Scripture

All these things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be complete.(John 15:11)

Mission Statement

Our Mary Queen community, inspired by faith and love, will live, worship, teach, welcome and support one another in the imitation of Christ.

RCIA Process Description

"The Rite of Christian Initiation ... is designed for adults who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. By God's help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time will receive the sacraments fruitfully." (RCIA n.1)

"The rite of initiation is suited to a spiritual journey of adults that varies according to many forms of God's grace, the free cooperation of the individuals, the action of the Church and the circumstances of time and place." (RCIA n.5)

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a journey of faith for:

• An unbaptized person.
• Baptized as members of another Christian community who seek instruction in the Catholic tradition.
• Baptized as Catholics but did not receive further faith formation nor the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

Activities

• Catechetical Sessions
• Celebration of the Word of God Sessions
• Discernment Retreats
• Liturgical Rites
• Holy Week Retreat

Volunteer/Service Opportunities

• RCIA Team Member
• RCIA Sponsor/Godparent
• RCIA Hospitality
• RCIA Catechesis