RCIA Information

Aug 31, 2022:  Opening Meeting (no read ahead)​​

Sep 07, 2022:  The Journey of Faith

• The Journey of Faith Lesson Handout​

Sep 14, 2022:  Tour of the Church; Introduction to the Mass [and the Missalettes]

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

Sep 21, 2022:  The Bible

• Communicating with God - Prayer Lesson Handout​

Sep 28, 2022: The Story of Salvation

• The Story of Salvation Lesson Handout​

Oct 05, 2022:  Divine Revelation

• Divine Revelation Lesson Handout​

Oct 12, 2022:  Who is Jesus?

• Who is Jesus Lesson Handout​

Oct 19, 2022: The Paschal Mystery

• The Paschal Mystery Lesson Handout​

Oct 26, 2022:  The Holy Spirit

• The Holy Spirit Lesson Handout​

Nov 02, 2022:  Mary and the Saints

• Mary and the Saints Lesson Handout​

Nov 09, 2022:  The Mass

• The Mass Lesson Handout​

Nov 16, 2022:  The Liturgical Year, Seasons, Preparation for the Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance

• Liturgical Year and Seasons Lesson Handout​

Nov 20, 2022:  Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance, 10:30 am Mass, Immaculate Conception Church

• Script for Rite of Welcoming and Acceptance​

Nov 23, 2022: No meeting – Thanksgiving

Nov 30, 2022:  The Last Things - Death, Judgement, Heaven, and Hell

• The Last Things Lesson Handout​

Dec 07, 2022:  Why do I need the Church?

• Why do I Need the Church? Lesson Handout​

Dec 14, 2022:  Catholic Christmas Traditions and Devotions / Christmas Social

Dec 21, 2023: No meeting - Christmas Holidays

Dec 28, 2023: No meeting - Christmas Holidays

Jan 04: 2023:  The Sacraments - Baptism and Confirmation

• The Sacraments - Baptism and Confirmation Lesson Handout​

Jan 11, 2023:  The Holy Eucharist - Adoration at Immaculate Conception Church

• The Sacraments - The Eucharist Lesson Handout​

Jan 18, 2023:  The Sacraments - Reconciliation and Anointing of the Sick

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

• RCIA - Confession Guide

Jan 25, 2023:  The Sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders

• The Sacraments - Matrimony and Holy Orders Lesson Handout​

Feb 01, 2023:  A Love that Lasts

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

Feb 04, 2023 (Updated):  Archdiocese RCIA Retreat, Holy Trinity Parish, Lenexa, KS

Feb 08, 2023:  A Catholic Moral Vision

• Morality - Jesus Guides us Through Life Lesson Handout​

Feb 15, 2023:  Catholic Social Teaching and Preparation for the Rite of Sending and the Rite of Election

• Catholic Social Teaching Lesson Handout​

Feb 22, 2023: Ash Wednesday - no meeting

Feb 25, 2023: Rite of Sending, 4:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph’s Church

Feb 25, 2023 (Updated): Rite of Election and Continuing Conversion, Church of the Ascension, 9510 W 127th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213

Mar 01, 2023: Mystagogy of the Rite of Election and Preparation for the Penitential Rite

Mar 03, 2023: Penitential Rite for Candidates, 5:30 pm at Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 08, 2023: Preparation for the First Scrutiny

Mar 12, 2023: First Scrutiny for Catechumens/Elect, 8:00 am at St. Joseph's Church

Mar 15, 2023: Preparation for the Second Scrutiny; Review Steps for Confession

Mar 19, 2023: Second Scrutiny for Catechumens/Elect, 10:30 am Mass at Immaculate Conception Church

Mar 22, 2023: Preparation for the Third Scrutiny for Catechumens/Elect 

Mar 25, 2023: Third Scrutiny for Catechumens/Elect at 4:00 pm Mass at St. Joseph’s Church

Mar 29, 2023: Evening of Prayer and Commitment in preparation for the Paschal Sacraments

• The Paschal Mystery and Final Preparation Lesson Handout​

Apr 6, 2023: Holy Thursday: Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 pm at St. Joseph's Church

Apr 7, 2023: Good Friday – 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Church or 7:00 pm at Immaculate Conception Church

Apr 8, 2023: Holy Saturday, The Great Paschal Vigil, 8:00 pm at St. Joseph's Church

Apr 12, 2023: Mystagogy of the Rites of Initiation and review of the RCIA journey

Apr 19, 2023: Discipleship

Apr 26, 2023: Closing Meal

May 28, 223: Pentecost Sunday Sacramental initiation for Catholic adults with Archbishop Naumann