"Were not our hearts burning within us
while He spoke to us on the way
and opened the scriptures to us?"
Luke 24:32
We Welcome…..
People of All Faiths & All Races | People of Diverse Cultures | Divorced or Separated Persons | Families with Children | Persons Alone in the World | The LGBTQ Community | Homeless Persons | Loving Relationships | Married Couples | Single Persons | Those in Recovery | Travelers: Far & Near | Widows & Widowers | Visitors
“Come, Lord, stir us up and call us back. Kindle and seize us. Be our fire and our sweetness. Let us love. Let us run.”
Sunday, February 18th, 2024, the First Sunday of Lent, Bryan Sobchuk celebrated “The Call to Continuing Conversion” with Archbishop Perez at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul. With him are his sponsor Kathrina Inchoco, Frank Hobin and Fr. Bill
REFLECTIONS OF THE PARTICIPANT OF THE 2022-2023 RCIA PROCESS.
April 16, 2023 - Ted Baker, Received into Full Communion in the Church
Sunday, February 26, 2023 - R.C.I.A. The Call to Continuing Conversion - Ted Baker
Sunday, November 27, 2022 - R.C.I.A Rite of Welcoming - Ted Baker
REFLECTIONS OF THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2021-2022 RCIA PROCESS.
2021-2022 Catechumens and Candidates
Catechumens: Candidates:
April Lynn “Mary” Bialas Gina Diana “Theresa” Moore
Christine Worthington “Joan” Rihn Carlos Alberto “Thomas” Rice
On Sunday, March 6th our parish community “sent forth” our Catechumens (unbaptized) April Bialas and Christine Rihn along with their sponsors, David Bialas and Patrick Bik as well as our Candidates (baptized but not fully initiated in the Church) Carlos Rice and Gina Moore and their sponsors Joanna Murray and Sean Garry to the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul for the Rite of Election with Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez.
2020-2021 Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
Sunday, April 11, 2021 7:00 PM Mass - Reception of Sacraments
John Karol “Thomas” Wilson, Jr.
2019-2020 Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA)
Sunday, June 14, 2020 7:00 PM Mass—Reception of Sacraments
Christopher Cowles (Sponsor), Lindsay Waqar (Candidate), Rev. Bill Donnelly, OSA, Brett Schneider (Candidate), Ed Riehl (Sponsor)
REFLECTIONS OF THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2017-2018 RCIA PROCESS.
REFLECTIONS OF THE PARTICIPANTS OF THE 2015-2016 RCIA PROCESS.
Reflections of the participants of the 2014-2015 RCIA Process.
April 2019 - R.C.I.A. Candidates (Profession of Faith, Confirmation and First Holy Communion) and Catechumen
Candidates: Ashley Foreman and Thomas White. Catechumen: Karen Connolly
June 21, 2018 - Those who received the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter gather in June for a reunion
April 08, 2018 - R.C.I.A - Candidates - Profession of Faith, Confirmation and First Holy Communion
Scott Gillenwater, Richard Byrd and Michael McGrory
Group Pictures of Neophytes and Candidates with Fr. Bill and Sponsors
March 31, 2018 Easter Vigil: Baptism, Confirmation & First Communion of Catechumens
Evan Schaffner, Kathleen Kenny and Miles Humemamsky
2017-2018 R.C.I.A. Catechumens and Candidates
Evan Schaffner, Miles Humenansky, Katie Kenny, Scott Gillenwater, and Mike McGrory are preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter 2018.
June 04, 2017, Pentecost Sunday - Ignacio Romanowski (Candidate) - Receives The Sacraments of Confirmation and First Holy Communion
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April 03, 2016 Candidates - Profession of Faith, Confirmation and First Holy Communion
Alexander Puhalla (Donna Puhalla, Sponsor), Gavin Villacorta (Joanna Bowen, Sponsor), Fr. Bill, Zachary Lowder (Cinthya Yabar, Sponsor)
Zachary Lowder making his Profession of Faith to the Catholic Church.
