Religious Faith Formation
of Children
St. Vincent de Paul Parish provides a program of education and formation for all children. For information, please call Frank Webber, Administrator of Religious Education, at the Parish Office (352-330-0220).
Children Faith Formation forms available online:
Children Religious Formation Registration Form. This form must be completed to enroll a student in the parish's Religious Education program. Print the form, complete it, and return it to the parish office.
Confirmation Sponsor Certificate of Eligibility. This form must be completed by the prospective confirmation sponsor and his/her eligibility must be certified by the sponsor's home parish.
Continuing Adult Faith Formation
According to the US Conference of Catholic Bishops document, Called and Gifted for the Third Millennium, "We all share a universal call to holiness." Part of that call is the personal responsibility to be educated in faith.
At St. Vincent de Paul Parish, we offer educational opportunities throughout the year. You can obtain additional information by contacting the Parish Office (330-0220).
Current Adult Faith Formation Programs
Bible Study -- This is an ongoing Bible Study. Participants may join at any time. You can obtain information on the Bible Study and download handouts and other information by going directly to the Bible Study page. Click here.
RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
The Adult Catechumenate, also referred to as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA), is a community based, four phase process to nurture and guide adults who are seeking information and ultimately initiation into the Catholic faith. The four phases of RCIA are Inquiry, Catechumenate, Enlightenment, and Mystagogia.
The length of time to complete the process depends on each participant's individual needs; however, conversion and initiation usually revolve around the liturgical calendar. The Easter season is the traditional time when adults are initiated into the faith through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and reception of the Holy Eucharist. After adults have been accepted into the Catechumenate, they are required to gather with the RCIA team weekly for catechetical instruction and spiritual formation and to join together for communal prayer and reflection on the Scriptures at Sunday liturgy.
RCIA does more than simply impart knowledge about the Roman Catholic Church. It also seeks to welcome new members into the communal family of our parish and the Universal Church. We share our experiences of living today’s faith at St. Vincent de Paul's through our liturgies, our spiritual lives, and our ministries of service.
If you have been considering becoming a Catholic, or if you have been away from the Church and want to return, please contact the pastor or one of the parish deacons.
For more information on RCIA, visit our RCIA Page.
Updated: 8/11/2011
Want to learn more about the sacraments?
Frank Webber
Administrator of
Religious Education
Faith Formation
for Children
Most Wednesdays
from 6:00pm - 7:15pm
(See Schedule Below)
