FAQ
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Le rite d’initiation chrétienne des adultes (RICA) est un processus au cours duquel les participants font progressivement l’expérience d’un voyage spirituel partagé alors qu’ils discernent leur appel à devenir catholiques. Nous apprendrons, discuterons et prierons avec divers aspects de la foi catholique : ses doctrines, son histoire, ses sacrements, ses prières, ses pratiques et ses rituels. Le RCIA s’adresse aux baptisés et aux non-baptisés, aux dévots et aux curieux, âgés de 18 ans et plus. Rejoignez-nous lorsque vous êtes prêt à en apprendre davantage sur l’Église et sur la possibilité de devenir catholique.
Pour vous inscrire, contactez le bureau de la paroisse via la page de contact : Clique ici
Tout le matériel nécessaire vous sera fourni. Vous recevrez une Bible et d’autres documents connexes comme outils de réflexion.
J’aimerais connaître les expériences des autres catéchumènes et candidats.
Les expériences des autres candidats et catéchumènes sont aussi variées que les personnes elles-mêmes. Chacun a sa propre histoire, son propre parcours. Les candidats au RICA viennent de tous les horizons, de tous les milieux et de tous les âges.
Nous vous invitons à assister à nos sessions et à rencontrer l’un de nos responsables, parrains et candidats. Nous sommes impatients de partager nos propres expériences.
Les participants ne sont pas obligés de devenir membres de l’Église catholique. Toute personne cherchant des informations sur la foi catholique est la bienvenue à nos sessions.
Les participants seront encouragés à poser des questions et à dialoguer avec le matériel. Il y a des moments pendant le processus RCIA où vous pouvez explorer vos intentions et continuer à discerner l’appel de Dieu. Tout ce qui sera partagé pendant les sessions sera traité avec confidentialité et respect.
Vous serez heureux de savoir que l’Église catholique reconnaît universellement la plupart des baptêmes chrétiens. Vous êtes invités à explorer la foi catholique avec nous et, si vous le souhaitez, vous pouvez vous préparer à rejoindre la foi catholique par le biais du processus RCIA. La prière, le discernement et la réflexion font partie de l’expérience RCIA.
Yes, part of the process of conversion is to begin attending mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
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That depends on when the wedding is. RCIA candidates generally enter fully into the Catholic church during the Easter vigil each year.
No. You don’t have to be Catholic to get married in the Church. The decision to join the RCIA is one that you should make for yourself, because it is something you want to do, not because you feel you must.
Please contact the parish office 5-6 months before your wedding date, to start your marriage preparation course.
Please see information below about reserving the date and beginning marriage preparation. There is some paperwork to fill out by the couple.
Can a Catholic marry a non-Catholic? Yes.
Can a Catholic marry a non-Christian? Yes.
Can a Priest marry a Catholic and a non-Catholic? Yes.
Can a Priest marry a Catholic and a non-Christian? Yes.
Can a priest perform a wedding ceremony outside the Catholic Church? The priest needs to get permission to do this from the Archdiocese headquarters. If there is a non-Catholic or non-christian involved, and the priest has been granted permission, the priest can do the wedding ceremony. It is advised that a Catholic marrying another Catholic ought to be married in a Catholic church.
What is marriage preparation?
Marriage preparation is the process leading up to the wedding ceremony when a priest or a designated couple meets with the engaged couple for several sessions in order to discuss topics of faith, relationship and marriage.
Can we do our marriage preparation at the Catholic Center but get married by a different priest elsewhere? Yes.
Can we do our marriage preparation elsewhere yet get married at church? Yes.
Baptismal Certificate. All Catholic parties must obtain a baptismal certificate, issued within six months of the wedding date, from the parish of baptism.
Affidavits of Freedom to Marry. Both parties mush complete Affadavits of Freedom to Marry forms. These forms, usually completed by the parents, other relatives, or close friends, should be returned to the one preparing you for marriage.
Marriage License. It is the responsibility of the couple to obtain a marriage license prior to the wedding. It is a violation of state law for a minister to proceed with a wedding without a license in hand. The license must be given to your priest or wedding coordinator two weeks prior to the wedding. A marriage license is valid indefinitely. For information about licenses, contact your county’s courthouse to obtain your marriage license.
If you are entering into a second or subsequent marriage. If your former spouse has died, you must provide that person’s death certificate. If you are entering a marriage following a divorce in a former union, an annulment must be secured for each former marriage that was entered into by either party preparing for a current marriage. This is true for both Catholic and non-Catholic parties.
What do I need to get Confirmed as an adult?
All adult members of our faith community who have been baptized and received their First Holy Communion but have not been confirmed are invited to participate in the Adult Confirmation preparation program.
To be a godparent for Baptism or a Confirmation sponsor, you must be at least 16 years old, confirmed and participating regularly in the sacraments.
For sponsors whose home parish is one other than our church, a “letter of good standing” from their home parish is required.
For more information about the sacrament of Confirmation, please contact us here
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