It has been a few weeks since my last update. To be honest, the RCIA classes have been less than stellar thus far. Perhaps this is typical at this stage, (Inquiry) of the process, but it has been slow going. I think this is in part do to the presenters. For Weeks 2-5, the presenter who is a deacon of the church and a very educated man, but unfortunately also a bit boring.
The Topics have been
The Church, the House of the Lord
The Bible, the Old Testament
New Testament
The Church since Pentecost
Additionally, my sponsor (wife), and I just simply don't seem to have time to discuss things. We are so consumed with day to day activities, (work, school, kids, kids and kids) that this seems to be something that is taken for granted. Internally I am struggling about the entire process but to date have not communicated this.
As for the classes thus far. Still not much to comment on. I really do feel like I am on the right path and I continue to read everything I can. We attend Mass and class every weekend so.....Still going forward
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
RCIA Day 1 God's Call & Our Response
Well....After months of anticipation and a sull summer of reading everyghing I could get my hands on, RCIA has started. I must admit much nervousness / stress the days leading up to my first class.
As excited as I was to start the RCIA process, I must admit, I was more than a little disappointed. I really expected the first day to be an opportunity for the RCIA leaders (teacher/deacon, whomever) to be somewhat more welcoming. Sure there was the "congratulations" and "Good Luck on your journey" type comments however I was expecting more of the "Welcome to our faith" or "Here is what is great about being Catholic" type discussions.
Rather, we had a Deacon, who is a very likeable and intelligent individual, dive right into a deep discussion which I really believe were "off-topic"
I want to believe his intent was to focus on "God's Call & Our Response", however we spent 30 minutes dissecting a prayer by St. Augustine and dove into History lesson, Secular history of course, on the 4th century state of religion and religious persecution.
Honestly, I got more out of Catholism for Dummies. (A great book btw)
Needless to say, it left me a little discouraged but remain optimistic. Over the next 8 months, we will have many different presenters and speakers. I am looking forward to next week's topic as I know in my heart the path is right.
We'll see
As excited as I was to start the RCIA process, I must admit, I was more than a little disappointed. I really expected the first day to be an opportunity for the RCIA leaders (teacher/deacon, whomever) to be somewhat more welcoming. Sure there was the "congratulations" and "Good Luck on your journey" type comments however I was expecting more of the "Welcome to our faith" or "Here is what is great about being Catholic" type discussions.
Rather, we had a Deacon, who is a very likeable and intelligent individual, dive right into a deep discussion which I really believe were "off-topic"
I want to believe his intent was to focus on "God's Call & Our Response", however we spent 30 minutes dissecting a prayer by St. Augustine and dove into History lesson, Secular history of course, on the 4th century state of religion and religious persecution.
Honestly, I got more out of Catholism for Dummies. (A great book btw)
Needless to say, it left me a little discouraged but remain optimistic. Over the next 8 months, we will have many different presenters and speakers. I am looking forward to next week's topic as I know in my heart the path is right.
We'll see
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