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| The RCIA process prepares both non-Catholic and those Catholics who have not received the sacraments for full participation in the life of the Church. Candidates are from a vast variety of backgrounds; they are either baptized Catholics or baptized in another Christian denomination. Catechumens are those who are asking for the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation. (There is a separate class for those that only need Sacrament of Confirmation) The RCIA is divided into four periods which mark the initiation process. Evangelization, pre-catechumenate, no fixed duration or structure. 1. Acceptance into the order of Catechumens. This is a liturgical rite, where the Church accepts their intention to respond to God’s call to follow the way of Christ. 2. Election or Enrollment of Names. This is a liturgical rite, usually celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent. Purification and Enlightenment, this is a time of reflection, centered on conversion, celebration of the scrutinies and presentations and of the preparation rites of Holy Saturday. 3. Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation. This is a liturgical rite celebrated at the Easter Vigil. 4. Postbaptismal catechesis or Mystagogy. This is a time following the celebration of initiation, during which the newly initiated experience being fully a part of the Christian community by means of pertinent catechesis and by participation with all the faithful in the Sunday Eucharistic celebration. Sessions are held weekly on Tuesday evenings: 6:30pm- 8:30pm in the Kirk Center For more information please call 619-465-6719. |
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