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Good Shepherd's Right of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process is starting Tuesday, Sept. 5. This is an ongoing commitment and Journey in Faith that will conclude in the spring. RCIA candidates are gradually introduced to all aspects of Roman Catholic beliefs and practices. If you or someone you know is interested in taking this journey and making a commitment to the RCIA process, please speak with Deacon Keith or call the office 973-786-6631 before Sept. 5th.

Below is the full schedule of sessions:

RCIA PROCESS
Journey of Faith - Tuesdays at 7:00-8:30 pm - Chapel

		2017

September	5^th	Welcome to the RCIA! The RCIA Process and Rites (Fr. Tim)
	12^th	The Sacraments: An Introduction (Fr. Tim)
	19^th	The Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation (Fr. Tim)
	26^th	The Sacrament of the Eucharist and The Mass (Fr. Tim)

October	3^rd	The Sacraments of Anointing of the Sick / Penance and Reconciliation (Fr. Michael)
	10^th	The Sacraments of Matrimony and Holy Orders (Dcn. Keith)
	17^th	The Bible (OT) (Ken)
	24^th	The Bible (NT) (Fr. Tim)
	29^th	Rite of Welcome
	31^st	Christian Moral Living and Social Justice (Fr. Michael)

November	7^th	The Dignity of Life and a Consistent Ethic of Life (Fr. Michael)
	14^th	Mary (Dcn. Keith)
	21^st	The Saints (Dcn. Keith)

December	5^th	Tradition of the Church and Divine Revelation (Dcn. Keith)

		2018

January	9^th	The Holy Trinity (Fr. Michael)
	16^th	Catholic Prayers and Practices (Ken)
	23^rd	Who Shepherds the Church (Fr. Michael)
	30^th	Your Prayer Life (Fr. Tim)

February	6^th	Living Lent (Fr. Tim)
	13^th	The Way of the Cross (Ken)
	20^th	Scrutinies: Looking Within (Fr. Tim)
	27^th	The Creed (Ken)

March	4^th
	6^th	Lord’s Prayer (Dcn. Keith)
	11^th
	13^th	The Church Year (Dcn. Keith)
	20^th	The Meaning of Holy Week (Fr. Michael)

April	10^th	Conversion: A lifelong Process (Dcn. Keith)
	17^th	The Role of the Laity (Ken)
	24^th	Your Spiritual Gifts and Discernment (Fr. Michael)

May	1^st	Our Call to Holiness / Living the Virtues / Family Life (Dcn. Keith)
	8^th	Evangelization (Fr. Michael)
	15^th	Eschatology: The “Last Things” (Fr. Tim)