As no one thusfar has registered to participate for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, we will offer in its place on designated Sundays after the 9:30am Mass at St. Thomas topics for adult education. The dates and topics will be posted in the bulletin. Should you need further info - please call the Religious Education Office.
Should anyone wish to be fully initiated into our faith, but could not register to attend the Sunday sessions as scheduled - please call the Religious Education Office. (973) 948-7004.
R.C.I.A., or the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, sessions normally begin in Sept. and continue until Easter - if anyone comes forward expressing interest. At the Holy Saturday Vigil, the new member is then fully initiated into our faith with the Baptismal rite.
The R.C.I.A. program is also for those baptized or Catholics who, for some reason, never received the Sacraments of Holy Communion or Confirmation.
They can also prepare for and receive these Sacraments at the Easter Vigil, or at one of the Sunday Masses of the Easter Season.
FYI - One cannot serve as a Godparent or Confirmation Sponsor unless fully initiated.
Any adult parishioner is welcome to attend those sessions, where we will examine our understanding of how our religion and our faith in God is part of our lives.
Please all the Religious Education office at (973) 948-7004, for further information and to have any questions you might have answered.