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Parish Religious Ed Program (PREP)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Instruction for the children of the Parish.

We see this program as an extension of the parents' responsibility to proclaim the message of our salvation for they are the primary teachers of their children.

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Instruction  for non-Catholics wishing to become Catholic and those Baptized  with little or no formal instructions in the Catholic faith.


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Adult Scripture Study Classes

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

Adult Scripture Study Classes

Scripture  study  for interested adults .

Meet weekly in Ceader Hall to discuss the Scriptures. No background necessary, just a desire to learn more about the Books of the Bible.

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ST. LAWRENCE PREP 2025-2026

Family Packet 2025 -2026

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PDF FAMILY PACKET ENROLLMENT FORM

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NON-PARISHIONER FAMILY ENROLLMENT REQUEST FORM

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St. Lawrence RCIA Program

Becoming a Catholic

  


 

Discover the Power of Faith at Saint Lawrence Roman Catholic Church Church

RCIA was developed by the American bishops. It is characterized by the following:

  • There is a standardized curriculum that must be followed. The curriculum is based on the Sacred Scriptures, Documents of the Church and the New Catholic Catechism. 
  • Every parish is required to provide a RCIA Program and if possible assemble a qualified RCIA Team.
  • The RCIA program emphasizes the importance and place which the people of the Parish have in nurturing the formation of the Catechumens [non-baptized] & Candidates [previously baptized]. This often takes place at Sunday Mass, but especially during Holy Week/ the Triduum.
  • Unless, there is a serious reason, the Catechumens are received into the Faith at the Easter Vigil. The Candidates can be received into the Church during any time of the year, but preferably during Lent, Holy Week or before Pentecost. 
  • Presuming that the Program begins in mid-September and concludes on Easter, RCIA is a nine-month process. Catechumens & Candidates meet weekly for one hour.
  • The above is a general characterization of RCIA. It is intended to give those unfamiliar with this wonderful program a sense of what it is about. There are a number of particulars, not mentioned here, which are included within the Program which address specific situations.   
  • 2024-2025, St. Lawrence RCIA Program runs on Tuesday evenings, 7-8 PM.  The first session began on September 10, 2024. The program concludes at the Easter Vigil on Saturday evening, April 19,2025.One should not worry of what they know or don’t know; regardless of whether they have received formation in Christianity or another religious tradition. Everyone starts off at the same level. 
  • The basic format of the evenings is one of lecture combined with discussion. There are no tests or expenses. Any needed materials will be supplied. 
  • Unless it is a very small group, the RCIA group will meet in Ceader Hall {7-8 PM} beneath the church.
  • Interested persons are encouraged to contact  Fr. Walter Benn at the Parish Office [610] 749-2684 / saintlawrence@verizon.net with any concerns which they might have. 
  • Since there is a lot of material to cover, One cannot start 2-3-4 weeks after the program begins. If a person desires to participate in the program but is wrestling with scheduling issues, they are encouraged to discuss this with Fr. Benn. All efforts will be made to help resolve their scheduling conflicts. 
  • Finally, we encourage every person who is considering becoming a Catholic to ask for God’s help. Pray! Talk to him. Ask Him for the clarity that comes with His guidance and for the courage to make this decision. Keep in mind, that RCIA is a journey. There’s nothing wrong about asking for directions. If one reaches a point in the process and doesn’t feel it is for them, they can always step out of the program. 

      Fr. Walter J. Benn

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