Welcome to St. John the Baptist

and Our Lady of the Assumption

Our Mission

To provide a unified, Catholic community striving to maintain,

promote and continue the legacy of faith begun by our forefathers.

~

The family of faith at St. John the Baptist began as a mission of Sacred Heart Parish in 1924 and was officially chartered, with our Mission Church,

Our Lady of the Assumption, in 1964.

 

Calendar of Events

Mass Schedule

  

Weekdays

 

  Our Lady

Tuesdays

6:30PM

 

St. John

Wednesdays

7AM

    

Thursdays/Fridays

7:30AM

 

Weekends

Saturday Vigil

5PM-St. John

(until Time Change)

 

Sundays

7 & 11AM-St. John

9AM-Our Lady

 

NOTE:

During Lent, weekday Masses are held at St. John at 7:00AM,

Wed-Friday

and in Clinton

at 6:30 PM on Tuesdays

 

Confession

15 minutes before

weekday Masses

4 PM Saturdays

(until Time Change)

 

Adoration

Noon-6 Daily

at St. John

 

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

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

 

If you or someone you know is interested in learning about the Catholic faith or in joining the Catholic Church, the first RCIA meeting is on September 1st in the Parish Hall at 7 pm. There is no cost and no pre-registration – just show up! Please call the church office or Joey Hebert at 658-5599 or 225-301-1737 for more details.

 

 

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 or 225-301-1737

 

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.

 

 

 

 

“I’d like to know more about the Catholic Church

but I don’t know how to get started.”

 

If you are already a Catholic or if you are interested in becoming Catholic than the process called the “Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults” or RCIA is for you. The process is open to all adults who may never have been baptized, baptized but not confirmed, confirmed but have been separated from the Church or those Catholics who just want to learn more about the Church and her rich history and practices.

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

*       Period of Inquiry: We become acquainted with the Roman Catholic Church, we see in our own life how we connect to Church, we examine basic Catholic beliefs, and we decide if we want to become Catholic.

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

*       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.

*       Period of Mystagogy: This stage lasts from Easter Sunday to Pentecost Sunday justice, works of mercy and being an active parishioner.

We also need lots of help with supporting those entering the Church so if your calling is to sponsor, bake cookies, witnessing your faith or praying for our candidates please contact Joey or the church office and answer the call.

For more 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. Key Dates >>>   Session I

September 2nd:        FIRST MEETING 7-8 PM in Classroom # 1.  Overview of the course with

                               question and answer session.

September 18/19:     Rite of Acceptance and Retreat:  All day Retreat with Mass

February 26:            Retreat at Our Lady of the Assumption in Clinton (Morning)

March 11:                Rite of Sending Saturday (4 PM SJB Vigil Mass); Sunday (9 AM OLA Mass)

Date not Set:           Rite of Election at St. Joseph Cathedral

Holy Saturday 2011:  Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist

Final day of RCIA classes

 

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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