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Becoming Catholic through the R.C.I.A.

(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.)
​A step-by-step journey into the life of the Church, which includes its teachings, its doctrines, its beliefs by education, experience, prayer, liturgical celebration, etc.  The program is offered annually beginning in the Fall and peaks with initiation at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday. A time to introduce the Catholic faith to inquirers and/or those who may be interested in becoming Catholic, as well as a good renewal of faith for those “already Catholic”.  For more information, please contact Fr. Mike or Pat Mertz in the parish office, 254-2828.
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Returning to
​ the Church

The Catholic Church is the largest Christian denomination in the United States, accounting for about 25 percent of the country’s population.
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Our Faith

​Living as a Catholic includes many wonderful beliefs, practices, and devotions; too many to catalog here. But we hope to provide you with a brief overview of what we believe and how we live that belief.
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While the Catholic Church is the largest religion in the world, it is sometimes also the most misunderstood.
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The beliefs of the Catholic Church and her beautiful teachings are consistent through the ages.
  • We believe that human beings were created by God in love and that everything God creates is good and created out of love. While we have the capacity for sin, the Church believes in the dignity of the human person above all else.
  • We also believe that goodness infuses all of God’s wondrous creation. All creation, made by God, reflects that goodness. Catholics see the world and its beauty, renewed by the Incarnation, as sacramental – speaking of God’s goodness and love.
  • We believe in stewardship. Everything is given to us by God and our Catholic responsibility is to share our time, talent and treasure with those around us.
  • We believe in the Holy Trinity, that God has revealed himself to us as Father, Son and Holy Spirit – a communion of knowledge and love – has created us to share in that life.
  • We believe in community and a living Church – believers are a part of the living Body of Christ and, as such, we are a reflection of the communal nature of the Trinity.
  • We believe that God loved his creation so much that he became human in the person of Jesus to walk among us.
  • We believe in the communion of the saints – models of faith who help us and guide us in our daily lives.
  • We believe in Jesus’ crucifixion, death and resurrection, and we hope that one day we will rise to new life with him.
Becoming Catholic today means joining an ancient faith, deeply rooted in the teachings and traditions of Christ, that is filled with hope and vibrancy as we continue to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to all the ends of the earth.

Contact Us

St. Patrick's Catholic Church
1039 14th Ave
Sidney, Nebraska  69162
(308) 254-2828
​parish@sidneystpats.com
Office hours:
Monday -Thursday 8:00 - 5:00
Friday 8:00 - noon
 

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Join Us for Mass

Daily Mass: 
(No daily Mass if a funeral is scheduled)
Monday -  5:15 p.m. 
​Tuesday - 5:15 p.m.  
Wednesday and Friday - 7:15 a.m.
Thursday - 12:15 p.m.
Saturday- 9:30 a.m. at Sloan Assisted Living ( this is a daily Mass, this is not the vigil Mass for Sunday)
Note: Daily Masses (except Saturday) are celebrated in the Eucharistic chapel. Please use the southwest church entrance.
Weekend Mass:
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. 
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  • Home
    • About >
      • Contact Us
      • Directions
      • Staff
      • Our History
    • Bulletin
    • Calendar
  • I'm New
    • Welcome Newcomers
    • I'm New!
    • Becoming Catholic
    • RCIA
    • Returning Catholics
    • Parish Registration
  • Get Involved
    • CRS Helping Hands
    • Committees & Organizations
    • Yearly Events >
      • Hands for Growing
  • Ministries
    • Children/Youth Ministries >
      • Allelu
      • Advent
      • Children's Liturgy of the Word
      • Totus Tuus
    • Faith Formation >
      • Faith Formation Registration 2022-2023
      • Faith Formation Calendar 2022-2023 K-8th
      • Faith Formation Calendar 2021-2022 (High School)
      • Sacraments Class Calendar
      • St. Francis of Assisi Blessing for our Pets
      • Confirmation preparation >
        • Confirmation Mentors
      • Augustine Institute Kiosk
      • Catechist
      • Safe Environment
    • Outreach
    • Liturgical Ministries
    • Pro-Life Ministry
    • Hispanic Ministry >
      • Cuaresma
      • Quinceañera
    • Ministry Schedule
    • Church Environment
  • Who We Are
    • Parish Photos
    • Prayer and Worship
    • Our Faith >
      • Sacraments >
        • Baptism
        • Eucharist
        • Reconcilation
        • Confirmation
        • Anointing of the Sick
        • Marriage
        • Holy Orders
    • Family Life >
      • Family Matters
      • For Teens
    • Formed
    • Catholic Social Teaching
    • Catholic Relief Services
    • Virtual Tour