St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

RCIA Rite of Election: As we begin the Lenten season, this is a time of prayer and reflection for the adults and children who have been in the process of the Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA). On the first Sunday of Lent, we prayed over our candidates and catechumens in preparation for their presentation to Bishop Aymond at the Rite of Election. Over the course of Lent, we will be celebrating a Penitential Rite for baptized Candidates wanting to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church and Scrutinies for those Elect who will be baptized at the Easter Vigil on March 22nd. These Rites will take place on each Sunday (February 17 - March 9) at the 9a.m. Mass.

We invite you to enter into this Lenten journey with our Elect (formerly called Catechumens) and Candidates as they prepare for their Baptism and Full Communion in the Catholic Church.

RCIA Inquiry Sessions: The RCIA is how the Church introduces itself to persons who are interested in becoming full members of the Catholic Church? We continue to receive inquiries regarding this process year-round. In response to these requests, new inquiry sessions will be starting on Thursdays, 7:00-8:30p.m. for anyone interested in becoming Catholic. Our first session for this group will be Thursday, February 28th, the meeting place to be determined. Call Sister Helen Marie at the Church Office for further information.