Here at Corpus Christi in Sandwich, we have an active RCIA ministry. (Our whole parish is pretty active and alive in many ways!) The RCIA, or Rite of Chrisitan Initiation of Adults, is the way we welcome new members into the Catholic Church. It is not an overnight thing, but an educational process that lasts several months and goes through several stages. Along the way, you will meet and make many new friends who will support you on your journey of faith that leads to full communion in the Church.

Learn more... A beautiful brochure, produced by an RCIA candidate, Scott DeHainaut, explains the process in detail. Please click on the page at the right to begin reading it.

 

	Judith Kenny spoke at Mass and told why she wanted to become a Catholic. Read her story and others like it here.

 

RCIA candidates received into the church at Easter Vigil 2004

RCIA Team Members:
Fr. Rodney Thibault, Director 888-0209
Sr. Barbara Sullivan 833-2804
John Sullivan 888-3202
MaryEllen Streeter 428-8932
Deacon Bob Alence 759-6258
Barbara Knight 888-0006
Ed Langley 539-3436
Scott Dehainaut 888-1270
Joan Siecke 477-9709

For more details on how you can become involved, you may contact RCIA coordinator, Deacon Dennis O'Connell, at 508-888-0209. If you prefer, call our parish office and ask to speak to Father Bouchard or Father Thibault: 508-888-0209.

You may also visit the Diocesan website for the RCIA by clicking their logo at the top of this page.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has an excellent FAQ here that answers many questions.

Feb.29,2004 at the Cathedral in Fall River, Bishop Coleman presided over the Rite of Election. In attendance were Candidates Scott DeHainaut and Chris Ross, together with the "Elect" Ken VanCleef and their sponsors.   Click a photo to enlarge it. Photos courtesy of Tom Kenny.