RCIA Talks on the Catholic Faith

A series of talks to help you understand the teachings and traditions of the Catholic Church. The sessions will be on Mondays from 8.00 to 9.30pmin Room 2 of the Parish Pastoral Centre, Laindon Road (immediately behind the Church)

If you are interested in finding out more about this course, please contact Father John McGrath on (01277) 624891 or use the contact page on the left

CHURCH OF THE MOST HOLY REDEEMER

21 Laindon Road, Billericay CM12 9LL

JOURNEY IN FAITH & INTRODUCTION TO THE CATHOLIC FAITH

THIS COURSE OF TALKS ON MONDAY EVENINGS FROM 8 – 9.30 PM

IS INTENDED TO HELP PEOPLE WHO:

• Attend Mass regularly but are not Catholic

• Wish to understand the Catholic faith

• Are married to a Catholic

• Are parents who wish to understand the Catholic faith of their children or partners

• Are parents of children who are to be baptised.

• Are parents of children preparing for their first Reconciliation and Holy Communion

• Have been baptised as a Catholic but would like to be Confirmed

• Want to rethink or refresh their faith

• May have lapsed from the faith but now wish to return to the regular practice of their faith

The Course follows the book “Path Through Catholicism” by Mark Link S.J. published by R.C.L. and the relevant chapter numbers are indicated in brackets following the theme.

Attendance does not imply any commitment.

You are welcome to attend any or all of these series of talks.

Refreshments are provided during the evening

PROGRAMME FOR 2009/10

Introduction & Faith Journey (1)	7th September 2009
The Mass & tour of the Church (12)	14th September
Divine Revelation of God (2)	21st September
The Old Testament (3)	28th September
The New Testament (4)	5th October
God the Father (5)	12th October
Jesus the Son of God (6)	19th October
School half-term: no meeting	26th October
God the Holy Spirit (7)	2nd November
The Catholic Church (8)	9th November
Rejoicing in Love (23)	16th November
Prayer (17)	23rd November
Advent	30th November
Christmas & Social	7th December
Christmas Holidays
Liturgy (9)	4th January 2010
Baptism (10)	11th January
Confirmation (11)	18th January
Eucharist (12)	25th January
Reconciliation (13)	1st February
Anointing of the Sick (14)	8th February
School half-term: no meeting	15th February
Marriage (15)	22nd February
Holy Orders ( 16)	1st March
Loving God (19)	9th March
Loving Neighbour (20)	15th March
Holy Week & Easter	22nd March
Holy Week & Easter ceremonies	28th March – 4th April
Witnessing to Love (22)	19th April
Post Easter Reflection & Social	26th April

Our RCIA Candidates 2009-10

Our RCIA Candidates 2009-10 & their Sponsors