| RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation Stage 2- Catechumenate |
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| We celebrate the RITE OF ELECTION (for those who were never baptized) RITE OF CALLING THE CANDIDATES TO CONTINUING CONVERSION (for those who have been baptized but haven't received 1st Communion or Confirmation) |
| RITE OF ELECTION |
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| The period of study (Catechumenate) is a time for:
"Breaking Open the Word", or reading and discussing the Sunday Gospel Continuing to build community within the group Getting more involved in parish activities, getting to know the parish community Learning about the basic teachings and beliefs of the Catholic Church. More importantly, it is a time for: Continuing to examine God's presence in our lives, past and present Developing prayer life, entering into the communal worship of the parish Fostering conversion Developing or improving our relationship with God We continue to read the Sunday Gospel for the week and discuss what it means to us in our lives. We also discuss topics such as: *Seasons of the Church *Who is Jesus *The 10 Commandments *Bible * The Incarnation * Catechism of the Catholic Church *Mary and the Rosary * Sin, evil, guilt Morality |