Are You Ready to Come Home to the Catholic Church?
 RCIA Prepares You to Join the Church
Are you, or do you know someone, who is interested in learning more about what it means to be Catholic? Are you or is someone you know interest in becoming Catholic? Were your or a loved one baptized Catholic as a child, but have not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and/or Eucharist?
St. Philip offers an opportunity to come together to learn more about our faith in a small group study program called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - RCIA. Sessions focus on the teachings and experience of the Church and prepare individuals to celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter season.
You are welcome to participate in the process with your questions, your concerns, your hopes and your journey in a warm, accepting setting.
The first session meets Tuesday, Sept. 11, from 7-9pm. For information, please contact email RE@stphilipsparish.com or call the rectory at 703-573-3808.
Renovated Hayden Hall to Open With Parish Movie Night
Join us for "Bella" on August 18 at 7pm
 Join us for a Parish Movie Night as we show the award-winning film "Bella" and celebrate the newly renovated Hayden Hall.
"Bella" is the beautiful story of the power of love and kindness: An international soccer star is on his way to sign a multimillion-dollar contract when a series of events unfold that bring his career to an abrupt end. A beautiful waitress, struggling to make it in New York City, discovers something about herself that she's unprepared for. In one irreversible moment, their lives are turned upside down... until a simple gesture of kindness brings them both together, turning an ordinary day to an unforgettable experience.
The acclaimed film is rated PG-13 for thematic elements and brief disturbing images; it is appropriate for teens and mature tweens.
The evening will also show off our newly renovated Hayden Hall, which features a new projector and sound system, new lighting, and a few other surpises.
We'll have lots of free food and beverages, as well as popcorn (of course!).
We'll also be recognizing the wonderful parishioners of St. Philip, whose donation made the new Hayden Hall possible. Please join us!
2018-19 Religious Education Registration Now Open
New schedule begins in September
Registration is open for the coming school year. Instructions for registration and the forms needed are available in the Vestibule, Rectory and on our website.
Tuesday Session: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm:
- Students in grades 5 – 12 and who have not attended RE for the last three (3) years consecutively
Wednesday Session: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm
- Students in Kindergarten through 8th grade, and who have attended RE for the last three (3) years consecutively;
- Students in Kindergarten through 4th grade, and who have not attended RE for the last three (3) years consecutively.
RE Volunteers Needed
- We need catechists, aides and Hall Guardians.
- All diocesan volunteers with significant contact with minors have to fill out paperwork and attend a diocesan training class.
- If God is calling you to serve your parish, please speak to one of our priests or contact the RE office.
Please read the directions carefully before filling out the forms. Call the RE office 703-573-1899 or the Rectory with questions.
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