The process of becoming Catholic is formally known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA). It is a gradual process of spiritual formation that includes prayer, sharing, and study and occurs in the context of the parish community.
You may have a family member or friend who is Catholic. You may be dating, engaged or married to a Catholic. You may be unbaptized or baptized in another Christian tradition. You may have been baptized a Catholic, but never received the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Throughout the year, many come forward seeking to learn about the Catholic faith.
Volunteers who, in the course of their volunteer work at St. Matthew’s, have contact or will have contact with children, must comply with the Archdiocese of Washington's Child Protection Policy. All prospective volunteers for such positions at St.
The Children’s Faith Formation program exists to provide sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation as well as ongoing faith formation for children of St. Matthew’s parishioners ages 6-18 who have received these sacraments. In support of parents who are the first teachers of their children, the program strives to communicate the person and message of Jesus Christ in the context of the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church.
The Faith Formation Consortium unites representatives from the many and various ministries of our parish concerned with Christian education and spiritual enrichment. The Consortium’s mission is to promote communication, sharing, evaluation, support, and planning for continual improvement and renewal. Consortium members are from diverse backgrounds and represent various parish ministries. Some are lifelong Catholics and others are new to the faith; there are men, women, married and single; some have families and children. The ministries represented are the Children’s Sunday Faith Formation, RCIA, Landings, RENEW, Sacred Page, Saturday Bible Study, and the Book Club. As new ministries develop, representatives may be invited to join the Consortium. The mission is carried out through quarterly meetings, and communication, consultation, and actions between meetings.
Convener: Edward J. Damich
Pastoral Council Liaison: Damien Gaul
Staff Liaison: Theresa Prymuszewski, Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation
Contact Person: tprymuszewski@stmatthewscathedral.org or 202-587-5139 for more information.
Faith formation activities and programs at St. Matthew’s include lectures, a book club, small faith sharing groups, and mornings of recollection during Advent and Lent.
Check out our list of links to Faith Formation resources.
Jesus welcomes with open arms each and every person who has had past difficulties with continuing to follow the path of the Church, the body of Christ. Let us help you with your return and reconciliation.
For further information on how you can come home to Christ, contact Msgr. Jameson, Cathedral Rector (202.347.3215 or rjameson@stmatthewscathedral.org).
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