Adult Faith Formation

Advance Directive

The Nebraska Catholic Conference created a document to help as a guide for catholic on making Medical Decisions. Read the document below if you have any questions or want to learn more about Catholic teachings.

Close to His Heart: A Guide for Nebraska Catholics on Medical Decision-Making and Advance Directives

Adult Catechism (RCIA)

What is RCIA?

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, or RCIA, is a communal process for formal initiation of new members into the Catholic Church. This process is a return to the formation of the earliest members of the Church in the first and second centuries.

RCIA is the formation process for those who are not baptized and are interested in becoming Catholic. Weekly sessions include study, discussion, and prayer. For more information, contact Fr. Buhman or the parish office at 308-995-4590.

2022-23 RCIA Schedule

All are invited to attend our adult catechism class, (which will also serve as an RCIA class) on Tuesday nights, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm, at All Saints School, beginning on August 30th.
The full schedule & topic list can be found here.
This class is open to all Catholics & non-Catholics! It is a great opportunity for Catholics to learn more about their faith & for non-Catholics to learn more about what Catholics believe. This class
can be used as an opportunity to join the Catholic Church at Easter.

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops describes the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults as a process in which participants "undergo…conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church, and receive the sacraments…The RCIA process follows the ancient practice of the Church and was restored by the Second Vatican Council as the normal way adults prepare for baptism."

Likewise, the language used in the RCIA process is that of the early Church formation programs. Catechumens are those people who are seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church through all of the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. Candidates are people who have been baptized in a Christian tradition but are seeking initiation into the Catholic Church through Eucharist and Confirmation.

All are Welcome!

RCIA is a process of study, exploration, faith-sharing, and faith formation with specific liturgical rites for seekers and inquirers. Seekers and inquirers are non-baptized adults who desire to be fully initiated into the Roman Catholic Church and/or baptized adult Christians who desire full communion in the Roman Catholic Church.

Adults or older children who have not been baptized and desire to join the Church are invited into the ancient celebration of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. During this process, which is marked by regular ritual acts, participants are introduced to the liturgy, the teachings, and the life of the Catholic Church.

Adults or older children who were baptized in another Christian denomination prepare in a similar way for the sacraments of Confirmation and the Eucharist during their reception into the Catholic Church.

RCIA is a Journey

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is a process that proceeds over weeks and months. It has several steps:

Pre-Catechumenate

This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection.

Rite of Initiation

The first Rite in the RCIA process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community.

Catechumenate

The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals.

Rite of Election

Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.

Sacraments of Initiation

At the Easter Vigil (Holy Saturday), all newly elected members of the community who have been journeying through the RCIA process are welcomed formally into the community of believers through receiving the Sacraments of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

Mystagogy

This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful.

RCIA Team

People journeying through the RCIA process need sponsors and community support to help them grow in faith. The RCIA team of sponsors help guide, support and instruct those discerning whether to become members of our Catholic community. Team members share their faith with inquiring adults who are seeking more information about the Catholic Church, many of whom seek to celebrate one or more of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation.

Catholic Resources & Links

Great Adventure Bible Study

The Great Adventure Bible Study is a study of the entirety of the bible & salvation history. It is the basis for the famous "Bible in a Year Podcast."

This study consists of a video presentation by bible scholar Jeff Cavins followed by additional teaching & commentary by
Fr. Buhman.

This study will be offered on Tuesday nights, from 7:30 to 8:45 pm, at All Saints parish hall.

This has been a life changing study for Fr. Buhman; it will be so for you too!

No sign up or RSVP necessary. Contact Fr. Buhman with any questions!

Our Lady of Good Councel Retreat House

Located amongst the rolling hills of eastern Nebraska, Our Lady of Good Counsel offers the ideal atmosphere for a peaceful and fruitful time of recollection and deep prayer. Just as Jesus instructs His disciples to escape the noise of the world and “come away to a deserted place and rest awhile,” so, too, does He invite you to retreat in a calming silence to better know and love Him.

The Retreat house offers a wide variety of retreats that will allow you to return to your daily life refreshed and spiritually strengthened. See below to find the best option for you!

Our Lady of Good Counsel Website

Pilgrimage

Itinerary includes:

COASTAL REGION

Ascend Mt. Carmel and pray near the caves where the prophet Elijah lived
Visit Stella Maris, the largest Carmelite Monastery and world center of the order

GALILEE

Sail across the Sea of Galilee and walk along the shore
Wander the city of Capernaum – site of the beginning of Jesus’ ministry
Stand where the miracle of the Loaves and Fishes took place
Renew your marriage vows in Cana
Visit Nazareth, where Mary gave her fiat and “the Word became flesh and dwelt among us”
Summit Mt. Tabor, site of the Transfiguration
Ponder the words of Jesus at the Mt. of Beatitudes

JERUSALEM

Relive the Lord's Passion by walking the Palm Sunday Road and visiting the Garden of Gethsemane, Rock of Agony, Via Dolorosa (Way of the Cross), and the Holy Sepulchre
See the place where the True Cross was found by St. Helena
View the Old City from atop the Mount of Olives and visit the Ascension Chapel
Visit the Shepherd’s Fields, the Grotto of Jesus’ birth, and the Nativity Church in Bethlehem
Explore Ein Karem, where St. John the Baptist was born and Mary proclaimed her Magnificat

JUDEAN WILDERNESS

Renew your baptismal vows at the River Jordan, site of Jesus’ own baptism
Pray in Bethany, where Jesus raised Lazarus from the dead
Visit Jericho, the oldest known city in the Western world
Explore Qumran, where the Dead Sea scrolls were discovered, and float in the dead sea

A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is a walk into layers of Scripture, history, and faith. Your feet touch soil left by the first Christians over 2,000 years ago as you walk in the footsteps of Jesus and the Apostles. Come visit the places where Jesus healed the sick, preached the faith, and died for our salvation. See the empty tomb and stand upon the mount from which He ascended to Heaven, promising that He would always be with us until the end of the ages (Matthew 28:20).

Estimated Total Price $4,500.00
per person

Includes airfare, double occupancy, accommodations, transportation, breakfast and dinner daily, and entrance fees.

Not included: gratuities (est. $140)
Brochure available early 2023

register here

Visit our Holy Land experts at TektonMinistries.org

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Tekton Ministries has been leading Catholic pilgrimages to the Holy Land for more than 20 years. Working closely with your priest to create thoughtfully planned itineraries, we help make the Catholic faith more tangible to your daily life by taking you where the seeds of Catholicism were first planted to be spread across the world. Although we visit numerous sites in this holy and historic region, daily Mass and time for prayerful reflection are important parts of each day’s experience.