Journey Toward Mission

Diocese of Sacramento RCIA Committee Presents:

Journey Toward Mission

A Virtual RCIA Retreat to Prepare for Reception of the Sacraments of Initiation

This page contains resources to help your RCIA Team conduct a virtual Retreat. Links to videos can be found under facilitators. In the event you will be using this template without access to the internet, you will need to download the video content ahead of time. 

This virtual retreat may be used in several very flexible ways: 

• You may either lead this retreat yourself and use any pieces you would like, or the retreat can be used completely as it is. 
• You could also use it is as a template to develop your own retreat (you know the needs of your participants best). 
• You may also refer your elect and candidates to the site and encourage them to participate on their own, possibly following up with a group discussion via Zoom, etc. if you cannot meet in person. 
• You can also be creative on your own and use this any way you would like!

Goal: Proximate spiritual preparation for the Sacraments of Initiation during the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. To re-focus their minds and hearts as they prepare to become children of God and members of the Body of Christ in Baptism, receive the Gift of the Holy Spirit in Confirmation, and receive His precious Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity in the Holy Eucharist- in order to go out into mission in the world.

Underlying Theme: Becoming Catholic (or completing your Sacraments of Initiation) is not the “end goal.” You are not “done.” The reception of the Sacraments of Initiation is the beginning of your new life in Christ and your mission with Him and with us- in His Church and in the world.

Sample Schedule