Becoming Catholic – RCIA

The Saint Anne Catholic Community welcomes those who may have an interest in becoming Catholic, including those who wish to complete their confirmation.  Please join Fr. Rodolfo and other adults on their faith journey for inspiring conversations about how becoming Catholic can enhance your life.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

• Do you wish to become Catholic?
• Do you, or does someone you know, desire to receive any or all of the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation or Eucharist?

THEN RCIA (the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) IS THE ANSWER!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

• Topics on Catholic teachings are held on Monday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00pm in the Hospitality Room on the lower level of the Church.
• Sacraments will be received at the Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 8, 2023.

AN INVITATION

Sessions for anyone who may be interested or who has questions begin on Monday, September 12, at 6:30pm in the Hospitality Room on the lower level of the main Church.  Walk-ins are welcome!

Please contact RCIA Leadership Team Member Andrea Wirt at awirt@stannebarrington.org or 847-382-5300 with any questions, if you would like to register or if you are unable to attend on September 12^th.

“Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others, and this can happen unexpectedly and in any place: on the street, in a city square, during work, on a journey.”

-- Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel, #127

RCIA -- OUR CATECHUMENS & CANDIDATES RECEIVED INTO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AT THE 2022 EASTER VIGIL

Cali Bergold, Candidate

“I am truly blessed to have found such a welcoming home and faith family to begin my relationship with God. I am honored to be a candidate in the RCIA process and am dedicated to begin my service not only to God but to the Saint Anne community. My decision to join the RCIA process and attend mass has been a life changing event, and I am so thankful to everyone involved at Saint Anne.”

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Keri Culhane, Candidate

“My son attended Saint Anne School last year and developed a strong connection and appreciation for the Catholic faith.  I have always been drawn to the Catholic religion as well, as I attended many masses throughout my life with family members.  After discussing with my son his desire to continue learning and developing in the Catholic Church, I also realized that I was ready to do the same. We decided to go on this journey together, to grow, learn, pray, and support each other.”

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Hariet Linnane, Candidate

“I joined RCIA, because I want to be part of the Catholic community, to get closer to God, to understand the Church’s teaching better and to share this experience with my family.”

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James Thennisch, Candidate

“I joined the RCIA process to strengthen my relationship with God and to finish my faith journey with the Catholic Church through my confirmation at Saint Anne Church.  Since I was baptized here, it was the perfect place to continue  my journey with RCIA, while getting to know our parish community.”

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Alan Young, Catechumen 

“I joined RCIA, because I want to develop my relationship with God. Growing up, I focused only on school, but it was insufficient.  At the same time, I felt unworthy of God and, as a result, did not pursue that relationship further. This past year, I made the decision to embark on my journey to learn and accept God into my life. I am extremely appreciative of the RCIA team welcoming me with open arms. Through their support, I have never felt closer to God than I do now. I hope to continue to foster and nurture my relationship with Him.”

Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not rely on your own insight. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. 
(Proverbs 3:5-6)