The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process by which interested adults are gradually introduced to the Roman Catholic faith and way of life.

Friday, August 8, 2008

Responses for the Rite of Acceptance

Here are the candidates/catechumens responses for the Rite of Acceptance (take from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults paragraphs 48 through 68):

Opening Dialogue

Priest: What is you Name?

Candidate: [Name]

Priest: What do you aks of God's Church?

Candidate: Faith.

Priest: What does Faith offer you?

Candidate: Eternal Life.


Candiates First Acceptance of the Gospel

Priest: {Gives and instrucion according to Form A, B, or C, after which he asks a the Candidate a question.} Are you prepare to begin this journey today under the guidance of Christ?

Candidate: I am.


Dismissal of Catechumens

Priest: Catechumens, Go in peace, and may the Lord remain with you always.

Catechumens: Thanks be to God.

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