RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

                         

Welcome! "Come, and you will see" (John 1:39)

Are you interested in becoming Catholic?  Is someone you know interested in becoming Catholic?  Are you an adult Catholic who has never been confirmed or received the Eucharist?  Do you want to learn more about the Catholic faith?  If this is the right time for you to take the next step on your faith journey, or if you want to talk to someone about the Catholic faith. This year we have included a new feature - "THE SEARCH" in our program. (See Details Below)

If you are searching for a way to meet your spiritual needs and identify with a community of faith, you are in the right place.  The RCIA program assists those seeking to know more about the Catholic Church and supports and partners on this faith journey.

The RCIA is a process through which adults, baptized and unbaptized, learn more about the liturgical life and teachings of the Church. RCIA begins annually in September.  This year, our RCIA program will offer both a small-group setting or a large group to learn more about the Catholic faith and possibly prepare to receive the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Holy Communion, and Confirmation) come into full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil.  

One of the co-directors will facilitate weekly sessions, two presenting team members.  Each session is considered a "sacred space," We assure that anything discussed or shared is in a confidential atmosphere.  Our RCIA program follows a "school calendar." It begins on September 8, 2021, and ends on April 27, 2022.  The program consists of four periods:

• Inquiry or Precatechumenate 
• Catechumenate
• Purification and Enlightenment (Lenten season) 
• Mystagogy (post-baptismal/post-Easter).

• If you are interested in deepening your faith in the Catholic Church, don't hesitate to contact Charles Richard at richard@ st-charles-borromeo.org - Mrs. Cathy Taylor at tandemtaylor@yahoo.com - or Mrs. Vicki Fruge at vickibfruge@gmail.com.  

The Search is an innovative video-based journey that tackles the key questions of every human heart. In seven beautifully filmed episodes, Chris Stefanick and experts from the fields of science, medicine, psychology, art, and religion examine our place in the larger story of existence. Please watch the trailer below. Sessions begin on Wednesday, September 8 at 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM (6 Sessions in all.) Come join us in our spiritual growth!!!!  

BIBLE STUDY 

NEW CLASS: BIBLE STUDY CLASS BEGINS AUG. 31ST

Our next Bible Study session will start on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in St Charles Chapel. This is an eleven-week study, and we will meet every Wednesday. Our last class will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2022. We will be studying the book of James using a workbook from Ascension Press, James: Pearls for Wise Living. The cost for the workbook is $34.00, payable on the first day of class. If you are interested in attending this study, please email Paula Andrus, paula.andrus@hotmail.com, by August 1, 2022. [If email is not available to you, you can call or text 337-296-4019] This study from Ascension Press features Jeff Cavins and Sarah Christmyer. It provides comprehensive teaching and commentary on the book of James. James is one of the most practical books of the Bible. This study offers Pearls for Wise Living. It was designed for all who struggle between the competing demands of this world and their faith.

GROW YOUR FAITH

Franciscan Institute at Home

The Diocese of Lafayette has partnered with Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, to give everyone in the diocese access to workshops that can help their religious formation. Although some of the workshops are geared towards teachers and catechists, they may provide information on topics many of us want to know more about (i.e., the Eucharist, Mary, New Testament, Old Testament). Visit www.franciscanathome.com/diolaf (see link on the sidebar) to begin to create your account. In addition, the office of Catechetics has a short 3-minute video on their webpage www.diolaf.org/christian-formation that will direct you on how to make your account. St. Charles Parish has already been placed in the system, so create your account after selecting our Parish. We believe this is a beautiful opportunity to grow in our faith. 

Ignatian Spirituality

St. Ignatius of Loyola established the Spiritual Exercises to grow in union with God and discern God’s will. Through a daily practice of meditation, prayer, and contemplation, practitioners report having found peace and meaning in their lives and relationships with God and others. As a result, they have greater confidence in their life decisions. The Spiritual Exercises are the critical spiritual ingredient that helps them center themselves more fully toward Jesus.

To learn more, please see below links to the Jesuit Spirituality Center and Our Lady of the Oaks Retreat House located in Grand Coteau.