… a faith-filled community for all cultures and ages dedicated to building the Kingdom of God… (OLPH Parish Mission Statement)
The RCIA is a process of welcoming adult newcomers (inquirers) or unbaptized children above 7 years of age into the Roman Catholic Church. The RCIA is also for:
1. Adults from another religion but would like to join the Catholic Church
2. Adults who were baptized as infants but have not received First Holy Communion and Confirmation
3. Baptized Catholics who need the Sacrament of Confirmation
4. Anyone interested in learning more about the Catholic faith
What do we do as Formation Ministers?
1. Prepare the lessons for the week.
2. Teach and/or facilitate the class
3. Advise Julia Torres of the readiness of the candidates, or other needs and concerns
Formation Ministers must be:
1. Be a practicing Catholic
2. Know or be familiar with the Rites of the RCIA, and if you’re not
3. Be willing to take some training either through the parish or diocese
4. Be able to facilitate group discussion
Formation Team for Adults:
Donna Alvaro Mel Amion
Eleanor Ragojo Darryl Saronitman
Formation Team for High School:
Precy Cuizon Christian Legaspi
Landon Barayuga Anthony Barredo
Jesus Osorio Francis Dumlao
Nohelani Pasion-Callueng Jacob Choe
Call the office for more information: 689-8681, jtorres@rcchawaii.org