Find us on Facebook
A little experiment is under way with a new Facebook page for RCIA catechists, candidates, inquirers, seekers in Glasgow. Just a place to share experiences and good practice. Click here or seach 'Glasgow RCIA' on Facebook to check it out.
Rite of Election
All those who are to be received into the Catholic Church at Easter are invited to take part at the Rite of Election in St. Andrew's Cathedral on the First Sunday in Lent, this year on 17th February. Those preparing for Baptism (Catechumens) should attend and those already baptised (Canidates) in another Christian Denomination and preparing to be received into the Catholic Church are warmly welcome to attend.
To ensure that the names of Catechumens and Candidates are called, parishes should return the forms sent to them some time ago by no later than Friday 8th February 2013 to Mrs. Annette Moran, Curial Offices, 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY.
To assist in the speedy return of these, please find the forms and letter sent to every parish here below:
To ensure that the names of Catechumens and Candidates are called, parishes should return the forms sent to them some time ago by no later than Friday 8th February 2013 to Mrs. Annette Moran, Curial Offices, 196 Clyde Street, Glasgow, G1 4JY.
To assist in the speedy return of these, please find the forms and letter sent to every parish here below:
| rite_of_election_forms_2013.pdf |
Resources for Catechists
One of the needs catechists often flag up to us is to have reflection material available for use out with the annual conference for catechists. Hopefully some of the files below will begin to meet these needs and keep those unable to attend the conferences in the loop.
Year of Faith Catechists' Conference
Our annual conference for Catechists took place on Saturday 27th October 2012. Over the next few days, some of the workshop materials will appear here and links to other videos and websites.
We highlighted some of the documents available to consider during the Year of Faith. Sacrosanctum Concilium and Lumen Gentium are available on the Vatican website. Click on them here to be taken directly.
We highlighted some of the documents available to consider during the Year of Faith. Sacrosanctum Concilium and Lumen Gentium are available on the Vatican website. Click on them here to be taken directly.
Thanks to Ellen McBride (keynote speaker) for providing us with her presentation which can be viewed below.
| year_of_faith_presentation_e_mcbride.pdf |
In evangelising, we considered some of the tools available to us through social media websites. Here are a few to get started (have a look at the 'Multimedia for RCIA tab on the left also).
Resources available online
There are a variety of useful websites and documents available online, so this list includes only some recomendations of helpful sites and publications.
The Vatican
Archdiocese of Glasgow
Archdiocese of Glasgow ongoing formation courses
Catechism of the Catholic Church
RCIA Network
Team RCIA
Liturgy Office (England & Wales)
RCIA resources from CTS
North American Forum on the Catechumenate
The Vatican
Archdiocese of Glasgow
Archdiocese of Glasgow ongoing formation courses
Catechism of the Catholic Church
RCIA Network
Team RCIA
Liturgy Office (England & Wales)
RCIA resources from CTS
North American Forum on the Catechumenate
Resources available for download from the diocesan team
(you will need adobe acrobat reader from www.adobe.com to download these files).
| lectionary_based_catechesis_in_the_year_of_faith.pdf |
| publications_and_websites_for_rcia.pdf |
| what_is_rcia.pdf |
| planning_rcia_for_the_year_of_luke.pdf |
| rcia_and_the_worshipping_community.pdf |
| celebrating_the_rite_of_acceptance.pdf |
| lenten_journal_for_the_rcia.pdf |
| gods_word_in_the_weekly_session.pdf |
| using_the_lectionary_in_rcia.pdf |
| holy_spirit__papal_visit_reflection.pdf |
| rcia__reflection_on_baptism.pdf |
| rcia_creed_notes.pdf |
Dates for 2012-2013 session:
Saturday 27th October 2012 Catechists' Conference (Our Lady of Consolation)
Saturday 16th February 2013 Retreat day for catechumens and candidates
(Christ the King parish hall, 220 Carmunnock Road, G44 5AP)
Sunday 17th February 2013 Rite of Election (St. Andrew's Cathedral)
Candidates and Catechumens with their sponsors should come to Diocesan Offices no later than 2.30 p.m. All others go immediately to the Cathedral.
Sunday 19th May 2013 Mass for Neophytes: St. Andrew's Cathedral 3 p.m.
For more information about these events or to register, please email liturgy@onetel.com.
Saturday 27th October 2012 Catechists' Conference (Our Lady of Consolation)
Saturday 16th February 2013 Retreat day for catechumens and candidates
(Christ the King parish hall, 220 Carmunnock Road, G44 5AP)
Sunday 17th February 2013 Rite of Election (St. Andrew's Cathedral)
Candidates and Catechumens with their sponsors should come to Diocesan Offices no later than 2.30 p.m. All others go immediately to the Cathedral.
Sunday 19th May 2013 Mass for Neophytes: St. Andrew's Cathedral 3 p.m.
For more information about these events or to register, please email liturgy@onetel.com.
Award in Catholic Theological Education
Catechists have a responsibility to update their own understanding of the Faith and the teachings of the Church. The Archdiocese of Glasgow offers a an award course in Catholic Theological Education. The course lasts for two years and is taken on a part time basis. For further information on the course, click here.
