Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)- the process by which adults are instructed in the Doctrine of the Church and are prepared to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, First Penance (Confession) , Holy Eucharist (Communion) and Confirmation. This class is offered on Monday evenings from 7:30 to 8:30 pm beginning September 13 in person.
This program is designed to prepare 1) adult non-Catholics seeking information to understand and/or to enter the Catholic Church, and 2) adult baptized Catholics seeking First Holy Communion and/or Confirmation. Anyone who desires a better understanding of Catholic teachings and practices are welcomed.
If you have questions call Bob or Bev Ward, 703-644-5873 or via e-mail at biblestudy@straymonds.org
Below is a link to the Registration Form. Please fill out the pdf and email it back to BibleStudy@straymonds.org as soon as possible. Also below is the RCIA Calendar listing the weekly topics for discussion.
Our discussion will be based on Father Leo Trese’s book The Faith Explained. You will need to stop by the parish office (9:00 AM to 4:30 PM) to pick up a copy the book before we begin on the 14th.
Click here for registration card.
RCIA 2021-22 resources below:
January 24, 2022
Video- Coming Soon!
January 17, 2022
No class due to Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday
January 10, 2022
January 3, 2022
No class due to inclement weather
December 20, 2021
No class due to Christmas Holiday
December 13, 2021
December 6, 2021
November 29, 2021
November 22, 2021
November 15, 2021
November 8, 2021
November 1, 2021
October 25, 2021 Class
October 18, 2021 Class
October 11, 2021 Class
No class due to holiday.
October 4, 2021 Class
September 27, 2021 Class
September 20, 2021 Class
September 13, 2021 Class
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Previous Sessions
RCIA 2021 Spring and Summer resources below:
August 23, 2021 Class
August 16, 2021 Class
August 9, 2021 Class
August 2, 2021 Class
July 26, 2021 Class
Video – Class did not occur
July 19, 2021 Class
July 12, 2021 Class
July 5, 2021 Class
No class due to Independence Day Holiday
Please listen to Father De Celles’ talk on the Mass here.
June 28, 2021 Class
June 21, 2021 Class
June 14, 2021 Class
June 7, 2021 Class
May 31, 2021 Class
No class due to Memorial Day Holiday
May 24, 2021 Class
May 17, 2021 Class
May 10, 2021 Class
May 3, 2021 Class
April 26, 2021 Class
April 19, 2021 Class
April 12, 2021 Class
RCIA 2020-21 resources below:
March 29, 2021 Class
March 22, 2021 Class
March 15, 2021 Class
Video
March 8, 2021 Class
March 1, 2021 Class
February 22, 2021 Class
February 15, 2021 Class
No class due to Federal Holiday
February 8, 2021 Class
February 1, 2021 Class
January 25, 2021 Class
Video –
January 18, 2021 Class
No class due to Martin Luther King Holiday
January 11, 2021 Class
January 4, 2021 Class
December 28, 2020 Class
No class due to Christmas Holiday
December 21, 2020 Class
No class due to Christmas Holiday
December 14, 2020 Class
December 7, 2020 Class
November 30, 2020 Class
November 23, 2020 Class
November 16, 2020 Class
November 9, 2020 Class
November 2, 2020 Class
October 26, 2020 Class
October 19, 2020 Class
October 12, 2020 Class
No class due to Federal Holiday.
October 5, 2020 Class
September 28, 2020 Class
September 21, 2020 Class
September 14, 2020 Class