In today’s episode Nick and Diana will talk about an adult Christ at Christmas. And the “Did you know?” segment covers an interesting point about the Rite of Sending Finally, we answer a question about where the baptized candidate should be if you’re celebrating a combined Rite of Acceptance and Rite of Welcoming.
Episode 101: An adult Christ at Christmas
In this episode, you will learn the top ten ways churches discourage first time visitors from returning. And in the “Did you know?” Nick and Diana discuss what the National Statutes on the Catechumenate have to say about a one-year catechumenate. Finally, we answer a question about preparing Catholics for confirmation.
Episode 100: Ten reasons first time visitors don’t return
Listen to find out if you might be overdoing it with your RCIA ministry. And the “Did you know?” segment covers something that is not in the RCIA — but some people think it is. Finally, we answer a question about celebrating the Rite of Welcome with baptized children.
Episode 99: Are you doing too much in the RCIA?
In this episode, Nick and Diana discuss Fr. Paul Turner’s keynote presentation from the recent Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions meeting regarding how we honor baptisms of other Christian’s denominations. Our “Did you know?” segment focuses on a paragraph in the RCIA that was originally meant just for Catholics. Also, we answer a listener question
Episode 98: Honoring the baptized candidates
In this episode, Nick and Diana discuss Fr. Paul Turner’s keynote presentation from the recent Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions meeting. And in the “Did you know?” segment, we look at paragraph 76 in the RCIA. Also, we answer a listener question about children from another Christian tradition.
Episode 97: Is the RCIA catechesis or ritual?
Listen to our conversation about what Fr. Paul Turner said recently about adapting the rites of the RCIA. “Did you know” that there are two introductions in the RCIA? Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question about sponsors — can you use a proxy at the Rite of Acceptance?
Episode 96: Adaptation makes the RCIA rites stronger
In this episode, we explore the different levels for formation your team needs to be aware of. And in the “Did you know?” segment, we’re going to look at a key element of the Rite of Welcome. Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question about where we put baptized but uncatechized adults in the
Episode 95: The three levels of catechesis every RCIA team must know
In this special podcast, Nick and Diana meet with TeamRCIA member Rita Burns Senseman to discuss the recent consultation on the National Statutes for the Catechumenate.
Episode 94: An onsite report about the FDLC consultation
In this episode, we talk about how baptism incorporates us into the priesthood of Christ. And “Did you know?” that there is an anointing after baptism that is different than confirmation? Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question, “Can a person be baptized without having gone through any of the other rites in the
Episode 93: Baptized into the priesthood of Christ
In this episode, we review some key passages in the National Statutes for the Catechumenate. And in the “Did you know?” segment, we discuss blessings you can pray over the catechumens. Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question about the role of Scripture and doctrinal instruction in adult faith formation.
Episode 92: National Statutes for the Catechumenate
