​Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Volunteers:
RCIA Team Member Expectations:

• Faithfully attend all monthly team meetings and RCIA sessions.
• Sign up to lead one Sunday Breaking Open the Word per month.
• Sign up to lead prayer/proclaim Scripture for at least one session per month.
• Attend all retreats, rites, and rehearsals (Fall & Spring Retreat, Rite of Welcome, Rite of Election, Scrutiny Rites, and all rehearsals).
• Lead up to 5 topic presentations during the year.
  • Meet with the RCIA coordinator to review presentations at least one week prior to the scheduled date of the presentation.
  • Provide a handout/outline for participants to follow
  • All presentations must be done within the allotted time.

RCIA Guest Speaker Expectations:

• Arrive prior to the scheduled session time.
• Stay within the allotted period of time for the talk (whether witness or main topic presentation).
• If possible, stay for the entire session and be available for questions/discussion.
  •  Meet with the RCIA coordinator to review presentations at least one week prior to the scheduled date of the presentation.
  • Provide a handout/outline for participants to follow

RCIA Sponsor Expectations:

• Attend all RCIA sessions.
• Attend all retreats.
• Sign up to give a witness talk for one session during the year.
• Must meet all requirements for Sponsors.

For more information or to volunteer, contact Cathy Kusman, Faith Formation Director, at 719-633-8711 x105 or formationdirector@sacredheartcos.org.