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        • 2018: Easter Vigil
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        • 2017: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2017: Christmas Concert
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        • 2017: Dia de los Muertos
        • 2017: Cross Walk
        • 2017: Easter Vigil
        • 2017: Elementary Faith Formation
        • 2017: First Wednesdays
        • 2017: Habitat For Humanity
        • 2017: Homeless Backpack Drive
        • 2017: Knight Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2017: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
        • 2017: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2017: Parish Picnic
        • 2017: Spanish First Eucharist Mass
        • 2017: SVDP Thanksgiving Baskets
        • 2017: Vacation Bible School
        • 2017: Youth Group
      • 2016 >
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        • 2016: Christmas Concert
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        • 2016: Knights Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2016: Mass For The Sick WIth Annointing
        • 2016: Nativity Display
        • 2016: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2016: Parish Picnic
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        • 2015: Festa Italiana
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        • 2015: MedShare Volunteer Event
        • 2015: Music Ministry Christmas Concert
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        • 2015 - Santa Rita Jail Toy Distribution
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RCIA: Come & SEE!


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​​Purpose
At the outset of the pandemic in March of 2020, Pope Francis said that we have an opportunity, “to choose what matters and what passes away, a time to separate what is necessary from what is not. It is a time to get our lives back on track with regard to you, Lord, and to others."

Come and see what matters. RCIA is a year-round process for those seeking meaning and purpose in their lives.

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​Called by God
There is no rush in the process. Together we consume the Word of God. We rely on one another and on the community for support and prayers. We learn about our faith and experience God’s love penetrating our hearts. We want to reach out to others in need.

At some point the dawn of on high breaks upon us. We feel led and called by God. We find peace in knowing that God’s love is stronger than our fears. We turn to Jesus to show us what a new way of living may be like.

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​Loved by God
Gradually we grow into a relationship of love that touches and engages the whole of our lives. It’s difficult to imagine the joy that the first followers had, but they were completely astounded by their encounters with the risen Jesus after he was crucified. We claim that same joy as our own and we know that our failures and our sins do not define us. Death is not the end. We are defined by God’s love. Jesus’ resurrection shows us that we are wrapped up in the web of God’s love, compassion and mercy forever. Jesus has given us the gifts of real hope and deep peace.

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The People of God
Life lived through the sacraments makes a difference. In tension, our lives hold: Selfless service with a dependency on others; encounters with those who may be different than we are and our vulnerability with others.

At the center of our lives is praise and worship as an expression of deep gratitude. What we do together as the People of God does bring something of heaven to our lives on earth and helps to change the world.

Matt Gray
​Director of RCIA
eMail: mgray@catholicsofpleasanton.org
Phone: 925.202.5425
The Catholic Community of Pleasanton
925.846.4489
St. Augustine Church
3999 Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
4001 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588

