Almost every catechumenate team I talk with wants the parish to be more involved with the RCIA process. When I ask them why, however, their answers get a little fuzzy. What is the number one purpose of the RCIA? Sometimes their answers focus on the practical. They need more sponsors, more catechists, more help on […]
Why is it important to involve the whole parish in the RCIA?
We all know that initiation into Christ is a gradual process. But while we know that in our heads, we don’t always know it in our hearts. I think some of the reason for that is modern storytelling. If you think of stories from 19th century literature such as Jane Eyre or Wuthering Heights, the
In RCIA, stories unfold gradually
One of my New Year’s resolutions is to lose five pounds. I am not that hopeful. I’ve been trying to lose five pounds for about ten years now. I have an ideal weight in mind. I know I’d feel better and look better if I was at that weight. What is stopping me? Well, I
Do you have competing values in your RCIA process?
Constructing an RCIA process is similar to building a house. An architect does not worry about the color of paint in the living room. She focuses instead on how many rooms to build and where the walls will go. After the walls are up and the roof is on, then we can focus on some
Build these six “rooms” into your RCIA process
