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RCIA Schedule 2007-2008
St. Mary’s, Rockville

Revised September 29, 2007 

This schedule supersedes all 

others with an earlier date       

Pre-Catechumenate

Wed. October 3

Introductory meeting.  Catechumans and RCIA committee. 

Parish witness: Janet Wilson  Distribute Pillar of Fire  
Booklets.  Explain process.
Wed. October 10 Distribute Outline of Catholic Faith.
Overview and Summary of Catholic Beliefs
Q & A  Roger Langley
Wed. October 17 Mass Video.  Q & A Session.  Father James Downs
Wed. October 24 Mass Video.  Catholic approach to the Bible.  Roger Langley
Wed. October 31 All Saint’s Day, Communion of Saints and Holy Days, Precepts.   
Father Edward Giurgi.   Focus on Jesus.  Norma Langley
Wed. November 7 The Mass, Step by Step. (Video & lecture)  Norma Langley
Wed. November 14 Preparation for rites of becoming a Catechumen.  Sponsor 
selection. Tour main church.  Cecile Galczynski

Catechumenate

Sun. November 18 Acceptance into Order of Catechumens. 10:30 a.m. Mass. 
Meet in school, distribute & explain how to use CCC.
Wed. November 21 No session.  Encourage all to attend parish Thanksgiving 
Liturgy on Thursday, November 22nd 10:00 a.m. Mass 
Main Church
Wed. November 28 Small Groups Discussions.  Norma Langley
Sun. December 2 First Sunday of Advent
Wed. December 5 Pastor's Visit.  Monsignor John Myslinski
Advent, Liturgical Year, Introduction to the Gospels.  
Roger Langley
Sat. December 8 Feast of Immaculate Conception.  
Wed. December 12 Immaculate Conception.   Mary’s role in the Church
Video and discussion.

 No meetings Dec. 19 and Dec. 26

Wed. January 2 Creed I.  Deacon Al Turner 
Wed. January 9 Creed II.  Deacon Al Turner
Wed. January 16 Sacraments I.  Father Roy Campbell
Wed. January 23 Sacraments II.  Father James Downs
Wed. January 30 Ten Commandments. Vince Cornell, 

Notre Dame Grad Student

Wed. February 6 Ash Wednesday.  Significance of Ash Wednesday and  
meaning of Lent - Mass 7:00 p.m. in the Main Church.  Receive
ashes.  Sign book, Sponsor present, practice for Rite of
Sending

Rite of Election & Continuing Conversion

Sun. February 10 (First Sunday of Lent). 10:30 a.m. Mass.  Rite of Sending and  
3:00 p.m. at Shrine of the Immaculate Conception,
Washington, D.C., Rite of Election
Wed. February 13 Visit by pastor, Monsignor John Myslinski or Father Val Keveny
Devotions, Symbols and Sacraments

Purification & Enlightenment

Wed. February 20 Morality, Examination of Conscience.  Roger Langley
Sun. February 24 First Scrutiny. (3rd Sunday of Lent) 10:30 a.m. Mass. 
Presentation of Creed.  Meeting to discuss Woman at Well  

John 4:5-42.

Wed. February 27 Introduction to Spirituality.  Professor Kathleen H. Brown, 
Washington Theological Union
Sun.. March 2 

Second Scrutiny (4th Sunday of Lent) 12:30 p.m. Mass.   

Presentation of the Lord's Prayer.  Meeting to discuss Blind Man

John 9:1-41

Wed. March 5 Preparation for Confession.  Roger Langley
Make first Confession in the Church
Sun. March 9 Third Scrutiny (5th Sunday of Lent) 9:00 a.m. Mass.  
Meeting to discuss Raising of Lazarus

John 11:1-45

Wed. March 12 Catholic Marriage.  Parish couple,  David and Marilyn Green 
Abortion, Birth Control, life issues.  Roger Langley
Sun. March 16 Palm Sunday (No group activity scheduled)
Wed. March 19 Our Lady's Chapel.  Rosary.  Beverly Ponton
Stations of the Cross.  Father Downs, Carl Fahrner
Thurs. March 20 Holy Thursday
Fri. March 21 Good Friday

Initiation

Sat.

March 22 Afternoon practice in Church   
Easter Vigil Mass 8:00 p.m.  Sacraments of Initiation

Mystagogy

Wed. April 9 Certificates presented.  Gifts & Fruits of Holy Spirit.   
Opportunities to serve the parish
Thurs. April 10 Mass & Potluck Dinner for RCIA, SCC and Bible Study groups
Wed. April 16 Review What It Means to be a Catholic.  Suggest readings.   
Jesus & Fruits of the Spirit.  Distribute group Mail list.
Wed. April 23 Scripture references for Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, 
Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist
Wed.

April 30

Praying to the Holy Spirit 
Thurs.  May 1 Ascension Thursday
Fri.  May 2 Introduction to Small Christian Communities
Begin Novena to the Holy Spirit
Sat.  May 10 Conclude Novena to the Holy Spirit
Sun.  May 11  Pentecost

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