In this episode, we will take a look at how you do the dismisssal session. In the “Did you know?” segment, Nick and Diana discuss what might happen to the combined rites if the RCIA is eventually retranslated. And a listener asks how to deal with families who speak different languages.
Episode 91: How to do an RCIA dismissal session
In this episode, Nick and Diana will talk about how catechists are called first of all to be great communicators in the RCIA. In the “Did you know?” segment, you can discover the definition and purpose of catechesis according to the RCIA. And a listener asks how we determine the readiness of those in the
Episode 90: Using storytelling in RCIA catechesis
In this episode, Nick and Diana will explore how to discern if you really have a calling to RCIA ministry. In the “Did you know?” segment, we will talk about the role of the sponsor in the Rite of Acceptance. Finally, we answer a listener’s question about the Rite of Welcome.
Episode 89: How to know if you are called to RCIA ministry
In this episode, Nick and Diana will look at a fact that you might have fewer converts than you think. “Did you know?” that the assembly has a job to do during the period of evangelization and pre-catechumenate? Finally, we answer a listener’s question asking if a seeker who needs an annulment can celebrate the
Episode 88: Your RCIA may not have as many converts as you think
In this episode, Nick and Diana will look at a better way to start your RCIA. In the “Did you know?” segment, we will take a look at the dialogue at the beginning of the Rite of Acceptance. Finally, we answer a listener’s question about topics for an RCIA team retreat.
Episode 87: A Better Way to Start Your RCIA
In this episode, Nick and Diana discuss the topics we have to cover in the catechumenate. In the “Did you know?” segment, we point out that the length of the catechumenate varies, depending upon the circumstances of your catechumens. Finally, we answer a listener’s question about annulments, confirmation, and reception into full communion
Episode 86: What topics do we have to cover in the RCIA?
Building an RCIA process is like building a house. Discover the six rooms you have to start with. Then, in the “Did You Know?” section, we take a look at when we do and when we don’t use the oil of catechumens. Finally, we answer a listener’s question on the rite of acceptance and why
Episode 85: Six rooms your RCIA process must have
This episode of RCIA Secret Sauce focuses on six things that every RCIA inquirer should know about. In the “Did You Know?” section, we take a look at deacons and the Rite of Acceptance. And we answer a listener’s question about the penitential period for a baptized candidate who’s going to be received into full
Episode 84: The core message RCIA inquirers need to hear
In this episode, Nick and Diana explore a three-part model for evangelization. In the “Did you know?” section, we look at the rights that catechumens have once they become catechumens. Also, we answer a question about how many different groups we need in the RCIA.
Episode 83: A three-part template for telling the core message of Jesus
In this episode, Nick and Diana will take a look at formation for baptized cathechized candidates. In the “Did you know?” section, we discuss something you might not know about the precatechumenate. Also, we answer a listener question about whether or not everyone is welcome to the RCIA.
Episode 82: How to do RCIA when you have no catechumens
