St. Mary
RCIA
311 N. New Jersey Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204
RCIA Meetings Suspended
As a health precaution, all parish activities, including daily and weekend Mass, are suspended. This includes our weekly Wednesday RCIA meetings. If you have any questions, please reach out to Maureen or any RCIA team members.
We pray that you and your families remain safe and healthy at this time.
03/24/20
Putting Yourself in the Presence of God
In preparation for the 3rd Scrutiny, we are discussing the deaths that we have experienced in our life. How do we cope with losing someone we love?
03/16/20
Preparation for 2nd Scrutiny
In preparation for the 2nd Scrutiny, we ask that you to take this time to read this weeks Gospel and answer some of the reflection questions in the links below.
02/26/20
Overview of Lent
How do Catholics partake in the season of lent and what makes them different from other denominations?
02/19/20
Sin and Reconciliation
Readings: USCCA: Chapter 18
Believing in Jesus: Chapter 19
What is considered a sin and why do catholics confess their sins?
02/12/20
Sacrament of Anointing the Sick
Readings USCCA: Chapter 19
Believing in Jesus: Chapter 20
This week we talk about the process of receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick.
02/05/20
The Sacrament of Marriage
Readings: USCCA: Chapter 20
Believing in Jesus: 21
Marriage between two baptized persons is one of the Sacraments in the Catholic Church and serves as a vital role in strengthening the community. This week we talked about why the church encourages those that are planning to get married to be baptized.
01/23/20
The Eucharist
Readings: USCCA: Chapter 17
Believing in Jesus: Chapter 15
This week, we discussed the significance of The Eucharist and why it is a central part of Catholic mass.
01/15/20
Baptism
Readings: USCAA Chapter 15, 16
Believing in Jesus Chapter 17, 18
This week, we talked about the importance of baptism and conformation. What's the difference and why do parents baptize their children at an early age?
01/08/20
Overview of the Sacraments and the Liturgy
Readings: USCAA Chapter 14
This week, we went over the Seven Sacraments and the Liturgy. We discussed when they are used and why they are important in our relationship with Christ.
12/18/19
Mary - Jesus Mother and First Disciple
Readings: USCCA Chapter 12
Believing in Jesus Chapter 26
What is the significance of Mary? This week, we talked about the role Mary has amongst Catholics and why her relationship with Jesus is so important.
12/11/19
Sacramentals and Popular Devotions
Readings: USCCA Chapter 22
This week we talked about the different types of Sacramentals and their uses in Catholicism.
11/13/19
The Liturgical Year and The Season of Advent
We broke-down the Catholic Church's six season calendar and how each season is represented during mass.
11/06/19
The Church, The Body of Christ
Readings: USCCA Chapters 10 and 11
Believing in Jesus Chapters 13 and 14
The Dignity of the Human Person
USCCA: Chapter 6
We discussed why God created us and the value of human life. Why did God create us with a human body and a soul?
10/30/19
The Trinity and the Sprit of Jesus
Readings: USCCA Chapter 10
Believing in Jesus Chapters 10 and 11
What is the meaning of the trinity and what does scripture mean when it says "God is Love"?
10/23/19
The Paschal Mystery
Readings: USCCA Chapter 8
Believing in Jesus Chapters 6 and 7
When we talk about the Paschal Mystery we are referring to God’s plan of salvation which was ultimately fulfilled through four events in Jesus’ life.
10/16/19
Jesus - God and Man
Readings: USCCA Chapter 7
Believing in Jesus Chapter 8
How can Jesus be both God and Man? Why the Father sent his Son as a savior of the world.
10/02/19
The New Testament-Revelation Complete
Readings: Believing in Jesus Chapter 2 and 9
This week we discussed The New Testament and the importance of the 4 Gospels (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John).
09/25/19
The Old Testament/Salvation History
Readings: USCCA Chapters 3,6
Believing in Jesus Chapter 1
We discussed how Catholics rely on tradition while interpreting the Bible. We also talked about 5 Major Covenants in scripture.
09/18/19
Belief in God/Salvation History
Readings: USCCA Chapters 1,2,4, and 5
How did the Bible shape Catholicism? A review of salvation history and a timeline of events in the Bible.
09/11/19
What Do Catholics Believe?
For our first week, we started the discussion about the Belief in God. How do the beliefs of other Christian denominations compare to Catholic beliefs?