Epsom Parish

Our lady of the Sacred Heart

Parish Office: PH 09 630 3956

Email: epsomparish@xtra.co.nz

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RCIA

 

 

 

CATHECISTS, RCIA The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adult – Is a process developed by the Catholic Church for prospective converts to Catholicism who are above the age of infant Baptism. Candidates are gradually introduced to aspects of catholic beliefs and practices. RCIA is an intense preparation program that takes the candidates through several stages. Start in about Augustus until Pentecost the year following.

1/  Period of enquiry: candidates are encouraged to ask about the Church faith. Also known as the pre catechumenate.

2/  Period of the Catechumenate: in this period Catechumens and candidates with help of catechist and sponsors, strive to deepen their faith for the Rite of Election

3/  Period of Purification and Enlightenment: this is usually during Lent a time of reflection in preparation for the celebration of full initiation at the Easter Vigil

4/  Post Baptismal Catechesis or Mystagogia: Period between Easter and Pentecost Introduction to the Christian way of living within the community.

This basic process applies to adults and older children, with young children going through an adapted version sometimes referred to as the Rite of Christian initiation of Children.

The next RCIA course will be starting in early October 2019.  Contact the Parish Office for information: 09 630 3956

Mass Times to 28th January 2019

Sunday Mass – 5.30pm Saturday (Vigil Mass)

8am & 10am Sunday

Weekday Mass – (Mon – sat) 9.00am

Usual timetable resumes Tuesday 29th January 2019

12.05pm Friday Mass resumes on 1st February 2019

Address

19 Banff Ave, Epsom
Auckland 1023
PO Box 29 066
Epsom
Auckland 1344

Ph: 09 630 3956 (Parish Office)

Parish Priest

Rev Robert O'Brien

Assistant Priest: Rev Ruatamaki Ambo

Deacon John Hawkins

Parish Office

Parish Secretary: Robyn Dykes

Ph: 09 630 3956

School

Our Lady of the Sacred Heart
19 Banff Ave
PO Box 29066
Epsom
Auckland 1344
PH; 09 638 6200

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