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VIDEO: How the initiation process is different for baptized catechized candidates

Candidates, Reception, Team, Videos for team training / Diana Macalintal

In most of our RCIA processes, the majority of seekers we get are baptized catechized candidates. In this video, learn why these kinds of people are different than your catechumens and your baptized uncatechized candidates and how to help them in their unique formation process. Free gift for you! Here’s your free download mentioned in […]

VIDEO: How the initiation process is different for baptized catechized candidates

Three ways Catholics can respond to gun violence – infographic

Catechesis / Diana Macalintal

The most recent events in Las Vegas involving gun violence have put the spotlight on not only lawmakers but also on people of goodwill who genuinely want to offer prayers and thoughts for those affected by such overwhelming tragedy. As Christians, we indeed are called to pray for those affected and for change in our

Three ways Catholics can respond to gun violence – infographic

Some Dos and Don’ts in the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens

Rite of Acceptance / Diana Macalintal

Many of you are probably beginning to plan for a celebration of the Rite of Acceptance. As you prepare your communities for this first public ritual of the RCIA, keep these best practices and things to avoid in mind. Free download: How long does RCIA take? Suggested best practices: Free download: How long does RCIA

Some Dos and Don’ts in the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens

Q&A: Do you have a list of resources for teaching catechumens?

Catechesis, Catechumens / Diana Macalintal

Do you have a list of texts, catechetical resources, or other material you recommend to teach catechumens in the RCIA?

Q&A: Do you have a list of resources for teaching catechumens?

Looking again at why the dismissal is important

Catechumens, Dismissal / Diana Macalintal

One article that has received a lot of comments here on TeamRCIA is “Why dismiss the catechumens before Jesus becomes present?” (Scroll down to the end of the article at the link to see all the comments so far!) Dismissal is such an integral part of the formation of catechumens that the rite lists it as one of

Looking again at why the dismissal is important

Q&A: Reconciliation (confession) before Baptism?

Q&A, Reconciliation / Diana Macalintal

Q: Should an unbaptized catechumen celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to Easter Vigil? A: An unbaptized person cannot celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation—or any sacrament—until they have been baptized. See the Catechism of the Catholic Church, #1213: Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit

Q&A: Reconciliation (confession) before Baptism?

What kind of catechesis is suitable for RCIA seekers?

Catechesis / Diana Macalintal

We have all had this happen. We find ourselves challenged to provide a suitable catechesis for an RCIA group that includes a raw beginner—someone who knows nothing about Christianity and has never lived as a disciple. And then in the same group, we have a mainline Protestant who knows more about Scripture than most Catholics

What kind of catechesis is suitable for RCIA seekers?

TeamRCIA goes “international” in Saginaw with 70 RCIA leaders and evangelists

Training Articles / Diana Macalintal

Nick Wagner and I just landed back at TeamRCIA’s home base in San Jose, California, after spending five full days with 70 RCIA leaders from all over North America. We are exhausted yet energized by what we’ve experienced this past week. The Diocese of Saginaw in Michigan sponsors an annual leadership training for its parish

TeamRCIA goes “international” in Saginaw with 70 RCIA leaders and evangelists

Prayers for Catechumens around the time of the Rite of Election

Catechumens, Elect, Rite of Election / Diana Macalintal

A Catechumen’s Prayer Before the Rite of Election Creator God, even before I was born, you called me and named me. Even before I understood, you sought and summoned me. All this time, you have been choosing me, Lord, in secret and intimate ways. Now, you call me to stand before you, before your people,

Prayers for Catechumens around the time of the Rite of Election

Do we have to use Year A readings for the RCIA scrutinies?

Elect, Lent, Scrutinies / Diana Macalintal

“Why can’t we use Year B readings this year for the Scrutinies?” “The assembly is missing out on hearing the readings for Year C. How come we always have to do Year A at the Scrutinies?” “We’ve written new scrutiny rites for the Year B readings. Can we use those?” I hear those questions every

Do we have to use Year A readings for the RCIA scrutinies?

VIDEO: How the initiation process is different for baptized catechized candidates

Three ways Catholics can respond to gun violence – infographic

Some Dos and Don’ts in the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens

Q&A: Do you have a list of resources for teaching catechumens?

Looking again at why the dismissal is important

Q&A: Reconciliation (confession) before Baptism?

What kind of catechesis is suitable for RCIA seekers?

TeamRCIA goes “international” in Saginaw with 70 RCIA leaders and evangelists

Prayers for Catechumens around the time of the Rite of Election

Do we have to use Year A readings for the RCIA scrutinies?

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