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If you are dealing with someone who is truly unchristian and has little spiritual background, you can talk about the next stage. For that person, I might say:.
As Catholics, we base our life on the teachings of Jesus. And, as I said, that is a lifelong learning experience. The place where we learn best about Jesus and what he teaches is at Sunday Mass. Every Sunday is part of an annual cycle, during which the full story and meaning of Jesus is revealed to us. To live fully as a Catholic, you will need to be at a full cycle one year of Sunday Masses. Toward the end of that year, you will decide if you are ready to take on all the responsibilities of Catholic life.
If the person you are dealing with is a Christian but has not had a very strong formation, adapt the above, and leave out the part about the process taking a full year. Instead, tell them the two of you will have monthly check-ins to decide if the seeker is ready to take on all the responsibilities of Catholic life.
You goal is to find out what is going well and what is challenging for the seeker. Also, this early meeting is a good time to talk about the next stage of the process. Something like:. Remember I told you that toward the end of your training year, you will decide if you are ready to take on all the responsibilities of Catholic life. If you decide you are, then there is a final spiritual preparation that takes place during the 40 days of Lent.
In a way, this is the most important part of your preparation. So I want to give you some dates to block off in your calendar in case you decide later on that you want to enter that final preparation stage. If, at the time, you decide you are not ready, no worries. We can continue on as we are doing now until you are ready.
Then give your seeker the dates for the Rite of Election, the three scrutinies, the two presentations, and the Triduum. Finally, when you start to see signs of progress in each of the four areas of Christian life described in RCIA 75, schedule another check-in meeting.
During this meeting, you will describe the period of mystagogy:. I wanted to meet to tell you I am really excited about how I see your life changing. I see you living as a Catholic more and more each day.
So far, you have been learning about what it takes to start living that life. Scripture pertaining to Confirmation is read. Presentation of the Candidates. Renewal of Baptismal Promises.
Laying on of Hands. Anointing with Chrism. Prayer of the Faithful. Symbols of Confirmation Fire, which represents the energy and vigor of the Holy Spirit now given to the confirmand. A dove, which points to the peace of soul imparted by the Holy Spirit.
If yes, especially in the United States if you are born into a Catholic family, you will almost always receive communion several years prior to being confirmed. Those joining the Church who are baptized are called Candidates for Confirmation while those who are not yet baptized are called Catechumens. Your sponsor lays one hand on your shoulder and speaks your confirmation name. The godparent needs to be a Catholic at least 16 years old who has had the sacraments of baptism, reconciliation, holy communion, and confirmation.
They can 't be the baby's mother or father. The godparents must not be bound by canonical penalty. Godparents must attend the baptism to say their commitment. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: Recall then that you have received the spiritual seal, the Spirit of wisdom and understanding and courage, the spirit of right judgment and courage, the spirit of knowledge and reverence, the Spirit of holy fear in God's presence.
Guard what you have received. Copy of Birth Certificate. This first sacrament pardons all our sins, rescues us from the power of darkness, and brings us to the dignity of adopted children, a new creation through water and the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation - Hence we are called and are indeed the children of God. By signing us with the gift of the Spirit, confirmation makes us more completely the image of the Lord and fills us with the Holy Spirit, so that we may bear witness to him before all the world and work to bring the Body of Christ to its fullness as soon as possible.
You may enable JavaScript to see this email address. One of the best ways is to contact a Catholic parish near you to let them know that you are interested in finding out more about the Catholic Faith. How do I find a Catholic parish near me? You will be invited to join with others like yourself as you inquire into what "being Catholic" is all about: who we are, what we believe, how we live our lives, how we pray, and more.
If you are interested in reading about Catholicism, there are a number of excellent resources available. One extensive compendium of Catholic beliefs is the Catechism of the Catholic Church , which you can explore online or order from your favorite bookstore. We believe that God calls individuals to live the Good News Jesus proclaimed and to become his disciples as members of the Catholic Church.
Adults or children who have reached the age of reason about 7 years old learn about the teachings of Jesus as the Catholic Church has handed them on and put these teachings into practice by living as part of the Catholic community, serving others and praying. If you have not been baptized , the Christian initiation process prepares you to become a Catholic Christian by celebrating what we call the sacraments of Christian initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist or Holy Communion.
If you have been baptized in another Christian tradition , the initiation process prepares you to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church by celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist or Holy Communion.
Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate - Prior to beginning the RCIA process, an individual comes to some knowledge of Jesus Christ, considers his or her relationship with Jesus Christ and is usually attracted in some way to the Catholic Church.
This period is known as the Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate. For some, this process involves a long period of searching; for others, a shorter time.
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