RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation
Stage 3-
Purification & Enlightment
BACK TO RCIA
We celebrate the
CELEBRATION OF THE SACRAMENTS OF INITATION
         EASTER VIGIL
    (for those who were never
        baptized)
RITE OF RECEPTION INTO THE FULL COMMUNION OF THE CHURCH
    (for those who have been
        baptized but haven't
      received 1st Communion 
       or Confirmation)
CELEBRATION OF THE
SACRAMENTS
RITE OF RECEPTION INTO THE CHURCH
The Period of purification and enlighteement is a time for:

*repentance
*examining areas of sinfulness or weakness in our lives
*asking God's help in healing these areas
* prayer, fasting and almsgiving
* preparation for receiving the sacraments of initiation

We continue to read the Sunday Gospel for the week and discuss what it means to us in our lives. We also learn about

The 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church

Initiation                 Healing                                   Vocation
Baptism                  Anointing of the Sick               Matrimony
Confirmation          Reconciliation                          Holy Orders
Eucharist