“We can know that we are living in God and he is living in us because he lets us share his Spirit” (1 John 4:13)
Non-Catholics: Be an ENQUIRER to know and share in this life with God.
Catholics: Invite family, friends and colleagues to be enquirers, or be a COMPANION yourself to any of the enquirers.
Starting: Wed, 10th Jun 2009 (7.30pm to 9.30pm), and every Wed after. Register immediately in the parish office, or ring 96937543 for more information.
God Bless,
RCIA Holy Family
Posted in Announcements
We gather today to witness our inquirers to be called into the catechumenate! We are very proud of them, having responded to God’s calling and have decided to carry on.
The sponsors told the inquirers what was expected of them, and the inquirers answered 2 questions with “Faith” and “Eternal Life”. They were signed by their sponsors on their forehead, eyes, ears, lips, heart, shoulders and feet. The priest then called on the 2 candidates in this journey, Michael and Wei Lin, who wish to be received into the full communion of the Catholic church. Once the rites were done, the catechumens and candidates took their seats in church.
We were dismissed after the Prayers of the Faithful(but for the following weeks they will be dismissed after the homily) and we proceeded to the RCIA room for the next part of the session. Ursula spoke about the part of the mass we will be attending every sunday, and explained a bit on the Gospel, John 20: 19-23, first reading, Acts 2: 1-11, second reading, 1 Cor 12: 3-7, 12-13 and the Psalm, Psalm 103. We were also explained why we had to wear red or orange – today is Pentecost, which marks the birth of the church. In a way, we are celebrating the birth of the church, and it calls for dressing up!
We will see all on wednesday for the next session.
God Bless,
RCIA Holy Family
Posted in Notes, Reflection
Rite of Acceptance, a day to celebrate the inquirers being called into church as catechumens.
Please let your sponsors know if you are continuing on the journey, and be present at church this sunday, 31st May 2009, dressed in red or orange.
God Bless,
RCIA Holy Family
Posted in Announcements
Today, the inquirers spent a day at St Patrick’s School reflecting on the first stage of their RCIA journey. We spent an eventful day with them, hoping to prepare them for the upcoming Rite of Acceptance.
We assembled at the canteen around 8am and we were treated to a yummy breakfast. We went upstairs to the retreat centre, where we were told of the process of the RCIA journey. We listened to 2 neophytes, Adeline, who got baptised in 2009 and Benjamin, who was baptised in 2006. We were told to record in our journals on our reflection and thoughts.
There was a quick tea break before we went back to the retreat centre to hear another conference. The inquirers were given a sheet of paper to relate their experience with the home sessions and we broke into pretty small groups for sharing before lunch. At lunch, we were joined by the companions and SCC members before the inquirers and sponsors headed up to the retreat centre again as the companions and SCC members proceeded to the chapel for prayers.
The inquirers were told to put up a skit of the advantages and disadvantages of being a Catholic after the third conference. After a short tea break, the inquirers put up their skits to the sponsors, companions and SCC members.
We hope that all the inquirers are fully prepared for the next stage of their journey as it is exciting. However, there is a possibly that few might drop out, so let’s pray for these people.
God Bless,
RCIA Holy Family
Posted in Reflection
Day of Recollection, a day to reflect and retreat(take a step back) in your every day life and give this journey a thought.
We hope to see you at 8am on sunday, 24th May 2009 at St Patrick’s School.
God Bless,
RCIA Holy Family
Posted in Announcements
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