RCIA Information

Aug 23, 2023:  Opening Meeting (no read ahead)​​

Aug 30, 2023:  The Journey of Faith

• The Journey of Faith Lesson Handout​

Sep 06, 2023:  The Mass and Tour of the Church

• The Mass Lesson Handout

• ​Tour of St. Joseph's Church Lesson Handout​

Sep 13, 2023:  The Bible

• Communicating with God - Prayer Lesson Handout​

Sep 20, 2023: The Story of Salvation

• The Story of Salvation Lesson Handout​

Sep 27, 2023:  Divine Revelation

• Divine Revelation Lesson Handout​

Oct 04, 2023:  Who is Jesus?

• Who is Jesus Lesson Handout​

Oct 11, 2023: The Paschal Mystery

• The Paschal Mystery Lesson Handout​

Oct 18, 2023:  The Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit Lesson Handout​

Oct 25, 2023:  Mary and the Saints

• Mary and the Saints Lesson Handout​

Nov 01, 2023:  No meeting - All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation)​

Nov 08, 2032:  Why do I need the Church? 

• Why do I Need the Church? Lesson Handout

Nov 15, 2023: The Liturgical Year, Seasons, Preparation for the Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance

• Liturgical Year and Seasons Lesson Handout​

Nov 22, 2023: No meeting – Thanksgiving

Nov 26, 2023: Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance, 10:30 am Mass, Immaculate Conception Church

• Script for Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance​

Nov 29, 2023:  The Last Things - Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell

• The Last Things Lesson Handout​

Dec 06, 2023:  The Sacraments - Baptism and Confirmation

• The Sacraments - Baptism and Confirmation Lesson Handout

Dec 13, 2023:  Catholic Christmas Traditions and Devotions / Christmas Social

Dec 20, 2023: No meeting - Christmas Holidays

Dec 27, 2023: No meeting - Christmas Holidays

Jan 03, 2024:  The Holy Eucharist - Adoration at Immaculate Conception Church

• The Sacraments - The Eucharist Lesson Handout​

Jan 10, 2024:  The Sacraments - Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

• The Sacraments - Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick Lesson Handout​

• RCIA - Confession Guide

Jan 17, 2024:  The Sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders

• The Sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders Lesson Handout​

Jan 24, 2024:  A Love that Lasts

• The Sacraments - Matrimony - A Love That Lasts Handout​

Jan 31, 2024: A Catholic Moral Vision

• Morality - Jesus Guides us Through Life Lesson Handout​

03 Feb, 2024: Archdiocese RCIA Retreat, Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, KS

Feb 07, 2024:  Catholic Social Teaching and Preparation for the Rite of Sending and the Rite of Election

• Catholic Social Teaching Lesson Handout​

Feb 14, 2024: No meeting - Ash Wednesday

Feb 17, 2024: Rite of Sending, 4:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph’s Church

Feb 18, 2024 (Updated): Rite of Election and Continuing Conversion, 7:00 pm at: Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 5501 Monticello Rd., Shawnee, KS, 66226

Feb 21, 2024: Mystagogy of the Rite of Election and Preparation for the Penitential Rite

Feb 24, 2024: Penitential Rite for Candidates, 5:30 pm at Immaculate Conception Church

Feb 28, 2024: Preparation for the First Scrutiny

Mar 03, 2024: First Scrutiny for Catechumens/Elect, 8:00 am at St. Joseph's Church

Mar 06, 2024: Preparation for the Second Scrutiny; Review Steps for Confession

Mar 10, 2024: Second Scrutiny for Catechumens/Elect, 10:30 am Mass at Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 13, 2024: Preparation for the Third Scrutiny for Catechumens/Elect 

Mar 16, 2024: Third Scrutiny for Catechumens/Elect at 4:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph’s Church

Mar 20, 2024: Evening of Prayer and Commitment in preparation for the Paschal Sacraments

• The Paschal Mystery and Final Preparation Lesson Handout​

Mar 28, 2024: Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm at St. Joseph's Church

Mar 29, 2024: Good Friday – 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church or 7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 30, 2024: Holy Saturday, The Great Paschal Vigil, 8:00 pm at St. Joseph's Church

Apr 03, 2024: Mystagogy of the Rites of Initiation and review of the RCIA journey

Apr 10, 2024: Devotions

Apr 17, 2024: Discipleship

Apr 24, 2024: Closing Meal

May 19, 2024: Pentecost Sunday Sacramental initiation for Catholic adults with Archbishop Naumann