St. Mary of Gostyn Catholic Parish

Downers Grove, IL

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June 6, 2017 By

Becoming Catholic (RCIA)

The faithful are born anew by Baptism, 
strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, 
and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life.  
By means of these sacraments of Christian initiation,
 they thus receive in increasing measure 
the treasures of the divine life and advance toward
 the perfection of charity” 
CCC 1212

RCIA or the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process of reflection, education and faith sharing specifically intended for those individuals who

  • Have never been baptized
  • Have been baptized into another Christian Faith tradition
  • Have been baptized into the Catholic faith, but have not completed the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation

We gather together for the 8:00 AM. Mass each Sunday and then meet in the Parish Center to reflect on the Sunday readings and share faith. Sessions begin in September and continue six weeks beyond Easter, with reception of the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil.

Various subjects are explored in depth, which include

  • Images of God
  • Who is Jesus?
  • The Holy Spirit at Work in our Lives
  • Overview of the Sacraments
  • Reading and Understanding the Bible
  • Mary and the Saints
  • The Mass
  • Prayer
  • Catholic Social Justice Teaching

If you have felt called to explore this process, please contact:
Fr. Keith at 630-969-1063.
We welcome all questions.

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St. Mary of Gostyn
Parish Offices

445 Prairie Avenue
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone (630) 969-1063
Fax (630) 969-1289

St. Mary of Gostyn
Church & Rectory

444 Wilson Street
Downers Grove, IL. 60515
Phone (630)969-1063

St. Mary of Gostyn
Catholic School

440 Prairie Avenue | Downers Grove, IL.  60515
Phone (630) 968-6155  |  Fax (630) 968-6208

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