Scripture

Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. (Matthew 19:14)

Mission Statement

Our Mary Queen community, inspired by faith and love, will live, worship, teach, welcome and support one another in the imitation of Christ.

RCIA Process Description

"The Rite of Christian Initiation ... is designed for children who, after hearing the mystery of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy Spirit opens their hearts. By God's help they will be strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the proper time will receive the sacraments fruitfully." (RCIA n.1)

"The rite of initiation is suited to a spiritual journey of children that varies according to many forms of God's grace, the free cooperation of the individuals, the action of the Church and the circumstances of time and place." (RCIA n.5)

This form of the rite of Christian initiation is intended for children who have attained the use of reason and are of catechetical age - 7 to 17 years old. They seek Christian initiation either at the direction of their parents or guardians or with parental permission, on their own initiative. This journey of faith is for:

• an unbaptized child.
• baptized as members of another Christian community who seek instruction in the Catholic tradition.
• baptized as Catholics but did not receive further faith formation nor the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.

Activities

• Catechetical Sessions
• Discernment Retreats
• Liturgical Rites

Volunteer/Service Opportunities

• RCIA Team Member
• RCIA Sponsor/Godparent
• RCIA Hospitality
• RCIA Catechesis