Holy Trinity Parish offers
an on-going process for an adult who wishes to inquire
about the Catholic Faith. A person may begin the journey
at any time by contacting Father
Gregory Schenden, S.J. (202-337-2840, ext. 103),
setting up an initial meeting and attending the Inquiry
sessions.
The Process is enhanced by an RCIA Team. These are people who work with the RCIA coordinator in facilitating the process and providing assistance and ministry in a variety of ways.
Participants in the RCIA process will be assigned
a sponsor, who will “walk with” them as they continue their journey. The
sponsor is someone from the parish who remains with the participant during
the sessions and is present at all of the rites and celebrations.
The Whole Parish supports the participants
in their process of discernment, by prayer, witness and faith in action.
Class Sessions for Inquiry
are held every Tuesday of the month (unless a
holiday is
scheduled) in McKenna
Hall or the Chapel from
7:00 – 9:00
p.m. After
the Rite of Acceptance and Welcome is celebrated, the
participants
will be dismissed during the Sunday Liturgies to reflect
further upon the Scriptures until they celebrate the
Sacraments
of Initiation.
A formal opening retreat and a closing retreat experience will be offered.
Materials, videos and other resources will be provided for the participants throughout the process.
Opportunities for service and outreach will be offered to participants at different times during the process.
