St. John the Baptist Catholic Church

Zachary, Louisiana

 

 

Our Lady of the Assumption Mission

Clinton, Louisiana

 

Bringing more than 1,300 families closer to Christ

~A Parish since 1964~

Mind. . .Body. . .Heart. . .Soul ~ The Faith Communities of St. John the Baptist and Our Lady of the Assumption

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Mass Schedules Celebration of the Eucharist

 

Saturday Vigil Mass

5:00PM - St. John's

 

Sunday Morning

7 & 11AM-St. John's

9:00AM-OLA, Clinton

  

OLA

Tuesdays-6:30PM

 

St. John's

Wednesday-7:00AM

Thursday-7:30AM

Friday-7:30AM

 

Holy Days Announced

  

Reconciliation

  Saturdays

4 PM-St. John's

Tuesdays

6:15PM-OLA

 

Click Here for a guide to Examination of Conscience and Steps for Confession

 

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What are you leaving for your kids to remember you?

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Holy Rosary

Tuesdays

6:15 pm-OLA

Sundays

10:00 am-SJB 

 

Confession

On Wednesdays, confession may be scheduled  by appointment with Father Bayhi

Adoration

The Adoration Chapel at St. John's is open from Noon until 6 PM, Monday-Friday.

Click picture above

for details

 

 

Prayer of the Holy Rosary is held at St. John's

every Sunday,

beginning at 10:00 AM, and on the 1st Sunday of each month at Our Lady, beginning at 8:30 AM.

Click here to learn more about the Staff of St. John's, Our Lady and the Sisters of St. Joseph Convent

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The Family of Faith at St. John the Baptist invites Catholics and

non-Catholics to join the R.C.I.A. Process

Classes Started Thursday, August 27, 2009!  Were you there?

Congratulations!

to this year's inquirers, thus far, who attended the opening

night meeting of RCIA.  Please encourage others to attend:

Christina ~ Ryan ~ Sally ~ Nicki ~ Elizabeth ~ Mark ~ Megan ~ Kevin

Reagan ~ Jim ~ Sally ~ Mark


 

The R.C.I.A. Process at St. John the Baptist

Coordinator:    Joey Hebert   joey.hebert@gapac.com

Address:         2711 Church Street, Zachary, LA 70791

Telephone:      225-658-5599

 

For those interested in becoming Catholic or Catholics wanting to learn more about the Catholic Church - The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a Journey of Faith.  Come join us on this journey.

Dues and fees:     None

Participation:        Participation is open to all wanting to learn more about the Catholic faith.

                          Whether you want to become a Catholic or not, come and learn about the

                          Catholic Church.

 

Volunteers:         If you are interested in being a sponsor or helping with receptions,

                          babysitting or presenting lessons, please call Joe Hebert at the number

                          above.

 

The entire R.C.I.A. process lasts approximately nine months and continues from August through May of each year.

 

We will focus on Catholic answers such as:

    -Why is the Catholc Bible different from the Protestant Bible?

    -Is it really the body and blood of Jesus in the Eucharist?

 

If you have questions, contact the Parish Office or Joey Hebert, Coordinator, at the number listed above.  For more reference information, visit the following link: www.catholic.com

 

"He called them, and immediately they left their boat and followed Him."  -Matthew 4:21-22

Come Join Us. . .

 

 

Download this page as a flyer you can print from your computer.  Click here.

 

R.C.I.A. consists of four main stages:

1.  Period of Inquiry

We become acquainted with the Roman Catholic Church, we wee in our own life how we connect to Church, we examine basic Catholic beliefs, and we decide if we want to become Catholic.

2.  Period of Catechumenate

This is the first stage of commitment that leads to full membership.  We discuss Catholic prayer, Reconciliation, Mary and the Saints.

3.  Period of Enlightenment and Purification

This is the time during Lent when we deepen our spiritual commitment through works of charity, prayer and fasting.  We will discuss Confirmation, the Mass and Baptism.  This stage ends with Easter and the Rites of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist.

4.  Period of Mystagogy

This stage lasts from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday (about 50 days) and completes the initiation process. We will discuss social justice, works of mercy and being an active parishioner.


R.C.I.A. Key Dates

August 27, 2009        FIRST MEETING 7-8 PM in Classroom # 1.  Overview of the course with

                               question and answer session.

November 28, 2009    Rite of Acceptance and Retreat:  All day Retreat with Mass

February 20, 2010      Retreat at Our Lady of the Assumption in Clinton (Morning)

                               Rite of Sending Saturday (4 PM SJB Vigil Mass); Sunday (9 AM OLA Mass)

February 21, 2010      Rite of Election at St. Joseph Cathedral

April 3, 2010             Holy Saturday:  Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

May 23, 2010            Final day of RCIA classes

 

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Expanded Schedule of Dates for 2009-10 R.C.I.A. Program Click here to download

Prayer for Evangelization

Loving God, you called us each by name and gave your only Son to redeem us.

In your faithfulness, you sent the Holy Spirit to complete the mission of Jesus among us.

Open our hearts to Jesus.  Give us the courage to speak his name to those who are close

to us and the generosity to share His love with those who are far away.

We Pray that every person throughout the world be invited to know and love

Jesus as Savior and Redeemer.

May that love transform every element of our society.

We ask this through Christ Our Lord. Amen.

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.

Saint Paul the Apostle, pray us.

~Amen

 

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