education
RCIA - Rite of christian initiation for adults
RICA is a gradual process of conversion and initiation into the Catholic Christian community providing individuals the space to encounter God and respond to His invitation to a new way of life in the Catholic faith. Grounded in a respect for the personal faith journey of each individual, the RCIA provides an extended period of prayer, study, and fellowship in which each individual has the opportunity to grow in relationship with God and the parish community.
Who is RCIA for?
Persons who have never been baptized and wish to receive the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist (Holy Communion) in the Catholic Church.
Persons who were baptized in another Christian denomination and wish to be received into full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
Baptized Catholics who have not completed their initiation; by receiving the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
How does RCI work?
In RCIA individuals reflect and learn about what it means to be a part of the Catholic Christian community-who we are, what we believe, how we celebrate and pray, how we relate with one another and with God. Based on the gradual transformation of each individual, the RCIA accompanies and celebrates the journey to faith of each individual. The process begins with a period of inquiry for those who have felt called to consider the Catholic faith. Here you will find an open space to ask questions about what Catholics hold and believe while meeting others striving to live Gospel values.
Know that initial inquiry does not necessarily commit you to initiation. Please feel free to contact Connie at connievervaecke@yahoo.com with any questions about the RCIA program at St. Anne Parish.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (CCD)
St. Anne Parish in East Moline offers Religious Formation Classes for children in First through Eighth Grades with preparation for First Communion and Confirmation. Our program assists families with the religious formation of their children, recognizing that parents are the first teachers of their children.
Class time for grades one through seven is from 9:00 to 10:15 AM with doors opening at 8:45 AM. Sunday morning Mass time at St. Anne is 10:30 AM.
Confirmation students will be attending Mass at 10:30 AM as part of the Confirmation Class.
Preparation for First Communion and Confirmation require more than one year of preparation Students are placed in classes according to their knowledge and past attendance in Religious Formation Classes. A child may be placed in a class that is a different grade level than their public school class. This depends on their previous experience in Religious Formation classes and knowledge of their Catholic Faith.
If you would like more information please contact the St. Anne Parish Office at (309) 755-5071. Classes for 2024-2025 will begin, Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Registration is $75.00 per child payable at the time of registration. For students preparing for Confirmation and 1st Communion, there is an additional $20.00 fee. Checks should be made payable to St. Anne Church.