Christ the King Parish

Pleasant Hill, California

Diocese of Oakland

"To Hear the Gospel and Make a Difference"

Are you searching for a spiritual home?
Do you feel drawn to the Roman Catholic community?

We invite you to attend our “no strings,”
6-week Inquiry Series,
beginning Thursday evening,
May 20, 2010 at 7 p.m.


This series is ideal for learning about Catholicism.
It's also a great opportunity for baptized Catholics
who have not completed their sacraments
(Eucharist and Confirmation).

For information, contact  RCIA Coordinator

Al Garrotto at algarrotto@comcast.net
or
call the parish office at (925) 682-2486.

Currently, 18 adults are in the final stages
of preparation to formalize their commitment
to Christ as Roman Catholics.
The will be received into the Church
on April 3 at the Easter Vigil

(the night before Easter Sunday).

Rite of Election 2010
Christ the Light Cathedral, Oakland, CA

 

RCIA is a ministry with the special mission of introducing Inquirers to our Roman Catholic faith and to our local worshipping community.
In solidarity with the spirit of the Second Vatican Council
and with the universal Church,
our local bishop, and our parish Mission Statement,
we accept the summons to serve those wishing
to explore our beliefs, values, and way of life.

AROUND THE SNACK TABLE

This is where you will find the answers to questions about current Catholic thought on a variety of issues. We are always adding to this mini-library, so come back periodically.

Q: Is there life after death?
A. Fr. Brian Joyce, Pastor of Christ the King Parish, offers this
explanation . . .

Q. What ever happened to sin?
A. Fr. Joyce answers this question in two parts.   Part 1     Part 2

Q. What Do Catholics Say During Mass?
A. Here's a "crib sheet" you can use, so you won't feel dumb. We want you to feel at home when you worship with us.

(stay tuned--more Q & A to come)


“You are of the household of God.
You are the house whose foundations are the apostles and prophets,
and whose cornerstone is Christ Jesus.
In Him the whole structure is joined together.”

Ephesians 2:19-21

* The Rite of Christian Initiation 

For many years, becoming a Catholic was primarily a private matter.
A potential Catholic met with the local priest at the parish office for instruction,
and then was baptized privately. Because the Church had no standardized process
for initiating new members, the content taught to an individual,
the length of the instruction, etc. varied from diocese to diocese,
from parish to parish.

Thanks,
in particular, to the work of two religious educators,
Dr. Christiane Brusselmans and Fr. Jim Dunning,
parishes have used the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
since 1972. In that year, Po
pe Paul VI endorsed RCIA
as the
model to replace the old process.

                                                     

 Source: Little Black Book 2010, Diocese of Saginaw, MI
(based on concept and text by Bishop Kenneth Untener)

 

Last updated: March 4, 2010

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