St. Paul Cathedral Faith Formation

Religious Education Program

The religious education program at St. Paul Cathedral is now offering on-going catechesis for various ages.

St. Paul Cathedral Religious Education Grades 1 through 8

Registration information has been mailed to families who had children in religious education classes last year. If you did not receive this information and have a child to be registered call the Religious Education office at 412-621-9444 for registration forms.

Saint Paul Cathedral Adult Faith Formation 2007-2008

Please join us on a journey through the liturgical year with our RCIA candidates as they seek to "encounter the Living Christ." The following programs will be presented each month on the first Sunday at 11 AM and the first Monday at 6:30 PM in the Parish Center / Synod Hall. There is no charge for these programs. You are all most welcome!

Oct. 7 / 8            The Journey begins: The history of the RCIA. What is it?
                              Who is involved? How exactly does a person become a Catholic?

Nov. 4 / 5            All Saints and All Souls: Who are the "poor souls"?
                              Why does the Church ask us to pray for them? What does this mean for us?

Dec. 2 / 3            A New Year begins: The Promise is fulfilled.
                              What is the real/deeper meaning of Advent?
                              How can we celebrate Advent in our homes?

Jan. 6 / 7            Epiphany / The Baptism of Jesus
                              Jesus is identified as the Son of God and begins his public life.
                              What does it mean to be baptized in Christ? What is our mission?

Feb. 3 / 4            Lent begins: RCIA -The Period of Purification and Enlightenment
                              Jesus travels to Jerusalem. We scrutinize our lives in light of His Gospel.

Mar. 2 / 3            Easter: Alleluia! The RCIA candidates receive the Easter Sacraments
                              We die to self, rise to new life in the Spirit to build the Kingdom of God.

Apr. 6 / 7            Living the "Mystery of Faith": RCIA Mystagogy Period
                              How can we participate more fully in the Eucharistic life of the Church?

May 4 / 5            Pentecost: Jesus Keeps His Promise
                              What are the Gifts and Fruits of the Spirit? Are they evident in our lives?

For further information contact the Religious Education Office at (412)621-9444.

R. C. I. A.

The RCIA process, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is the worldwide program that invites those searching for answers, gives them answers about the Catholic faith, and supports those inquirers through prayer and presence. This program is sponsored by the St. Paul Cathedral Parish and the Oratory. Beginning on September 11, catechetical sessions will be held on Tuesday evenings at the Oratory. Both the Cathedral and the Oratory staffs will participate in these sessions. The liturgical and sacramental rites of the RCIA will take place in the Cathedral. All are welcome. There is no cost to participants but their time, and there is no obligation. Faith is God's free gift, and participants are free to see if God is calling them to membership in the Catholic Church.

Everyone is important in the task of evangelization. Everyone can help by inviting someone you know to "come and see." Everyone can help through prayers of support and the example you give. For information about the RCIA program, please call Nancy Kelly or Fr. Tom Burke at the Cathedral rectory (412.621.4951, x 13), or email Nancy Kelly at nkelly3899@msn.com.

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