The Journey to Initiation (RCIA)

If you have been flipping through your copies of the readings at Sunday Mass the past couple of weeks, you will have noticed that we have been using the Scripture readings used for the First and Second 'Scrutiny' for the RCIA -- Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults -- Program.

These candidates have expressed a desire to be baptized and received into the Catholic Church.  Over the past several months they have journeyed with others, learning about our faith. They have undergone this program so that at the Easter Vigil, they will respond lovingly to God's call to be baptized, confirmed and receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist for the first time.

Fr. Edwin has invited parishioners to attend the Easter Vigil Mass where the sacraments of initiation will take place for the RCIA candidates.  Please keep in mind that the Mass is long (3 hours...at least).  There will be 9 readings from scripture (7 Old Testament Readings, Epistle from the New Testament and the Gospel), in addition to the sacraments of initiation being conferred on the cadidates.  If you are able to attend, it will be a wonderful celebration as we come together to rejoice in the Lord's Resurrection.

Plus, Fr. Edwin has asked that you continue to pray for the candidates.  Below you will find a photo of the candidates, with their sponsors at the Rite of Elect ceremony that took place at Holy Redeemer Parish in Pickering on Sunday, February 26 celebrated by Bishop Vincent Nguyen.

Thank you for your prayers and support for the RCIA candidates.  May this Lenten season be a time of growth as we journey towards the joy of Easter.