Welcome to the RCIA Ministry of St. Catherine of Siena of Rialto website. We welcome you to take some time to get familiar with this site, as we hope that it will be a useful tool for Candidates, Catechumens, Team Members and anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith.
On this site you will find information about our program here at St. Catherine of Siena, session information, important dates and events of our parish, contact info, and hopefully, an extra sense of community.
“As the RCIA team members of Saint Catherine of Siena Catholic Church of Rialto, we will unite to continue our spiritual journey in understanding and promoting the Catholic faith. We will strive and commit ourselves to inspiring, guiding, and learning from our participants as they prepare to receive the gifts of the holy sacraments. As active members, we are committed to doing whatever it takes to facilitate and provide appropriate spiritual formation according to each person’s needs.”
-Mission Statement of The RCIA Ministry of St. Catherine of Siena of Rialto.
For those considering the RCIA process, I can only give you one thought: GO! It is a fascinating process, and you will have the chance to grow spiritually as you learn more about the faith. RCIA is not just a class, an event, or a destination – it’s a process. Make the goal to go one week at a time. You’re not making a commitment, you are simply going to learn more. When the time comes to make a commitment, you will know what to do. I made myself wait until Good Friday to make the decision – that was back in 2010. It is a decision that I have not regretted.
St. Fina or Seraphina, Virgin A.D. 1253 The old town of San Geminiano in Tuscany treasures with special veneration the memory of Santa Fina, a young girl whose claim to be recognized as a saint lay in the perfect resignation with which she accepted bodily suffering. She was born of parents who had seen better days but had fallen into poverty. The child was p […]
O Blessed Saint Joseph, faithful guardian and protector of virgins, to whom God entrusted Jesus and Mary, I implore you by the love which you did bear them, to preserve me from every defilement of soul and body, that I may always serve them in holiness and purity of love. Amen. […]
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For those considering the RCIA process, I can only give you one thought: GO! It is a fascinating process, and you will have the chance to grow spiritually as you learn more about the faith. RCIA is not just a class, an event, or a destination – it’s a process. Make the goal to go one week at a time. You’re not making a commitment, you are simply going to learn more. When the time comes to make a commitment, you will know what to do. I made myself wait until Good Friday to make the decision – that was back in 2010. It is a decision that I have not regretted.
Thank you for the inspirational comment, Chad. We certainly hope that people make the decision you made this year.
Traditional Catholic prayers for different occasions!