RCIA

RCIA

1. 1. Period of Inquiry

   • Asking Questions about the Church.
   • 1st step: Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens
     • Accepting that you want to be a member of the Christian faith.

2. 3. Period of Purification and Enlightenment

   • Time to purify and enlighten the hearts and minds of the elect
   • 3rd Step: Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
     • Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation.
   • During this period, there are three Scrutinies the elect participate in on the third, fourth, and fifth Sundays of Lent. Intercessions, an exorcism, and a prayer designed to help the elect acknowledge their weaknesses and trust in God.

3. 2. Period of the Catechumenate

   • 2nd Step: Rite of Enrollment of Names or Election
     • Stating you are wanting to be a member of the Christian faith to the Bishop, either signing your name in the Book of Enrollment, or being written.
   • Time of Formation, usually a process of learning about the Church, and finding out more info
     • Catechesis, Spiritual Development, Liturgy, Apostolic Witness

4. 4. Period of Postbaptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy

   • Period after Baptism, basically the life of a member of the Church, going to church, living like Jesus. The life of a Christian.