Articles by Nick Wagner

A catechumenal culture is created by four modes of missionary discipleship

As we prepare for the new translation of the initiation rites, every parish is going to be challenged with developing a catechumenal culture. We have already looked at why that is important and what the church means by a catechumenal culture. In this article, we’ll look at how a catechumenal culture is created in a […]

A catechumenal culture is created by four modes of missionary discipleship

FAQ: Everything you need to know about the new translation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

1. Wait, there’s a new translation? Almost, but not quite yet. The United States bishops have approved a close-to-final translation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, and we are waiting on confirmation from Rome. So it’s not yet finished, but will be soon. 2. How soon? Well, in church years, “soon” could mean

FAQ: Everything you need to know about the new translation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Is the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens mandatory?

The short answer is yes. Perhaps because we are just now emerging from our COVID stay-at-home isolation, parish teams seem to be asking about the rites of initiation and if all of them are mandatory. Some seekers may have a pressing need to forgo the normal sacramental process and be baptized without delay. This pastoral

Is the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens mandatory?

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