed as a youth?
• Are your children older but have never received the Sacraments of Penance and First Holy Communion?

If so, then the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation of Children) is for you.  The program runs from September 8, 2010 through May 11, 2011.  Classes sessions take place on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Formation Room.  Nursery is available for all class sessions.  Please contact Lucas ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) or Katie ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ) Tappan in the Christian Formation Office at 272-4727.

How can you help?

There are three main areas in which you can assist us:  donating any of the items listed below and by sharing your woodworking and/or sewing skills.

Please contact Lucas or Katie Tappan in the Christian Formation office if you would like to help with any woodworking or sewing activities.  If you are donating items, please bring them to the Christian Formation office during office hours.

Items Needed for 3-6 Year Old Atrium

Rugs of various sizes

Carpet squares

Place mats

Sacred artwork

Small brass items

Small broom & dustpan

Small white hand towels

Decorative boxes of various sizes

Bible stand

Small easels (to hold prayer cards)

Cruets of various sizes

Candle extinguishers

Clear votive candle holders

White cloth napkins

Glass carafes

Small crocks

Tiny mannequin

Colored pencils (primary colors)

Clipboards

Nativity crèches (mangers)

Figurines* Needed:

Angel Gabriel

Mary

St. Elizabeth

Shepherds

Wise men

St. Joseph

Baby Jesus

Sheep

Simeon

Anna

Apostles

Adult Jesus