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.

Discernment

November 22, 2019July 29, 2019 by Benedict Esposito

At the May Open Forum, Lorraine Miller from St. Philip Benizi gave a short presentation followed by discussion about “Discernment.” Christian discernment in the RCIA is an awareness of the movement of the Holy Spirit and the signs of the Spirit in a person’s life. It involves recognizing exterior habits and dispositions as reflecting interior … Read more Discernment

Reflections of a “Newbie” RCIA Director: Catechesis as a Shared Journey of Faith

August 24, 2018August 28, 2018 by Benedict Esposito

by Carl McColman, St. Thomas More, Decatur

This year my wife Fran and I begin our third year as RCIA directors at our parish. It still feels “new” to us and we continue to be humbled by how enormous a responsibility this is. We find we must continually rely on God’s grace and guidance, which, in balance, seems to be a good thing!