What if I can't attened RCIA at my 'local' Parish?

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I contacted what is my local Parish about RCIA and they started in July and I would have to wait until next year to do it but by next year I plan to be moved far from the area.

I live with my mother and I don’t have my own car so I borrow hers when I can. The Parish that covers my suburb is 15-20 minutes away in the car depending on traffic.

The area that I’m planning on moving to next year has a RCIA at their church and they said I can join on Monday (I haven’t met with them yet and they don’t know where i live) but this church is 30 minutes away (or 15min on the train) it’s much easier for me to get to on the train because I don’t have a car but because it’s not considered my local Parish will this be a problem?
 
I don’t think it is, but please call the Priest for that church and speak with him about your situation.

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Shouldn’t matter, but I would just call the parish and ask. In most US diocese, one can attend any parish one wishes, with no geographical limitations.
 
Gemma, it shouldn’t be a problem at all. Just tell that Parish that you intend to move there next year and you would like to start with them.

I live just north of Sydney (diocese of Broken Bay which includes the Northshore and Northern Beaches of Sydney and the Central Coast) and no-one gets fussed if you attend a neighbouring parish for whatever reason.

All the best with your RCIA experiences, I’m sure you will get a lot out of it.
 
=Gemma;9790292]I contacted what is my local Parish about RCIA and they started in July and I would have to wait until next year to do it but by next year I plan to be moved far from the area.
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I live with my mother and I don’t have my own car so I borrow hers when I can. The Parish that covers my suburb is 15-20 minutes away in the car depending on traffic.
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The area that I’m planning on moving to next year has a RCIA at their church and they said I can join on Monday (I haven’t met with them yet and they don’t know where i live) but this church is 30 minutes away (or 15min on the train) it’s much easier for me to get to on the train because I don’t have a car but because it’s not considered my local Parish will this be a problem?
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NO; BUT

Be sure that the parish your taking the classes in is the same Disease [same Bishop]. If not then it could be an issue. It would also be advisible to discuss this with your parish priest so that HE is in the loop too.🙂

Stay close to God so he can and WILL stay close to you.

God Bless,
pat/PJM
 
PJM said:
NO; BUT

Be sure that the parish your taking the classes in is the same** Disease** [same Bishop]. If not then it could be an issue. It would also be advisible to discuss this with your parish priest so that HE is in the loop too.🙂

Stay close to God so he can and WILL stay close to you.

God Bless,
pat/PJM
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:eek: Autocorrect, by any chance?
 
My RCIA leader knows my location now because she had to give me directions to the meeting place, doesn’t seem to have a problem with location.

Thank you everyone for the responses 🙂
 
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