Thursday, January 21, 2010

Upcoming RCIA Events

As we approach the Lenten season, most RCIA teams are continuing the discernment process with their catechumens. Preparations are being made for the Rite of Election, which will take place on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 3 pm at the Cathedral of St. Joseph. To register for the Rite of Election and the Call to Continuing Conversion click here.



The fourth workshop for RCIA on the period of Mystagogy will be held on March 6, 2010 from 9 am to 12 noon at ST. Thomas Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Ave., Bloomfield, CT. For a registration form click here.

An RCIA Retreat is being planned for Saturday, March 20, 2010, at St. Thomas Seminary from 9am to 2 pm. Lunch is included. If you have a small group of catechumens, you may want to join others in the Archdiocese for this day to reflect on the upcoming liturgues of Holy Week. For a registration form and more information click here.

Monday, January 4, 2010

Adult Faith Formation

Vibrant Voices in the Church Today 

Making Sense of God: Women as Grassroots Theologians

Dr. Elizabeth Dreyer
Professor of Religious Studies at Fairfield University,
author, and editor of the 8- volume series, Called to Holiness:
Spirituality for Catholic Women

More than ever, society and the Church need the voices of women. This lecture invites all Christian women to consider becoming "grassroots theologians." If you find yourself asking questions about your faith and seeking a deeper understanding of divine and human love, join us as we work to hear and love each other into speech.

Tuesday January 19 at 6:30pm
The Franciscan Center for Urban Ministry
285 Church St.
Hartford, CT
Free, well-lit parking is available in the Saints parking lot across from the Center.

For more information and to register by January 14, 2010, please call the St. Patrick/ St. Anthony parish office at 860-756-4034.

RCIA Rite of Election


The Archdiocesan Celebration of the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion will take place on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 3:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. Joseph, Hartford, CT. Mailing were sent to all parishes with registration forms and instructions. But if you did not receive the mailing you can down load the forms here. You may also contact Mary Marsan at 860-243-9465 for further help.

RCIA Workshop- The Period of Purfication and Enlightenment will be held on Saturday, January 23, 2010 from 9 am to 12 noon at The Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, 467 Bloomfield Ave, Bloomfield. Our speaker will be Ms. Lisa Orchen. To register call Mary at the Archdiocesan Office of Religious Education, 860-243-9465 or email her at mmarsan@adh-ore.org.. There is no charge
for the workshop but registration is required. You may also download the
flyer, and return the registration form by January 13, 2010.