| Date | Content | Time and Location |
|---|---|---|
| 9/9/2026 |
Welcome & Introduction to RCIA. Who is God? Can I know Him? How can I know Him? |
Our Lady of Lourdes and St Cecilia Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
|
16/09/2026 |
*RCIA course begins* The Meaning of Life |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
|
23/09/2026 |
Creation and Fall |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
|
30/09/2026 |
Salvation History |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 07/10/2026 | Virtues and Vices |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 14/10/2026 | Natural Law and The 10 Commandments |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 21/10/2026 |
The Incarnation |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
|
28/10/2026 |
Half term break |
N/A |
| 04/11/2026 | The Life of Christ |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 11/11/2026 |
The Trinity |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 18/11/2026 | The Lord’s Prayer |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 25/11/2026 | Advent |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 02/12/2026 |
Scripture and Tradition |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 09/12/2026 | Grace and the Beatitudes |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 16/12/2026 |
Baptism and Confirmation *baptism and intention forms given out* |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
|
23/12/2026 |
Christmas Break |
N/A |
|
30/12/2026 |
Christmas Break |
N/A |
| 06/01/2027 |
The Church |
Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| Baptism and intention forms must be completed within this time. Interviews, readiness assessments will be conducted either during the sessions or externally. Sponsors and Baptismal/confirmation names will be discussed here. | ||
| 13/01/2027 | Our Church and parish life | Our Lady of Lourdes and St Cecilia Church
7pm-9:30pm |
| 20/01/2027 |
The Paschal Mystery |
Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 27/01/2027 | The Eucharist
*Forms needed back |
Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 03/02/2027 | VICE/VIRTUE SUPPLEMENT
*Rite of Initiation at Plymouth will need to be arranged* |
Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 10/02/2027 | Lent | Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
|
17/02/2027 |
Spring Half Term |
N/A |
| 24/02/2027 | Liturgy and the sacraments | Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 03/03/2027 |
Confession practice & tour / supplement / tell them to go now |
Parish Hall // Church
7pm-9pm |
| 10/03/2027 |
Confession and Annointing |
Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 17/03/2027 | The Practice of Confession | Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 24/03/2027 |
Praying the Mass |
Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 27/03/2027 | Easter Vigil Walkthrough
* with sponsors |
Our Lady of Lourdes and St Cecilia Church
9am-10:30am (time may change closer to the date but candidates must attend a rehearsal) |
| 27/03/2027 |
Easter Vigil |
Our Lady of Lourdes and St Cecilia Church
8pm-11:30pm |
| 28/03/2027 | Easter Sunday | Our Lady of Lourdes and St Cecilia Church
10am |
| 31/03/2027 |
Moral Action |
Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 07/04/2027 | Christian Life in the World | Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |
| 14/04/2027 | Marriage and Holy Orders |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 21/04/2027 | Catholic Devotions |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
|
28/04/2027
|
Mary and the four last things |
Parish Hall 7pm-9pm |
| 05/05/2027 | The Life of Prayer | Parish Hall
7pm-9pm |