Catechesis

Six RCIA actions that guarantee intimacy with Christ

The primary aim of catechesis is huge—communion and intimacy with Christ. Fortunately, there are six doable actions that will guarantee folks in our RCIA groups achieve that intimacy. For each of these actions, it is important to remember the three levels of catechesis (initial proclamation, initiatory catechesis, ongoing catechesis). We’re going to offer these six

Six RCIA actions that guarantee intimacy with Christ

The RCIA challenge of developing intimacy with Jesus—and my billion best friends

In our RCIA groups, we often have people at very different levels of faith. The General Directory for Catechesis identifies three levels. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is really concerned only about the first two levels: initial proclamation and initiatory catechesis. However, we often have very many people in our RCIA groups who

The RCIA challenge of developing intimacy with Jesus—and my billion best friends

A simple plan for involving RCIA sponsors in providing a suitable catechesis

If you are feeling overwhelmed—or even just “whelmed”—with your responsibilities on the RCIA team, you may not be asking enough of the RCIA sponsors. The sponsors have a significant, three-part role to play in the formation of the catechumens. Among their responsibilities is to assist the catechumens on their faith journey. The RCIA is silent

A simple plan for involving RCIA sponsors in providing a suitable catechesis

What about Christmas vacation for child catechumens?

Every year I struggle with whether or not to ask child catechumens to come during their Christmas vacation for dismissal sessions on Sunday morning during Mass. By this time of year, the families usually need a break and my family often goes out of town over Christmas. It’s easier just to not meet during Christmas.

What about Christmas vacation for child catechumens?

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