Parish of St. Anthony of Padua

and Children too !

Adult & Children's Coordinator: Rosalie Aube (207) 857-0492

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a rite of welcome, beginning and reconnection. It is a faith journey of the community that helps us renew mind, heart and spirit. The journey is guided by members of the parish who live by the Gospel of Jesus. Newcomers are helped to find how their gifts can benefit the community. It is also a personal journey in which the candidates look at their own relationship with God. As the newcomers discover Christ, their enthusiasm can help transform the whole parish.

The four step process begins with "Inquiry", where you share your experiences of God and church and become more acquainted with the Catholic church.

Next is the "Catechumenate" period, where you continue to learn about the Catholic Church and it's beliefs. The "Purification & Enlightenment" period follows, a time that coincides with Lent & that through prayer and reflection brings about a sense of need for conversion, culminating with the reception of the appropriate Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

RCIC: Modeled after the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, the Children's Catechumenate is designed for those children new to the Catholic religion.

Together with their parents, children attend classes, that are held year round following the same agenda as the adults.

As this is an ongoing process, new inquiries are always welcome. Please contact the Office of Faith Formation for more information about joining this program.

Members are: Rosalie Aube, Cathy Boyden, Cindy Crockett, Claudette Fearon and Jan Foster.