The
RCIA Process
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
(RCIA) is the process of discerning and ritualizing stages of
gradual conversion. Initiation of adults belongs to all the baptized.
The process is about a relationship over time with both God and
the Catholic community. It is the Church's method of a faith
journey of conversion.
The process has no time frame. Conversion
occurs on God's time; not our time. The RCIA conversion process
consists of four periods. The amount of time spent in each phase
is dependent on individual needs and feelings.
The Period of Evangelization or
Precatechumenate
The Period of The Catechumenate
The Period of Purification and
Enlightenment
Mystagogy
At the end of each period, a rite is celebrated
to signify the continuation of the process until the sacraments
of initiation are celebrated. The rites are:
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