RCIA Newsletter
February 2024
Dear Parish Coordinator of the Catechumenate,
As we approach the holy season of Lent, and in particular,
prepare to celebrate the Rite of Election with our catechumens,
and the Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion
with our candidates, let us reflect on these holy words from scripture:
Thus says the Lord:
All you who are thirsty, come to the water!
You who have no money, come, receive grain and eat;
come, without paying and without cost,
drink wine and milk!
Heed me, and you shall eat well,
you shall delight in rich fare.
Come to me heedfully,
listen, that you may have life....
Seek the Lord while he may be found,
call to him while he is near;
Let the scoundrel forsake his way,
and the wicked man his thoughts;
let him turn to the Lord for mercy;
to our God, who is generous in forgiving.
Isaiah 55: 1 - 3, 6 - 7
Let us pray,
Father of love and power;
it is your will to establish everything in Christ
and to draw us into his all-embracing love.
Guide our catechumens and candidates in the days and weeks ahead:
strengthen them in their vocation,
build them into the kingdom of your Son,
and seal them with the Spirit of your promise.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.
RCIA 544
THINGS TO CONSIDER.......................................
Archdiocesan Rite of Election
First Sunday of Lent - February 18, 2024
His Eminence Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan invites those catechumens (the unbaptized) who participated in their parish Catechumenate (RCIA) process and are ready to celebrate the three sacraments of Christian initiation this coming Easter Vigil to formally celebrate the Archdiocesan Rite of Election on the First Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2024, at 2:30 PM at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
You must register your parish catechumens for the Archdiocesan Rite of Election in advance. Online registration ends on Friday, February 2, 2024.
Also note..... that your baptized candidates who are enrolled in your parish Catechumenate (RCIA) and who are ready for their Confirmation and First Holy Communion this coming Easter season, may celebrate the Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion at any of your parish Sunday Masses on the First Sunday of Lent, February 18, 2024.
For more information go to this link: Rite of Calling the Candidates
Archdiocesan RCIA Lenten Retreat Days 2024
We invite all parish adult members of the Elect with their Godparents, RCIA candidates with their Sponsors and members of the parish RCIA team to a Lenten day of prayer and reflection.
Come join those entering the Lenten journey for the first time and those who accompany them for a day of fellowship, private and communal prayer, reflection and group discussion.
Participants must be registered by their parish Catechumenate (RCIA) coordinator.
Choose the date and location that best serves your parish group:
STATEN ISLAND
Saturday, February 24, 2024 10am - 3pm
Location: Our Lady of Pity Church, 1616 Richmond Avenue
MANHATTAN (English)
Saturday, March 2, 2024 10am - 3pm
Location: St. Francis of Assisi Church, 129 West 31st Street
WESTCHESTER COUNTY
Saturday, March 9, 2024 10am - 3pm
Location: Maryknoll Fathers and Brothers Center, 55 Ryder Ave, Ossining, NY
DUTCHESS COUNTY
Saturday, March 16, 2024 10am - 3pm
Location: St. Lawrence Retreat Center, 180 Sargeant Ave, Beacon, NY
MANHATTAN (Spanish)
Saturday, March 23, 2024 10am - 3pm
Location: Our Lady of Guadalupe - St. Bernard, 328 West 14th Street
Please know that if you have any question concerning the Catechumenate (RCIA), you can reach us at rcia@archny.org or at 646-794-2574.
Oscar Cruz
Director of the Catechumenate (RCIA)
Archdiocese of New York
