Curious About our Catholic Faith?
Interested in learning more about our Roman Catholic faith? Ever thought about becoming Catholic? Wonder what the steps are to becoming a Catholic? Then RCIA may be right for you! The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults come into full communion with the Catholic Church. Please contact Deacon Mike Boggs @ 812-265-4166 Ext 240 or deaconboggs@popeace.org
What does the white robe symbolize?
The newly baptized are dressed in a white garment after baptism to symbolize that they are washed clean of sin and that they are called to continue to walk in this newness of life.
What does the candle symbolize?
A small candle is lit from the Easter candle and given to the newly baptized as a reminder to them always to walk as children of the Light and to be the light of Christ to the world.
What does the Sacred Chrism symbolize?
Why was this ancient rite restored?
It was restored in the Church to highlight the fact that the newly baptized are received into a community of faith, which is challenged to realize that they too have become different because of this new life in the community.
Is there a ceremony or preparation for Catholics who never or seldom have practiced the faith?
For Catholics who have been Baptized, Confirmed and made First Communion but then drifted from the faith, the way they return is through the Sacrament of Penance. Catholics who were baptized but never received Confirmation and/or Eucharist also participate in a period of formation. This process of formation is completed with the reception of the Sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Communion often at the Easter Vigil or during the Easter Season.
What is the role of a godparent for an adult being baptized?
Prior to the Rite of Election, the catechumen may choose one or two godparents, who will accompany the Catechumen on the day of Election, at the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation, and during the Period of Mystagogy. They are called to show the Catechumens good example of the Christian life, sustain them in moments of hesitancy and anxiety, bear witness, and guide their progress in the baptismal life.
RCIA Calender Unofficial 2024-25
| Date | Subject | Presenter | Notes | |
| 9/4/24 | CH 1 My Soul Longs for You, O God
CH 2 God Comes to Meet Us |
Deacon Mike | The Creed – Faith Professed | |
| 9/11/24 | CH 3 Proclaim the Gospel to Every Creature
CH 4 Bring about the Obedience of Faith |
Deacon Mike | ||
| 9/18/24 | CH 5 I Believe in God
CH 6 Man and Woman in the Beginning |
Deacon Mike | ||
| 9/25/24 | CH 7 The Good News: God Has Sent His Son
CH 8 The Saving Death and Resurrection of Christ |
Fr. Chris | Paschal Mysteries | |
| 10/2/24 | CH 9 Receive the Holy Spirit
CH 10 The Church: Reflecting the Light of Christ |
Deacon Mike | ||
| 10/09/24 | CH 13 Our Eternal Destiny
Liturgical Year/Advent practices |
Deacon Mike | ||
| 10/18/24 | No Session – Fall Break | |||
| 10/23/24 | CH 11 The Four Marks of the Church | Fr. Chris | ||
| NO SESSION – ALL SAINTS | ||||
| The Sacraments: The Faith Celebrated | ||||
| 11/6/24 | CH 12 Mary: The Church’s First and Most Perfect Member | Bridget Fry | Prayer in our Lives | |
| 11/13/24 | CH 15 Baptism: Becoming a Christian
CH 16 Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission |
Fr. Chris | Sacraments of Initiation | |
| 11/20/24 | No Session – Thanksgiving Break | |||
| 11/27/24 | CH 17 The Eucharist: Source and Summit of the Christian Life | Bridget Fry | Sacraments of Initiation | |
| 12/1/24 | First Sunday of Advent | |||
| 12/5/24 | CH 18 Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation
CH 19 Anointing of the Sick |
Fr. Chris | Sacraments of Healing | |
| Christian Morality: The Faith Lived | ||||
| 12/8/24 | Immaculate Conception | |||
| 12/11/24 | CH 20 Holy Orders
CH 21 Sacrament of Marriage |
Deacon Mike | Sacraments of Vocation & Service | |
| 12/18/24 | CH 23 Life in Christ – Part One
CH 24 Life in Christ – Part Two |
Deacon Mike | ||
| 12/25/24 | Christmas: Christmas Break | |||
| 2024 | ||||
| 1/3/25 | No Session – Christmas Break | |||
| 1/8/25 | CH 25 The First Commandment
CH 26 The Second Commandment CH 27 The Third Commandment |
Deacon Mike | Worship | |
| 1/15/25 | CH 29 The Fifth Commandment | Deacon Mike | ||
| 1/22/25 | CH 28 The Fourth Commandment
CH 30 The Sixth Commandment CH 33 The Ninth Commandment |
Bridget Fry | Family | |
| 1/28/25 | CH 31 The Seventh Commandment
CH 32 The Eighth Commandment CH 34 The Tenth Commandment |
Deacon Mike | How we treat our Neighbors | |
| 2/5/25 | Lenten Practices | Fr. Chris | ||
| 3/5/2025 | ASH Wednesday | |||
| No Session | ||||
| Reconciliation Service | ***** | Prince of Peace 6:00p – 8:00p | ||
| 4/9/25 | Vigil Mass Explanation & Walk-Through | Fr. Chris | Meet at Prince of Peace | |
| 4/17/25 | Holy Thursday | |||
| 4/18/25 | Good Friday | |||
| 4/19/25 | Easter Vigil Mass | 8:00 PM – Prince of Peace | ||
| 4/20/25 | Easter Sunday | |||