The Catholic Community of
Alliance, Maximo and Sebring
Rev. G. David Weikart, Pastor
Faith Formation
Regina Coeli Elementary School (K-5)
St. Thomas Aquinas Middle/High School (6-12)
R.C.I.A.
What is R.C.I.A.?
R.C.I.A., which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which men and women enter the Catholic Church.
The four stages in the process of preparation to enter the church through baptism or by being received into full communion include: Inquiry, the Catechumenate, Purification and Enlightenment, and Mystagogy.
RCIA Schedule 2023-2024
Class Sessions will be held in the St. Joseph, Alliance, Schwartz Center, 12:15 p.m.
Date Subject
Part 1
Oct. 8 The Journey of Faith: Trinity, Faith, & The God Who Is Love
Oct. 15 Divine Revelation
Oct. 22 The Bible: God’s Love Letter to Humanity
Oct. 29 The Story of Salvation
Nov. 5 Who Is Jesus?: Just a Good Man or Lord of Our Lives?
Nov. 12 The Paschal Mystery: The Mystery of Jesus’ Death & Resurrection
Nov. 19 Advent and the Liturgical Year
Dec. 3 Rite of Acceptance, 11:00 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Church, Alliance
Dec. 3 The Holy Spirit and the Life of Grace: God’s Divine Life Within Us
Dec. 10 Why Do I Need the Church?
Dec. 17 Mary and the Saints: Our Spiritual Mother and the Communion of Saints
Jan. 7 The Last Things: What Happens After We Die?
Part 2
Jan. 14 The Sacraments: Baptism and Confirmation
Jan. 21 The Eucharist: Source & Summit of Christian Life
Jan. 28 Walk Through the Mass: Exploring the Sacred Liturgy
Feb. 4 Penance and Anointing of the Sick: God’s Mercy Revealed
Feb. 11 The Season of Lent
Feb. 18 Matrimony & Holy Orders: The Sacraments of Service & Communion
Feb. 18 Rite of Sending & Rite of Election
Feb. 25 A Catholic Moral Vision: Virtue, Grace, & the Path to Happiness
Mar. 3 First Scrutiny
Mar. 3 A Love That Lasts: Discovering Authentic Love
A Love That Lasts: God’s Plan for Sexuality
Mar. 10 Second Scrutiny
Mar. 10 Catholic Social Teaching: Building a Civilization of Love
Mar. 17 Third Scrutiny
Mar. 17 Catholic Social Teaching: Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person
Mar. 24 Open for make-up session as needed
Mar. 28 Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 30 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil – Celebration of the Sacraments of
Initiation/Rite of Reception into Full Communion
Mar. 31 Easter Sunday
TBD Reflection on the Easter Vigil Experience and The Season of Easter,
Mystagogy & Evangelization
TBD Expectations of Living Out the Faith, Time & Talent Review
Mystagogy & Evangelization
TBD Celebration Dinner
Parish School of Religion
Bible Study
Bible Study is offered on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. and is held at St. Ann and St. Joseph, Alliance locations from September through June, alternating monthly.
The upcoming weekend readings are read and discussed.
Call the parish office for more information.
Youth Ministry
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School 2023
VBS 2023
Shine Jesus' Light
Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
