There are as many designs for a RCIA core
team as there are parishes. Each core team member brings a charisma
(a unique spiritual gift) to the team however it is organized.
Whatever the design, there are two important dimensions of RCIA
ministry :
- Remain rooted in the ministry of Jesus
while at the same time
- Adapting and developing to meet the needs
of a particular people in a particular place and time.
In a perfect world, the model team would
include many ministers. Since we don't live in a perfect world,
we must modify and develop a team that works for us. In most
cases, the team evolves over time to meet the needs of the parish.
The traditional ministers of conversion
are the Bishop, Presbyters, and the Godparents. Under the expanded
vision of RCIA ministry, the Baptized Catholic community, the
sponsor, the catechist, and those in the role of service, become
involved in evangelization. Therefore, along with the RCIA core
team, the entire community is the team!
The Ministries of RCIA :
- Ministry of the Parish Community
- Ministry of the Bishop
- Ministry of the Pastor and Presbyters
- Ministry of the Sponsor
- Ministry of the Godparent
- Ministry of the Catechist:
- Pre-Catechumenate Catechist
- Catechumenate Catechist
- Enlightenment and Purification Catechist
- Mystagogical Catechist
- Ministry of Service
Saint Paul said: "There are a variety
of ministries but the same spirit." No ministry is more
important than any other; all are needed to carry out the work
of initiation. Where can we use your charisma ?
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