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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process of
prayer, reflection and study that teaches participants about the
Roman Catholic faith possibly leading to full Christian initiation
in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil. Individual sponsors
will assist us in training participants through the entire process.
If you are someone who has never been baptized, been baptized
in another faith tradition, or been baptized Catholic but have
never received your First Communion or Confirmation and you would
like to find out more about the Catholic Church then this is the
process for you! The RCIA program is held in conjunction with
St. Patrick Parish. If you are interested, contact Sr. Denise
Descoteaux at 364-2133.
Are you a young adult, out of high school and interested in emerging
into an adult Catholic faith? The Director of the Newman Center
will prepare you for the reception of gifts of the Holy Spirit
through the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Sacrament is administered
in the Spring as part of St. Patrick Parish. Contact Sr. Denise
Descoteaux at 364-2133 for more information.
The confession (or disclosure) of sins frees us and facilitates
our reconciliation with others. Through such an admission one looks
squarely at the sins he/she is guilty of, takes responsibility for
them, and thereby opens himself again to God and the communion of
the Church in order to make a new future possible. (Catechism of
the Catholic Church).
Confessions are held weekly at St. Patrick Church on Saturdays 3:30-4:45
p.m. or by appointment with the Fr. David Cox, the pastor of St.
Patrick Church.
Spiritual Direction offers a chance for individual exploration of
God's movement in one's life in a one-on-one, confidential setting
with someone experienced in the art of assisting others to grow
in their relationship with God.
Weddings for UMR students are celebrated at St. Patrick Church.
Marriage preparation and all wedding arrangements are with Deacon
Brooks or Fr. Cox. Please contact the parish office at 573-364-1435
for more details.
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