Carol Bauer
RCIA Coordinator

After the Rites of Acceptance/Welcome for children and youth, RCIA session continue in the Catechumenate period. Sessions begin with a reading or two from Scripture, which is then related to our daily lives. Following that, a topic is pulled from the readings. We will cover the Sacraments, Moral Decision Making,
Justice, Life Issues and other topics. All sessions are taught on a level that children or youth can understand. The sessions in the
Catechumenate are surrounded in prayer. During this time, we will present the Creed. There will be dismissal of the children from Mass whenever Rites are celebrated. Dismissal during the Eucharistic prayer is done with a catechist in a separate space. At that time, there is reflection on the Rites celebrated and study of the Scriptures proclaimed. Dismissal is always done in the context of prayer. Please keep the children/youth in your prayers.