St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish
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1055 Hughes Road, Madison, AL 35758
Phone 256-722-0130
Fax 256-722-0303
Pastor Fr. Bryan K. Lowe
For Sacramental Emergencies
please call:
205-902-9990
Parish Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday
8:00am-4:00pm
Friday 8:00am- 1:00pm
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“A Community of Faith Rooted in Word and Sacrament, in Education and Service”
OCIA
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Want to learn more about the Catholic Faith?
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Are you interested in becoming Catholic?
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Were you Baptized as a Catholic but never Confirmed?
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (formerly known as RCIA)
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To learn more about the Catholic Faith, or become Catholic, you can register for OCIA classes by contacting Jennifer Colsch at jcolsch@stjohnbchurch.org
Requirements and Schedule:
If you have not been baptized:
· Classes will be on most Sundays from 1:00pm to 2:30pm, August 25, 2024 through May 4th, 2025 in the parish hall
· Mass attendance is required
· There will be required reading and homework throughout the year
If you have been baptized in a different Christian Denomination, or have been baptized Catholic but have not received all the Sacraments of Initiation (Eucharist and/or Confirmation):
· Classes will be on Thursday evenings from 7pm to 8:30pm in the parish hall. You can choose one of the following sessions:
Session 1 will be from August 29, 2024 to December 22, 2024, or
Session 2 will be from January 30, 2025 to May 18, 2025
· Mass attendance is required
· There will be required reading and homework
· You will need to provide a baptismal certificate or other proof of baptism
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Online Resources
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Volunteers are needed to be Sponsors and to help administratively during class times.
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Daily Scripture Reading (from the Lectionary)
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The Vatican (English)
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Word on Fire (Fr. Robert Barron)
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How to Pray the Rosary (USCCB)
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Mysteries of the Rosary (Vatican)