Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Contact Info
R.C.I.A. Team
714-879-1965
The Adult Catechumenate, also referred to as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), is a community based, four phase process to nurture and guide adults who are seeking information and ultimately initiation into the Catholic faith. The four phases of RCIA are Inquiry, Catechumenate, Enlightenment, and Mystagogia. The length of time to complete the process depends on each participant's individual needs, however conversion and initiation usually revolve around the liturgical calendar. The Easter season is the traditional time when adults are initiated into the faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and reception of the Holy Eucharist. After adults have been accepted into the Catechumenate, they are required to gather with the RCIA team once per week for catechetical instruction and spiritual formation and to join together for communal prayer and reflection on the Scriptures at Sunday liturgy.
Please contact an RCIA Team member at St Juliana’s Parish Office for more information. 714-879-1965
RCIA ELECT of the WEEK - Paul Franza
Paul will be married to his fiancée, Julie, at St. Juliana’s in May. The two have attended Mass often at St. Juliana’s for the past year, but after becoming engaged in August he wanted to make a full commitment and join the RCIA program. Julie is helping Paul complete the process as his sponsor.With his baptism and wedding Paul is excited to have so many life-changing events coming up over the next few months. He appreciates the support and encouragement provided by the St. Juliana community to help him through these busy times.
Paul’s parents and his older sister were glad to learn of Paul’s decision to become baptized in the Catholic Church, and they are all looking forward to attending the Easter Vigil. Paul currently lives in Fullerton and works as a Financial Analyst.
Article - RCIA ELECT of the WEEK - Paul Franza Posted 3/7/2010 12:10:00 PM
RCIA ELECT of the WEEK - Marci Fuscardo
When Marci’s sister, Julie Sigenfuse, entered the RCIA program a few years ago Marci considered joining with her, but it wasn’t until she got engaged to Chris Pinney, that she knew it was the right time this year. Marci felt a strong need to enter marriage with Chris and God, as well.She grew up in Brea and is close to her parents, Nick and Susan, her brother, Joey, and her sister’s family. Marci teaches third grade in La Habra, her 11th year of teaching, which she loves. Every day with her students is a gift.
Marci shared that she “feels very lucky to have found a community of people here at St. Juliana, who are welcoming and supportive.”
Article - RCIA ELECT of the WEEK - Marci Fuscardo Posted 3/7/2010 12:09:00 PM
RCIA Scrutinies
First Scrutiny - Sunday, March 7, 2010 - 9:00am Mass
Second Scrutiny - Sunday, March 14, 2010 - 11:00am Mass
Third Scrutiny - Sunday, March 21, 2010 - 5:00pm Mass
Please pray for our Elect and Candidates.
Article - RCIA Scrutinies Posted 3/2/2010 1:43:00 PM
RCIA Elect of the Week
Kathryn Van DijkKathryn and her husband, Brandon, will celebrate their 10th anniversary this summer. Their greatest blessing is their 2 1/2 year old daughter, Mieke, who was baptized at St. Juliana’s by Fr. Luke. She wants the strong Catholic background for Mieke that Brandon grew up with, graduating from Servite H.S. Raised a Protestant, she has been involved with a community Bible Study Group for a couple years.
Besides being a wife and mom, Kathryn works for Kaiser Permanente as a HR Consultant and finds that to be a rewarding career.
From the beginning of her involvement at St. Juliana’s, Kathryn has felt embraced by the ongoing supportive and caring community here. As a RCIA member she is learning more about Catholicism, is excited about her upcoming Baptism at the Easter Vigil, and hopes to be an active member of the parish in the future.
Article - RCIA Elect of the Week Posted 2/28/2010 2:59:00 PM
RCIA Elect of the Week
Richard PollardRichard has been married to Simone for 43 years, and they have 3 children and 7 grandchildren, all of them baptized in the Catholic Church. He expects them all to come, even from Ohio and Texas, to the Easter Vigil, which says something about the importance of this event in their family.
Why now? After attending Catholic services for many years Richard realizes that something has been missing due to his failure to make a commitment earlier in his life. Now is the time, as he says, “to solidify my spiritual journey.” He has been University Librarian at CSUF for 22 years, has a passion for information and maps, and finds this to be an exciting time in his profession with electronic-based systems of information transfer. Richard and Simone appreciate St. Juliana’s welcoming environment and look forward to connecting more with the people in the parish.
Article - RCIA Elect of the Week Posted 2/21/2010 2:02:00 PM
The RCIA Journey
On February 14 at 9 a.m. Mass the RCIA class of 2009/2010 participated in the Rite of Sending. As a parish faith community we supported our 11 catechumens and candidates as they prepared for the Rite of Election on Saturday, February 20, at St. Columban Church. On this date the bishop enrolled them as the ELECT to continue their journey to the sacraments of initiation. Their photos are posted in the church vestibule and we urge you to keep them in your prayers as they continue their faith journey to the Easter Vigil.
Article - The RCIA Journey Posted 2/21/2010 2:00:00 PM
Adult Confirmation Classes
If you are a baptized Catholic and are actively practicing your faith but have never celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation, contact Susan Lazuka at our parish office at 714-879-1965 now. Information is available on our upcoming 10-week Confirmation formation process. Classes begin soon. Confirmation date is May 8, 2010.
Article - Adult Confirmation Classes Posted 1/10/2010 9:11:00 PM
RCIA Elect & Candidates Discussion Topic
March 9thSecond Scrutiny-The Man Born Blind
RCIA Team Leader - Barbara Dietterle
Article - RCIA Elect & Candidates Discussion Topic Posted 9/24/2009 1:54:00 PM
Rites of Welcome & Acceptance
Our RCIA Inquirers will be making the decision to move forward in their journey as a Catechumen (not baptized) or Candidate (baptized Christian or Catholic) as we celebrate the Rites of Welcome & Acceptance next Sunday, September 20, during 9am Mass. The Gospel this weekend reads, “Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up the cross, and follow me.” The choice our Inquirers are making marks their “Exodus” from the Inquiry stage of RCIA into a new way of life and the next phases of RCIA - answering God’s call to follow Him.Please pray for the 12 RCIA Inquirers (Linda Bibeau, Paul Franza, Marci Fuscardo, Crissy Gregory, Richard Pollard, Lindsay Ramirez, Luis Ramirez, Stephanie Radosta, Lorie Sanchez, Daniel Sanchez, Astrid Sanchez, and Kathryn Van Dijk) who will be called by name and welcomed into our community, the family of God, next weekend.
Article - Rites of Welcome & Acceptance Posted 9/13/2009 1:34:00 PM