I would like to thank all those that have been instrumental in bringing nine new members into the Catholic faith and our parishes. The efforts of so many individuals have made this truly a unique program for our RCIA participants, from the RCIA team who were instrumental in leading these individuals along their journey each and every week, to the sponsors who made time to attend classes and show their support for the participants, the presenters (fifteen in total) who came from four different parishes and were so very kind to share their passion with those attending class, and you—our parishioners—by your examples of attending classes, your prayers throughout the year and especially the many well wishes you gave to our newest Catholics, you were the examples that they came to witness over the course of their initiation into the faith. You are the church to them. RCIA doesn’t happen without all of these people.
It is my pleasure to host RICA. I am blessed to be witness to all of you who understand that it is our responsibility to evangelize, to lead by example, to be available when asked. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you. Thanks to all of you, our newest Catholics have been able to have a truly unique experience.
Congratulations to our newest parishioners and God bless you. Thank you all.
David Liptak
Evangelization & Discipleship Coordinator