St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish

Sobieski, Wisconsin
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Sacramental Preparation

Continuing Adult Enrichment is offered:

  1. to parents and Godparents in preparation for the celebration of Baptism
  2. to parents with their children in preparation for First Reconciliation
  3. to parents with their children in preparation for First Eucharist
  4. to parents and sponsors of Confirmation Candidates
  5. to couples preparing for Marriage

 

 
Other Opportunities

Adult Volunteers are also provided with and encouraged to update their own Religious and Spiritual life:

  1. catechists, sponsors, and other community members involved in the R.C.I.A.
  2. teachers (in service) in our Religious Education Program
  3. teachers are encouraged to seek certification through the Diocese
  4. the parish bulletin carries articles on the faith and morals
  5. the church bulletin board reminds the community where Diocesan wide enrichment and Retreats are available
  6. at times, during Lent, an Adult Enrichment opportunity may be provided

 

 
R.C.I.A.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process through which adults are fully initiated into the Catholic faith community. During this process, a close-knit community takes new members into itself by sharing its most valuable experiences over a period of time, ending with a fully accepted new member at the Easter Vigil. This process includes 4 periods of formation: Precatechumenated (an informal introduction to the Catholic community, a time of prayer and discussion designed to help an individual make a decision about entering the Catechumenate. Catechumenate (is a specific period during which an intellectual understanding of the faith is presented). Enlightenment (is a period of intense spiritual preparation). And Mystagogia (is a period of reflection on full membership in the Church). These 4 periods are separated by major liturgical rites or stages.

 

Any adult who has never been baptized, OR baptized in another church and is interested in joining the Catholic Church, OR baptized a Catholic but never received the other sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation, this journey is for you.  Please contact the rectory (822-5255).