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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (often abbreviated RCIA) is the process through which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life. Children who were not baptized as infants are also initiated through an adapted process of this rite, sometimes mistakenly referred to as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC).

RCIA is primarily a journey of faith. It is a restoration of the ancient practice of initiation in the church.  It is focused on conversion, whereby the candidates enter into an extended period of formation and conversion through prayer and reflection on the Gospels.          

It is also a communal journey in which the church community ritually celebrates conversion at various points during the journey. The RCIA is not a program but a sacramental process in which candidates are fully initiated into the Catholic faith. 


RCIA Meetings in our Parish.

All Catholic adults who have not yet made their First Communion or received the Sacrament of Confirmation and other adults who wish to know more about our Catholic Faith are cordially invited to attend the RCIA meetings every Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the new cathedral.

Also, for those of you who may have known someone that left the catholic church to a different denomination, please click here and recommend our letter to them. You can either print it out or E-mail it to them by clicking on the E-mail icon.
 

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Announcements

  1. Members of Women's Auxiliary Thanks to All

    Members of the Women's Auxiliary of our Parish would like to thank all those who supported their recent Festival of Tables. Proceeds will aid our Cathedral Building Fund.


  2. Parking of Vehicles outside the eastern wall

    Parishioners are reminded that it is an offense to park your vehicles outside the eastern wall of the Church's property.  When parked in this area, your vehicles cause the obstruction of traffic which can lead to a serious accident occurring at this junction.  Vehicles found parked in this no-parking area will be towed at the owners expense.  


  3. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral thanks the donors

     We wish to thank the 45 donors who have contributed $40,115.00 to the 2011 anual Appeal. St. Francis Xavier Cathedral has set a target of $300000.00 from at least 450 persons. We look forward to receiving a balance of $259885.00 from an additional 405 donors.

    Please be prepared to give your pledge to one of your appeal members as we move "Onward Together in Faith: Sharing His Gifts."


  4. Altar Servers Meeting

    Altar Server Meeting will no longer be held on Tuesdays.
    Meetings will be held on Saturday evenings after the 6:00 p.m. Mass and on Sunday after both the 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. Masses for 15 minutes.
    All altar servers are asked to be present for these meetings.

     


  5. Evening Prayer and Benediction

    Evening Prayer and Benediction will take place today at 5:00 p.m. and again next Sunday, 13th March, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. as we celebrate the Rite of Election. Parishioners are encouraged to support our Catechumens.


  6. St Francis Congratulates Sister Jacinta

     Congratulations to Sister Jacinta  Neely on her recent retirement after 42 years of teaching. We wish her  all the best in the future and may God continue to bless her.


  7. Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist

    Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist, Commentators and Lectors are asked to pick up a copy of the new schedule after Mass.
     


  8. "Years of Favour" book on sale

    As part of the 50th anniversary celebration of the establishment of Nassau as a diocese, the book "Years of Favour" was produced.

    This magnificent document on our diocese, from its history to the present, was introduced on Sunday, 29th January, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. here at St. Francis. All are invited. 


  9. Construction of a Kiosk

    The construction taking place just outside the tower is a Kiosk. It is intended to be used as an extension to the Catholic Bookstore after each weekend Mass. On sale will be religious souvenirs, periodicals, books, etc. Please be sure to support our bookstore by purchasing your Catholic materials.


  10. RCIA Meeting
    Adult Catholics interested in becoming Team Members or sponsors are invited to attend the RCIA meetings which are held on Wednesdays in the parish centre.

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