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A New Day for RCIA
St. John Chrysostom now offers a new and expanded focus for all adults in our journey of faith!
Do the Sunday readings leave you uplifted and excited … or maybe challenged and confused? Did the homily have you buzzing? Beginning July 1, 2018, please join us over coffee in the Parish House Dining Room after the 9:30 Mass (10:40 a.m. to noon) to “Break Open the Word.” We’ll discuss the day’s readings and homily in a casual, friendly atmosphere. No RSVP or commitment is required; just join us when you can.
This new session is open to all adults, including non-parishioners and those of other faiths, and is also part of our exciting new RCIA program.We also serve individuals who are exploring membership in the Catholic faith.
The RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) program works with baptized adults and older teens who may have missed the Sacraments of First Holy Communion or Confirmation for any reason.
It is never too late to receive these sacraments.
This year, our classes will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Parish House Dining Room. Our time together will be interesting, friendly, informative and fun! Refreshments will be served. Wherever you are on your faith journey, please join us at any time. Let us share the love of Christ with you.
We warmly welcome all!
Contact:
Elaine M. Mott
emott@sjcparish.org
610-874-3418 x 107 -
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a spiritual and educational program designed to welcome adults into the Roman Catholic church.
RCIA is for individuals age 16 and older who are exploring membership in the Catholic Church and for baptized Christians who have not yet received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
The program includes instruction, spiritual formation, service opportunities, retreats, and prayer services. All materials are provided. We welcome new participants at any time.
Parishioners who are seeking the Sacraments of First Holy Communion, First Reconciliation or Confirmation for children ages 15 and under should contact our Parish Religious Education Program.Our 2017-18 RCIA team and participants were (front, L to R) Elaine Mott, Taylor Moore, Gena Scanlan, Marie Anderson and Linda Jackson. Back row, from left: Jonathan Jackson, Keith Moore, Julie Moore, David Tannenbaum and Gloria Mann. Not pictured: Andrew Robb. -
Easter Vigil 2017
Joined by proud sponsors, godparents and families, Ashley Maze, Kunle Folarin, Alissa and Emma Bristow, and Matthew Rockle Sr. were welcomed into full membership in the Catholic Church and St. John’s parish at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 16, 2017. May God continue to bless them and the entire RCIA team for making this journey of faith with them! -
Easter Vigil 2016
RCIA catechumens marked milestones in their faith journey at the Easter Vigil Mass in 2016 with the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation.
LEFT: Fr. Ed Hallinan confers the Sacrament of Confirmation on Noah Geveke, Dawn Lawrence, Gloria Mann, John Pulcinella, Timothy Rich, Matthew Spalding-Criscuolo, and Zachery Winter.
RIGHT: Anica and Henry Null and Noah Geveke prepare to take part in the Offertory Procession.