Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of the Catechumens

All of the rites are celebrated with the assembly or congregation during a liturgy. The Rite of Acceptance is a celebration where the unbaptized inquirers publicly declare to the church their intentions to continue their faith journey. The church welcomes and accepts them as persons who intend to become its members.

This rite marks the beginning of the Catechumenate proper. The celebration consists of:

  • Reception of the candidates.
  • Celebration of the Word of God.
  • Dismissal of the Catechumens.

This Rite maybe adapted to accommodate baptized Inquirers who seek to become fully initiated into the Catholic Faith (Rite of Welcoming). After the celebration of the Rite of Acceptance, the Catechumens enter into the Catechumenate period.

         
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