March 26, 2016 Easter Vigil: Baptism and Confirmation of Catechumens
Baptism of Jerre Riggs
Baptism of Matt Currier
The Newly Baptized Receiving the "Light of Christ."
Receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation
Jerre with his sponsor Christina Riggs and Matt Currier with his sponsor Erica Hollenbach, with father Bill Waters, OSA
February 14, 2016: The Rite of Sending Catechumens for Election and Candidates for Recognition by the Bishop
MATT CURRIER, CATECHUMEN, SIGNING THE "BOOK OF THE ELECT"
JERRE RIGGS, CATECHUMEN, SIGNING THE "BOOK OF THE ELECT"
MATT CURRIER (CATECHUMEN), JERR RIGGS (CATECHUMEN), ZAC LOWDER (CANDIDATE)
WITH SPONSORS: ERICA HOLLENBACH, CHRISTINA RIGGS AND CINTHYA YABAR
WITH ALEX PUHALLA AND PATRICK LANZA
November 29, 2015: Rite of Acceptance - Jerre Riggs, Matt Currier, Zac Lowder, Alex Puhalla, and Gavin Villacorta
Matt Currier, Jerre Riggs, Zac Lowder, Alex Puhalua, and Gavin Villacorta have been meeting each Monday since September with Fr. Bill and Patrick Lanza in what is called "The Inquiry Stage," the initial period in the process of "The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults" (RCIA). During this time among other things they have inquired about the journey of faith, the meaning of the Mass, scripture, the role of the pope, bishops, priests, deacons and the laity, the saints, Mary, prayer and the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.
Having discussed and reflected on these topics and similar ones, Matt, Jerre, Zac, Alex and Gavin now have moved into the next stage of the process. This took place at the 7:00 PM Mass on Sunday, November 29, the First Sunday of Advent, at a ceremony called "The Rite of Acceptance." At this liturgy they told the community they were seeking to grow in faith. They were introduced to the community by their respective sponsors and the community assured them of their prayers and support.
Matt and Jerre who have never been baptized are now officially "Catechumens" as they continue the process to receive all the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday, March 26th.
Zac who is called a "Candidate" has already been baptized in another Christian community, a Baptist. As Zac continues in the RCIA process, he will make a Profession of Faith to the Catholic Church and then be Confirmed and receive First Holy Communion at Easter.
Alex and Gavin who have already been baptized Catholics and have received First Holy Communion are presently preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Angela Daubert, London Trusik, and Becky Mueller celebrate the Rite of Sending Forth with Father Bill before going to the Cathedral Basilica to the Rite of Election on the First Sunday of Lent with Archbishop Charles Chaput.
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) allows adults requesting baptism or who were baptized in another faith tradition to seek Full Communion in the Catholic Church. This process also welcomes adults, baptized Catholic, who are seeking to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation. The period of preparation is usually nine months.
If you are interested in joining the RCIA process, please contact the parish office to learn more.
Initiation for Adults
Religious faith formation is a lifelong process of growth and education that takes place in the parish and in the home. The goal of faith formation is two-fold: the personal growth in knowledge and the mission of the Catholic faith; and the spiritual growth of each individual as a disciple of Jesus Christ who shares the mission. Faith Formation provides parish members and those being received into the Church with the necessary sacramental preparation. This is accomplished through the CCD/PREP program for children and the RCIA for adults. However, faith formation is on-going. As a parish, St. Augustine supports and promotes the spiritual growth of all our members with the celebration of the sacraments, our liturgies, prayer, seasonal programs, outreach opportunities as well as opportunities for involvement in the life of the parish community. We encourage and support a stewardship of time, talent and treasure: sharing the gifts we receive from God.
Becky Mueller, London Trusik, and Angela Daubert, were fully Initiated into the Catholic faith during our Easter Vigil 2015 on Saturday Night, April 4th. After many months of preparation and contemplation, we welcome them with open hearts into our family of believers. Welcome!
Becky, London, and Angela with their sponsors and fr. bill smile for a picture in Carr Hall during the reception after the Easter Vigil.
