In this podcast, Nick and Diana focus on how train the catechumens to pray. Also, when we celebrate the scrutinies, should we drop the penitential rite during Mass? Listen to find out. Resources discussed in this podcast Traditional Catholic Prayers
Episode 61: Teach your catechumens how to pray this Lent
Don’t deprive the elect of a powerful formation experience. Keep your baptismal font full this Lent. And hear Nick answer a question about how to receive a child who is not yet reached catechetical age into the full communion of the Catholic Church.
Episode 60: Make sure your baptismal font is full this Lent
Hard work is a good thing, but we have to be careful not to overdo it. In this podcast, Nick and Diana suggest some warning signs that all RCIA ministers should be aware of. Also, they answer an listener question about dismissing catechumens and candidates who are going to the Rite of Election.
Episode 59: Don’t become a ministry-holic
What exactly do Catholics mean by fast and abstinence? And what do the catechumens need to know about these penitential practices? Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question about how to handle a member of the elect who moved into her parish from an different diocese and wants to be baptized before the Easter
Episode 58: What catechumens need to know about fasting
In this podcast, we discuss the main purpose of the Rite of Sending and offer some suggestions for a good celebration. And find out if an elect who missed baptism last year needs to go through election and scrutinies again this year.
Episode 57: How to celebrate the Rite of Sending
Don’t rush your catechumens through the process. By allowing plenty of time for conversion, you are more assured of a lasting commitment from the neophytes. And Nick and Diana answer a listener question about getting parental permission for young seekers to become catechumens.
Episode 56: How to make sure neophytes stick around
Here are half a dozen ways to improve yourself and your RCIA team this year. Also, find out if candidates and catehcumens should celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation.
Episode 55: Six RCIA resolutions for the New Year
Pope Francis talks a lot about living out our Catholic lives in a way that makes a difference. This echos Vatican II’s universal call to holiness. Is Pope Francis’ message getting across to the catechumens? Also, Nick and Diana discuss the pros and cons of baptizing someone outside the Easter Vigil.
Episode 54: Does your RCIA teach catechumens to be missionaries?
Discover the three things catechumens need to know about the mystery of the Incarnation. And Nick and Diana answer a listener question about what do you do with someone who shows up after RCIA sessions have already started?
Episode 53: Three ways you can teach about Christmas
Nick and Diana take a look at how Pope Francis’ exhortation on the Gospel of Joy can help us shape a better RCIA process. Also, find out when we can starting the “year” for the year-long process the catechumens are required to participate in.
Episode 52: The Joy of the Gospel – Five lessons for RCIA teams
