We sometimes think that the beginning of the liturgical year in Advent or the beginning of a school year would be good times to celebrate the Rite of Acceptance since that ritual begins the catechumenate process for a seeker. But the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults has a different vision for how we think of the scheduling of this rite. It’s a vision based not on the calendar but on the readiness of the seeker and the parish community. Learn three discernment points that will help you decide when the time is right for this rite.