Dear Friends, we are delighted to invite you to participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program at Worth Abbey Parish, beginning this September. The RCIA is a journey of faith, providing an opportunity for those who are considering joining the Catholic Church to learn about our beliefs, traditions, and community life.
Whether you are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized Catholic but have not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist, the RCIA program offers a supportive environment to explore your faith and grow spiritually. This invitation is also extended to Sponsors and those who wish to explore the foundations of their faith more deeply.
To help you learn more about the program and meet others who are also beginning this journey, we will hold an initial meeting on July 21st, after Mass, in St Benedict’s (the Parish Office). This gathering will provide an overview of the RCIA process and answer any questions you may have.
We kindly ask those interested to enquire by phone or email before July 21st to ensure we can adequately prepare for the meeting. Please feel free to reach out to me, Geoff Chapman, via email at gchapman@worth.org.uk or call me at 01342 710273 for further information or to express your interest.
We look forward to welcoming you and walking together on this path of faith and discovery.
With blessings, Geoff Chapman, RCIA Coordinator, Worth Abbey Parish
We have now begun our new course for those who wish to join the Catholic Church, or are considering doing so; and for those who simply wish to find out more about their faith. The course is based on programmes from Sycamore, and free discussion. Any new comers will be most welcome.
In previous years, we have also found that the course is very suitable for anyone who is exploring the Catholic faith, even if they are not sure about becoming Catholic, as well as Catholics who wish to grow in their understanding.
Copies of Sycamore: the Catholic Faith Explained are available in the Abbey Bookshop at £16.95. In SYCAMORE you will find answers to the most common questions about life and faith, whether you want to deepen the faith you already have or are exploring the faith for the first time. Written in a conversational style with beautiful colour images.