Name: RCIA Open Forum (Virtual)
Start: 2022-11-01T13:00:00-04:00
End: 2022-11-01T14:15:00-04:00
Location: Virtual

Catechumenal Process 4 Pt. Webinar

January 13, 2022 by Benedict Esposito

The Catechumenate: What is it and how can it be shaped to accomplish its goal of forming disciples, facilitating sharing, and furthering conversion? Join Fr. Frank DeSiano, CSP, and Ms. Heather Kinney for these four, one-hour sessions which will provide space to look at what the Catechumenal Process is trying to accomplish and some new … Read more

Virtual RCIA: Some How To’s

September 10, 2020 by Benedict Esposito

The Atlanta Forum for the RCIA includes parish leaders experience in Initiation Ministry. Our mission is to promote throughout the Archdiocese of Atlanta the vision and the full implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation as promulgated in the text of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (NCCB, 1988). Every few months we provide … Read more

Pastoral Challenges Implementing the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

February 19, 2020February 13, 2020 by Cathy Marbury

Judi Hornback, RCIA Director, St. Pius X Catholic Church, Conyers GA

Implementing the RCIA process is not for the faint of heart. There is no “one size fits all” Catechumenate. The RCIA can be messy because we encounter individuals with unique stories and personal and pastoral need. In addition, because God calls people at different times and for various reasons, we can expect challenges.

Inquirers come to us desiring being able to participate fully in the Catholic Community. Our task is to welcome them and provide support so they can encounter Jesus and ultimately become disciples too.

Those who go on to become catechumens and candidates will need both the RCIA ministers and the parish community to accompany, encourage and show by example how the Scriptures and a life of prayer and service are the basis for a faith-filled life.