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Sacraments
THE SACRAMENTS — TOUCHED BY CHRIST’S LOVE
INITIATION
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Would like to learn more about the Catholic faith? Are interested in becoming Catholic? Are a baptized Catholic who wishes to receive Communion?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a way in which adults become full, active members of the Catholic Church. The goal of the RCIA process is full, conscious, and active participation. RCIA helps adults grow in their relationship with God, become familiar with Catholic teachings and practices, get acquainted with the faith community, and get involved.
You are invited to learn more about becoming Catholic on Tuesday, October 20th and 27th at 7:00PM in Roetter Hall at Good Samaritan Episcopal
Church.
Download the Flyer * Contact Patty Stewart, Director of RCIA and Confirmation at
cathcom@ucsd.edu
Sacrament of Confirmation
Our Confirmation program is for those who are Baptized and have received First Communion. Confirmation classes will begin in Winter Quarter 2009. Sessions will meet every week of the quarter on Monday nights, at Good Samaritan, from 7-9 p.m.
Download the Flyer * Contact Patty Stewart, Director of RCIA and Confirmation at
cathcom@ucsd.edu
Infant Baptism
Contact Fr. Joseph at
jsergott@ucsd.edu to sign up to have your child Baptized. The last day to sign up for the January 10 Baptisms is December 10.
HEALING
Reconciliation
You’re invited to take that small risk of confessing so that you can experience God’s love for you in this very personal way.
Sundays from 4:15 – 5:00 or by
appointment with
Fr. John Paul or Fr. Joseph. Also, experience the communal dimension of this sacrament by attending the Advent (December 1, 2009, 7 p.m.) and Lenten (date and time TBD)
reconciliation services. After sharing the scriptures and a communal examination of conscience, there will be an opportunity for private confession. This communal celebration is an ideal way to experience the fullness of this sacrament of grace as we journey together towards Christmas or Easter.
Anointing of the Sick
“Is anyone among you sick? Call for a priest and be anointed with oil in the name of the Lord.” All whose health is seriously impaired by sickness or old age are invited and encouraged to celebrate the sacrament. Anointing was, for a time, popularly called last rites, but in recent decades, the Church has reclaimed this sacrament as a healing sacrament, to be celebrated at the beginning of a serious illness if possible. Contact
Fr. John Paul for more information.
VOCATION
Marriage
Did you know that the covenant of marriage symbolizes the covenant between Christ and the Church? Download or pick up a brochure in the church entrance to find out more about how to prepare for your wedding day and a lifetime of marriage.
Download the Marriage Brochure PDF
Deacons and Priests
Have you considered serving the Church as a deacon or priest? Ask
Fr. John Paul.
Sisters and Brothers
One way to deepen your baptismal commitment is by joining a community of sisters and brothers with a common purpose. Ask
Fr. John Paul.