Faith Formation Office
3999 Bernal Avenue
Pleasanton, CA 94566

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and make Him better known."
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      • Ministry Guidelines and Liturgical Documents
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    • Elementary School (K - 3rd Grade) >
      • Year 2: Sacramental Preparation
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      • COG Resources
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      • DOC Youth Group
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      • Online Resources
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      • RCIA Conversations
      • RCIA Online Prayer Resources
      • RCIA Core Message
      • RCIA: Gospel Themes
      • RCIA: Recommended Reading
      • RCIA: Calendar
      • RCIA Binder
    • Special Religious Education (SPRED)
    • Online Resources
    • Vacation Bible School
  • Living
    • Social Justice & Charity >
      • Diocesan Task Force for Racial Justice
      • Get On The Bus
      • Society of St. Vincent de Paul
      • Giving Tree Program
      • Detention Ministry
      • Detention Ministry Giving Program
    • Social Justice Committee >
      • Who We Are & What We Do
      • Fair Trade
      • Transportation For Those In Need
      • Habitat For Humanity
      • Kids Against Hunger / Global Solidarity Initiative
      • MedShare
      • Rice Bowl
    • Evangelization
    • Family Life Ministries >
      • Grief Ministry
      • Ministry To The Sick
      • M.O.M.S.
      • Marriage Preparation
      • Prayer Shawl Ministry
      • Pro Life Resources
    • Small Christian Communities >
      • SCC Signup Form
    • Knights of Columbus
  • Giving
    • Stewardship
    • Taxes & Giving
    • Giving Made Easy (GME)
    • Giving Strategies
    • Arise & Build
    • Stewardship Of Treasure: Monthly Report
    • 2023 Bishop's Ministries Appeal
    • 2021 Summary Financial Report
  • Media
    • 2021 Parish Mission
    • Formed.org
    • Podcast
    • 2020: Lenten Parish Mission
    • Fr. Mark's 25th Anniversary Of Ordination
    • In Memoriam: Rev. Paul D. Minnihan
    • Photos >
      • 2023: Confirmation Retreat
      • 2023: Knights of Columbus Crab Feed
      • 2023: RCIA Rite Of Reflection Retreat
      • 2022 >
        • 2022: 1st Year Holy Eucharist Retreat
        • 2022: Blessing Of The Garden Crypt
        • 2022: Christmas Concert
        • 2022: Confirmation
        • 2022: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2022: Cross Walk
        • 2022: First Holy Eucharist
        • 2022: First Reconciliation
        • 2022: Fr. Luke's 25th Anniversary Of Ordination
        • 2022: Good Friday Of The Lord's Passion
        • 2022: Great Vigil Of Easter
        • 2022: Healing Mass With Anointing
        • 2022: Holy Thursday
        • 2022: RCIA Rite of Election Retreat
        • 2022: Richard Denoix Ordination to the Order of the Diaconate
        • 2022: Vacation Bible School
        • 2022: Year One Confirmation Retreat
      • 2021 >
        • 2021: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2021: Crab Feed
        • 2021: Confirmation
        • 2021: Easter Morning
        • 2021: First Holy Eucharist
        • 2021: Good Friday
        • 2021: Holy Thursday
        • 2022: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2021: The Great Vigil Of Easter
        • 2021: Vacation Bible School
      • 2020 >
        • 2020: Disco Bingo
        • 2020: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2020: Drive Through Confession
        • 2020: Easter Vigil
        • 2020: Fr. Paul Memorial Mass
        • 2020: High School Youth Group
        • 2020: Medshare
        • 2020: Middle School Program
        • 2020: Pentecost
        • 2020: RCIA Cathedral Tour
        • 2020: RCIA Rite Of Election
        • 2020: Youth Room Project
      • 2019 >
        • 2019: Blessing Of The Animals
        • 2019: Christmas Concert
        • 2019: Confirmation
        • 2019: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2019: Cross Walk
        • 2019: Disco Bingo
        • 2019: Easter Vigil
        • 2019: Fr. Kwame Farewell Mass & Reception
        • 2019: First Eucharist
        • 2019: Fr. Dan Funeral Rites
        • 2019: Fr. Mark's Installation
        • 2019: Fr. Paul Funeral Rites
        • 2019: Giving Tree
        • 2019: High School Youth Group
        • 2019: Knights Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2019: Mass For The Sick With Anointing
        • 2019: Memorial Day Mass
        • 2019: Middle School Ministry
        • 2019: Moving Fr. Kwame & Fr. Mark
        • 2019: Our Lady Guadalupe
        • 2019: Palm Sunday
        • 2019: RCIA & Kids Against Hunger
        • 2019: RCIA Rite Of Election
        • 2019: Social Justice - Kids Against Hunger
        • 2019: SVdP Thanksgiving Baskets
        • 2019: Vacation Bible School
