Assumption Catholic Church RCIA
Jacksonville, Florida
Contact Information
Bert Harrell, RCIA Director
Email: assumptionrcia@gmail.com
Assumption Parish Office
(904) 398-1963
Bert Harrell
(904) 233-7645
Link to Assumption Catholic Church Web site
Download the Assumption RCIA Registration Form or pick one up from Bert Harrell when you meet with him--see Inquiry Schedule at lower left of this Web page.
RCIA
Mystagogia 2012
This is an adult class open to any and all who wish to attend, even if you are already a Catholic and just want to get a refresher course.
Monday Evenings 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.: all sessions will be in Room B of the Family Center
Bible Studies from May 21 - June 25
Pope Benedict XVI Encyclicals--August 13 - 27
I am very frequently asked if we ever offer anything to study the Encyclicals, especially those of Pope Benedict XVI whose writings have been so impressive and fruitful. They are each beautiful examples of biblical exposition, demonstrating the clarity and depth of the Catholic understanding of Holy Scripture. If you are looking for Bible study that comes from the very best of the Catholic Tradition, here it is!
Download the Mystagogia Schedule
Bible Studies to Build Upon
May 21
Preparation for Pentecost: A closeup look at Acts chapter 2. We will examine the Old Testament sources of St. Peter's Pentecost Day sermon to see how what he said on that day has continuing and powerful impact on our life as Catholics right now.
May 28:Memorial Day, No Class
June 4
Life in the Holy Spirit: A closeup look at I Corinthians chapters 12 and 13. These two chapters form a rhetorical unit that continues in chapter 14. We will explore a deeper understanding of divine love, its source and characteristics, as the comprehensive and most important manifestation of the Holy Spirit in our lives.
June 11
The formation of Christian character: A closeup look at 2 Peter 1:1-10 and Hebrews chapter 12. We will see what these texts tell about how our interior lives must be forged through the direct action of the Lord in our hearts in the context of the difficult world in which we must live our present lives.
June 18
Distinguishing truth from falsehood: A closeup look at 1 John 4 and Jude. The essential question for this session: How does a Catholic discern the truth in a culutre of competing truth claims including the rejection of any stable commitment to absolutes?
June 25
The truth about ourselves: A closeup look at Revelation 3: 14-22 as it pertains to ongoing conversion, self-examination and the Sacrament of Penance.
Pope Benedict XVI
August 13
God is Love: Encyclical Deus caritas est by Pope Benedict XVI.
August 20
Saved by Hope: Encyclical Spe salvi by Pope Benedict XVI.
August27
Love in Truth: Encyclical Caritas in vertitate by Pope Benedict XVI.
Are you thinking of becoming a Catholic?
Please call or email using contact information at upper right of this Web page. You may also look for Bert Harrell after the following Masses for Inquiry Session:
Saturday, June 9 after the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday, June 17 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass
Saturday, June 23 after the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday, July 1 after the 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass
Saturday, July 7 after the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Saturday, August 11 after the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday, August 19 after the 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Sunday Masses
Saturday, August 25 after the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday, August 26 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass
Saturday, September 1 afer the 4:00 p.m. Vigil Mass
Sunday, September 2 after the 8:00 a.m. and 10: a.m. Masses
Sunday, September 9 after the 10:00 a.m. Mass
Download the Assumption RCIA Registration Form or pick one up from Bert Harrell when you meet with him. Download the above Inquiry Schedule.