St. Ignatius Martyr Parish

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.

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.

St. Ignatius celebrated the Rite of Acceptance and Welcoming Sunday, November 11th, at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. The Rite of Acceptance is for those seeking Baptism in the Catholic Church. In our parish the adults are Joseph Agüero, Kelly Brigance, Christian Edwards, Cindy Montez, Bill Nichols, Justin Sanders, and Thomas Wolf.

The Rite of Welcoming is for those baptized Christians who seek to be received into the full communion of the Catholic Church or for baptized but uncatechized Catholics who seek to complete their initiation through the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. They are Lisa Hanley, Jason Martinez, Dana Roehr, Tony Roehr and Lindley Dodson.
Also participating in this Rite were six children who are participating in the Christian Initiation for Children. Please see the printed bulletin for their names.

Let us keep these women, men and youth in prayer as they continue their journey of faith and conversion with us.

WELCOME TO OUR FIRST GATHERING: Rite of Christian Renewal of Adults (RCIA) will begin this week - Wednesday, September 5th, 7-9 p.m. in the Living Room of the Church Office Building. We look forward to meeting all of you.

CLASSES FOR RENEWAL will also be starting this week - on Tuesday, September 4th, 7 p.m. in the Living Room of the Church Office Building.

THURSDAY SCRIPTURE SERIES will begin September 20th. This year's topic is the Book of Exodus, and will be offered 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for those preferring a morning class, and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for those preferring an evening class. Registration forms titled THURSDAY SCRIPTURE SERIES with more information are posted at all church entrances. Please pray for all persons involved in this Bible Series. Contact person: Louise Krchnak 444 -1082 or call the Church Office, 442-3602. Classes will be held in the Annex Chapel.

Welcome to RICA: As late summer approaches we will soon being meeting with persons who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church. Our first session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 5th. If you know someone who may want to look at the Church, encourage them to call and leave their name at the Church Office.

RENEWAL: IT ALL LEADS TO JESUS is a 15-week course that provides baptized Catholics an opportunity to re-energize their faith and understanding of the Catholic Church. It is designed for any adult who is returning to the Catholic Church, wanting to renew or update their faith or needs preparation to receive First Communion or Confirmation. RENEWAL meets on Tuesday evenings, 7:00 -9:00 p.m. Classes start on September 4th. For more information or to sign up for the course, please contact the Church Office at 442-3602.

THURSDAY SCRIPTURE SERIES will begin September 20th. This year's topic is the Book of Exodus, and will be offered 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. for those preferring a morning class, and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. for those preferring an evening class. Registration forms titled THURSDAY SCRIPTURE SERIES with more information are posted at all church entrances. Please pray for all persons involved in this Bible Series. Contact person: Louise Krchnak 444 -1082 or call the Church Office, 442-3602. Classes will be held in the Annex Chapel.

Welcome to RICA: As late summer approaches we will soon being meeting with persons who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Church. If you know someone who may want to look at the Church, encourage them to call and leave their name at the Church Office. We will contact them soon.

RENEWAL meets on Tuesday evenings, 7:00-9:00p.m. Classes start on September 4th, 2007. For more information or to sign up for the course, please contact the Church Office at 442-3602.

If you are interested in participating in the ministries of RCIA, now is the time to get involved. Several of the sponsors have been with the RCIA process for several years. We thank them for this and at the same time invite other adult Catholics to consider ministry in the RCIA.

We have a need for sponsors, hospitality ministers and catechists. Please contact Sr. Helen Marie at the Church Office or by e-mail if you are interested in joining us.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a Process used by the Catholic Church to welcome NON-CATHOLICS into full membership of the church.  Read More »

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a Process used by the Catholic Church to welcome NON-CATHOLICS into full membership of the church. If you or someone you know wants to learn more about the RCIA process, join us for one or more COME AND SEE sessions scheduled for June 20, July 18 and August 22 at 7:00 p.m. in the Rectory Living Room.  Read More »