        • 2019: WINGS 3rd Annual Women's Tea
      • 2018 >
        • 2018: 2nd Annual WINGS Women's Tea
        • 2018: Altar Servers Great America Trip
        • 2018: AMP
        • 2018: Appalachia With Matt Gray & Maryknoll
        • 2018: Buddha & Jesus Against Hunger Packing Event
        • 2018: Christmas Concert
        • 2018: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2018: Confirmation
        • 2018: Cross Walk
        • 2018: Detention Ministry Toy Drive
        • 2018: Disco Bingo
        • 2018: Easter Vigil
        • 2018: Elementary Faith Formation
        • 2018: Festa Italiana
        • 2018: First Eucharist
        • 2018: Fr. Paul's 25th Anniversary Of Ordination
        • 2018: Giving Tree
        • 2018: High School Social
        • 2018: Knights Of Columbus Breakfast With Santa
        • 2018: Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary Mass
        • 2018: Knights Of Columbus Keep Christ In Christmas Poster Contest
        • 2018: Knights of Columbus 50th Anniversary Dinner
        • 2018: Mass For The Sick
        • 2018: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2018: Palm Sunday
        • 2018: Papal Ninja
        • 2018: RCIA @ St. Mary's
        • 2018: RCIA Cathedral Tour
        • 2018: RCIA Retreat
        • 2018: Seminarian Visit
        • 2018: Social Justice Committee Kids Against Hunger Packing Event
        • 2018: St. Patrick's Dinner
        • 2018: SVdP Easter Baskets
        • 2018: Vacation Bible School
      • 2017 >
        • 2017: Altar Servers Great America Trip
        • 2017: AMP
        • 2017: Backpack Drive
        • 2017: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2017: Christmas Concert
        • 2017: Confirmation
        • 2017: Dia de los Muertos
        • 2017: Cross Walk
        • 2017: Easter Vigil
        • 2017: Elementary Faith Formation
        • 2017: First Wednesdays
        • 2017: Habitat For Humanity
        • 2017: Homeless Backpack Drive
        • 2017: Knight Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2017: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
        • 2017: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2017: Parish Picnic
        • 2017: Spanish First Eucharist Mass
        • 2017: SVDP Thanksgiving Baskets
        • 2017: Vacation Bible School
        • 2017: Youth Group
      • 2016 >
        • 2016: Affordable Housing Forum
        • 2016: Backpack Drive
        • 2016: Blessing Of The Pets
        • 2016: Christmas Concert
        • 2016: Confirmation
        • 2016: Cross Walk
        • 2016: Easter Vigil
        • 2016: Holy Thursday
        • 2016: Knights Of Columbus Crab Feed
        • 2016: Mass For The Sick WIth Annointing
        • 2016: Nativity Display
        • 2016: Our Lady Of Guadalupe
        • 2016: Parish Picnic
        • 2016: Summer Joy Festival
        • 2016: SVdP Easter Baskets
        • 2016: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2016: Vacation Bible School
        • 2016: Young Neighbors In Action
      • 2015 >
        • 2015: Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe
        • 2015: Confirmation
        • 2015: Confirmation Retreat
        • 2015: Corazon
        • 2015: Crop Walk
        • 2015: Cross Walk
        • 2015: Easter Baskets for Catholic Worker House
        • 2015: Easter Vigil
        • 2015: Farewell To Fr. Lee & Gepaul
        • 2015: Festa Italiana
        • 2015: First Eucharist
        • 2015: MedShare Volunteer Event
        • 2015: Music Ministry Christmas Concert
        • 2015: Parish Picnic
        • 2015: RCIA
        • 2015: RCIA Cathedral Tour
        • 2015 - Santa Rita Jail Toy Distribution
        • 2015: Social Justice Camp For Teens
        • 2015: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2015: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
        • 2015: Year 1 Confirmation Retreat
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        • 2014: Confirmation
        • 2014: Crop Walk
        • 2014: Cross Walk
        • 2014: Easter Vigil
        • 2014: First Wednesday
        • 2014: Lady Of Guadalupe Mass
        • 2014: Music Ministry Christmas Concert
        • 2014: Parish Picnic
        • 2014: SVdP Thanksgiving Food Baskets
        • 2014: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
        • 2014: WINGS Fr. Paul Meeting
      • 2013 >
        • 2013: Advent Concert
        • 2013: Deacon Joe's Ordination
        • 2013: Father Paul's Installation
        • 2013: Lady Of Guadalupe Mass
        • 2013: MedShare
        • 2013: Parish Mission
        • 2013: Parish Picnic
      • 2012 >
        • 2012: Parish Night Out
        • 2012: Parish Picnic
        • 2012: Vatican II Jubilee
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      • 2011 >
        • 2011: Advent Concert
      • 2010 >
        • 2010: Choir Rome Pilgrimage
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