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The catechumenate is an extended period during which the candidates are given suitable pastoral formation and guidance, aimed at training them in the Christian life (RCIA 75).
The Four RCIA TrainingsThere are four trainings that must take place during your time in the RCIA:- Catechetical Training
Understanding what the Church teaches, and more importantly, deepening your wonder at the mystery of how God is saving the world in Christ - Spiritual Training
Living the Christian life more deeply through regular prayer, personal authenticity, and loving service to others - Liturgical Training
Learning how to participate in the community’s acts of prayer and worship - Apostolic Training
Working actively with others to spread the Gospel and build up the Church
Note that only some of these trainings take place on Sundays. For the rest, we invite you to rely on the help of your sponsor, the wider resources of the Church, and your own growing awareness of God’s guidance in your life.Overview of Sunday Mornings- Mass at 6:00pm. This is where your liturgical training takes place.
- The dismissal rite takes place after the homily at the 6:00pm Sunday Mass for further reflection on the Sunday readings. (Note: the dismissal is only required of catechumens, i.e. those who have not been baptized. Candidates remain with the assembly for the entire liturgy.)
- Sunday catechetical sessions take place in the Villa (3007 Oakland Ave) from 7:00-8:30pm for catechumens, candidates, sponsors, and spouses. This is where much of your catechetical training takes place.
Your Commitments- Attending Mass each and every Sunday, unless sickness or serious conflict prevents you
- Practicing daily prayer
- Attending all RCIA rites and retreats
- Attending all dismissal and RCIA sessions, unless sickness or serious conflict prevents you
- Setting aside time each week to prepare for the RCIA session through reading and reflection
- Meeting with your sponsor outside of the RCIA session at least every two weeks
- Finding opportunities outside of Sunday for spiritual and apostolic training (i.e. developing relationships with other Catholics, participating in local ministries)
- Participating in opportunities for mystagogy after your initiation
The Parish’s Commitments- To support you in prayer
- To provide a sponsor to accompany you on your journey
- To offer you opportunities to participate in parish life, ministries, and service
- To initiate you into the Catholic Church when you are ready
- To follow up with you with opportunities for mystagogy after you are initiated
- Catechetical Training