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ANSWERS TO THE MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW CAN I BECOME
A CATHOLIC? |
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Through the R.C.I.A. process (Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults) |
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HOW DO I BEGIN? |
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Contact St. Mary Parish
Office – 734-241-1644 |
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WHO MAY
PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS? |
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Persons who have never
been baptized in a Christian faith |
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Persons who have been
baptized in another Christian faith and are now interested in the Catholic
faith. |
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Persons who were baptized
in the Catholic faith but not raised as Catholics. |
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Catholics who would like
to renew and update their faith. |
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WHAT
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Inquiry
is the first stage and is offered all year long. There is no wrong time
for asking questions: about being baptized, about coming back to the
Church, about finding a spirituality that is right for you, about joining
a community of faith. There might be other questions: how to pray the
rosary, why do Catholics kneel, how do we know which prayers to say at
Mass, and some deeper questions: Where is God in my life? What will it
mean for me to belong? What do Catholics believe about sin? etc.
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Will I be obligated to become a Catholic?
There is
no obligation to make any kind of commitment nor is there pressure on
anyone to become a Catholic. We respect the conscience and decision of
every inquirer. |
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RCIA
generally meets weekly but varies according to holidays, parish
calendars, summer activities, etc. |
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Topics
are many and varied such as: Who is Jesus Christ, the meaning of life and
death, why does God love me, understanding the Bible, prayer, etc.
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ADDITIONAL ADULT FORMATION PROGRAMS
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COME TO THE WELL -
This program is
based in the Scriptures and focuses on the Sunday Readings. It is an
opportunity to renew our understanding of the beliefs of our faith and
provides for discussion and interaction, for questioning and sharing, on
how these particular scripture passages can deepen our awareness of God’s
presence and involvement in our ordinary, every day experiences. |
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Two groups meet weekly—one on Monday morning
and another on Wednesday evening. Attendance at one or the
other is based on an individual’s availability |
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Contact: St. Mary Parish Office on 734-241-1644 for more information or
to join a group. |
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