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RCIA Coordinator Resources

Events

Embrace Our Experience
Workshop for RCIA Coordinators and 1 or 2 team members.
June 12, 2013 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Diocese Administration Building, Manchester
For more details and to register Online at: embrace2013.eventbrite.com
Download Flyer (pdf)

RCIA Team Workshop
“Discovering Christ in RCIA”
Saturday, September 14, 2013, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Presenter: Fr. Marc Drouin, pastor
St. Andre Bessette Parish, Laconia, NH

Fall Adult Confirmation
Sunday, October 20, 2013, 2 p.m.
Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, NH

Prayer with the Bishop
Sunday, November 3, 2013, 2:30 p.m.
St. John the Evangelist, Concord, NH

Thursday, November 7, 2013 7 p.m.
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal, Hampton, NH

Tuesday, November 19, 2013, 7 p.m.
Saints Mary and Joseph, Salem, NH.

Thursday, November 21, 2013, 7 p.m.
St. Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, NH

RCIA Team Retreat
“Weaving a Spirituality of Wholeness and Hope”
Saturday, February 8, 2014, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Presenter: Sr. Helene Cote, pm
Christ the King Parish, St. John the Evangelist, Concord, NH

Rite of Election
Sunday, March 9, 2014, 1 & 3 p.m.
Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, NH

Retreat for Elect, Candidates, Sponsors and Teams
Saturday, April 5, 2014, 9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saint Marie Parish, Manchester, NH

Easter Vigil
April 19, 2014

Spring Adult Confirmation
Sunday, April 27, 2014, 2 p.m.
Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, NH

Neophyte Mass
Sunday, May 4, 2014, 10:30 a.m.
Saint Joseph Cathedral, Manchester, NH

Resources for Pastors: 10 Tips for Attracting New Catholics

When speaking about the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process, some parishes say, "We do not have anyone expressing interest in becoming a Catholic."

This raises the question of how we invite people. Do you have an RCIA process in place? Is there an identified contact person who can provide information and follow-up? Are parishioners invited each year to become involved in RCIA ministry as a team member, sponsor, hospitality person, etc.? Are new or relatively new team members encouraged to participate in the diocesan workshops that support RCIA teams? Read the full article: Ten Tips for Attracting New Catholics.

RCIA Coordinators Information Sheet

Many RCIA Coordinators generously volunteer their time and talent to their parishes. Oftentimes there is a change in contact information such as e-mail, address or telephone. In order to keep RCIA Coordinators current, The Catechumenate Office is requesting you to fill out an update form, if there are changes. You may return this form electronically, by regular mail or fax (603-669-0377) or send the information in an e-mail to esmith@rcbm.org.

Resources for Parish RCIA Coordinators and Their Pastors

• Acceptance and Welcoming (pdf)
• First Scrutiny (pdf)
• Second Scrutiny (pdf)
• Third Scrutiny (pdf)
• Rite of Sending (pdf)
• http://teamrcia.com
• North American Forum on the Catechumenate Newsletters

For more information, please contact: Eileen Smith Director of the Office of the Catechumenate (603) 663-0174 esmith@rcbm.org