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    RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)


    The RCIA Process Step by Step

    Step I. Intro to the Catholic Faith

    Are you looking into the Catholic Church?  Interested in learning more, to help you in your discernment?  Our Intro to the Catholic Faith classes are the very first step in the process of becoming Catholic.  These gatherings are for those in the initial stages of learning about the Catholic faith and/or those who are thinking about joining the Church.  The setting is informal with good conversation, information about the basics of Catholic faith, and the chance to ask any questions you have.  Friends and spouses are always welcome.

    Contact Joan to sign up!

    Step II.  The Catechumenate

    The Catechumenate consists of weekly gatherings for those who have made the decision to continue learning about the Catholic faith, or for those who have been baptized Catholic and wish to complete their initiation through the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.

    During the Catechumenate, we attend the 10:30 Sunday Mass as a group and are sent out together after the homily to “Break Open” the Word of God. Our weekly sessions conclude by the end of Mass. In addition, we meet weekly for an informal session, touching on a variety of topics related to the Catholic faith and our life as disciples of Jesus Christ. Each candidate works towards full initiation in the Catholic Church in their own time frame and will celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and/or Confirmation when they are ready.

    Step III.  Receiving the Sacraments and celebrating the first year as a fully initiated Catholic.

    We offer gatherings and opportunities for you to process the beginning of your life as a Catholic, and to get involved more fully in the life of our parish. 
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    Director of Faith Formation
    Joan Sheppard
    703-780-4055
    j.sheppard@gs-cc.org
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    Good Shepherd Catholic Church
    8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, Virginia 22309
    Phone: (703) 780-4055    FAX:
    (703) 842-8232    Email: office@gs-cc.org
    Office Hours: M-F 9:30am - 5:00pm  Closed Saturday  Open 1st,  3rd and 5th Sundays 8am - 4pm 

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