Have you or someone you know ever thought about becoming Catholic? We would love to hear from you and help you explore the Lord's call! St. John the Apostle Parish would like your help in surfacing names of potential candidates for our upcoming R.C.I.A. Program. Perhaps you have thought about becoming Catholic yourself, or maybe you know of a family member or friend who might be interested.

What is R.C.I.A.? R.C.I.A. (the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is the ordinary way in which adults who were not raised in the Catholic faith become fullly initiated into the Roman Catholic CHurch thorugh Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist. The Program is exciting, fulfilling, inspiring, and enriching. We know that you will enjoy the process!

Who is R.C.I.A. for?
* Someone who was baptized Catholic, but then never received any other Sacraments;
* Someone who was baptized into a different faith or Church;
* Someone who was never baptized at all and is just beginning their faith journey.

It is for people from all walks of life and faith backgrounds who are curious about the Catholic Church, and who have at some time and on some level considered joining!

When does it meet? Classes will begin on Monday, September 17, 2007. We will meet each Monday evening from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in rooms 1 & 2 of the Parish Center.

Sponsors are needed as well! Are you a practicing confirmed Catholic who would like to walk this faith journey with a candidate or catechumen as a sponsor? Give us a call as well.

How do I inquire or register? Call or email Ted Spinelli, Director of Religious Education, at 703-777-3891 or DRE@stjohnleesburg.com. You can inquire to register for the classes, to ask questions, and gather more information, or simply to give us the name of someone you think might like to be contacted.

Prayerfully consider giving us a call. There is no cost for this R.C.I.A. Program, nothing to lose and everything to gain! Thanks and God bless.