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Francis Xavier CATHOLIC CHURCH
Bringing Souls Home to Moth
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hrough the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process at our parish, God's grace works wonders. Searching souls come “home” to the loving embrace of Mother Church, inquisitive minds are enlightened with the truth, and hearts are uplifted by the traditions of our sacred faith. This is precisely what happened with Stacy Humbert, and now she is busy serving our parish as our Director of Evangelization and Mission, as well as RCIA Director.
Overall, the RCIA process is enriching, helping each participant to encounter the mercy of Our Lord, feel the tender concern of Our Blessed Mother, and crack open the bountiful treasure chest of Catholicism.
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“I went through RCIA several years ago, so I have walked the journey, and I have a heart for it!” Stacy says. “When I was in RCIA, I noticed many beautiful things and encountered Jesus profoundly, which is why I now work for the Church and Jesus' mission. I became inspired to take people deeper into their faith and learn about ways we can accompany each person more intentionally along the path of discipleship. Therefore, I am passionate about the RCIA process and hopeful about where our parish is headed in leading people into a lifechanging relationship with Jesus and His Church.” RCIA sessions normally take place from September through the spring, on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m., in the Parish Hall. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our parish has also been offering an online component for those who cannot attend in-person. “If an individual or family is interested in RCIA, we welcome them at any time throughout the year,” Stacy says. “We either plug them in where we are, or we walk with them one-on-one.” Thankfully, the RCIA process is warmly open to anyone and everyone who wants to learn what it means to be truly Catholic. “We welcome anyone to attend RCIA,” Stacy says. “We just meet people where they are at and determine what they need throughout the RCIA journey. Typically, those who come to RCIA are people who are discerning becoming Catholic or those who are curious about the faith, but not quite ready to consider becoming Catholic, as well as some parishioners who simply want to learn more about the Catholic faith.” The RCIA process covers a rich variety of topics — discovering Christ; Mary; the saints; heaven, hell, and purgatory; discipleship; and the sacraments.
