RCIA Team/Catechumenate
Duties: Facilitate the process of initiating new members into our Catholic community
of faith through Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Team duties include: catechesis,
sponsor formation, hospitality, curriculum planning, faith sharing, small group
facilitation, organizing and facilitating retreat days.
Time: General requirement for each team member: monthly team meeting; yearly
team retreat on a weekend. In addition team members can decide their level of
commitment choosing from among the following: inquiry meetings on the 2nd and
4th Tuesday nights; faith sharing and catechetical sessions on Sunday mornings;
3 whole day retreats per year; preparation meetings for sponsors 3 times a year.
Special skills: Requires people of faith and prayer with a strong sense of community,
witnesses to the Gospel, good listeners, welcoming presence, some facilitation
skills, knowledge of Catholic teaching. Training is available and recommended.
Coordinator: L.J. Milone at 301-622-1122.