We are recruiting catechists in the parish for RCIA, and our other catechetical programs. We are going to be having some in-services, and I will have some time with the RCIA volunteers and so I am putting together some material on what it means to be a catechist.
Catechist Spirituality
- A catechist never wastes any time bringing up the subject of the Good Lord.
- A catechist does not have an agenda, or a program that they are trying to promote. A catechist places themselves totally in the service of the truth. Specifically catechists teach what the Church teaches and nothing more. There is a place for opinion, but that place is not the catechetical setting.
- A catechist has to evangelize constantly, as well as teach doctrine. The heart and the head must move together or one will be left behind and act as an anchor holding the student back. Other principals that must be passed on are prayer, participation in community, and the habit of caring for others.
- A catechist must have a strong faith in Lord, and constantly care for it so that it remains strong.
- The most effective and important material for communicating the faith are in order of precedence:
o The Bible especially the Gospels
o The Catechism of the Catholic Church
o The living witness and example in faith of the catechist
- Catechists do not concern themselves with what they want to teach to their students, but more with what their students need to be taught.
- A catechist needs to listen, and generate conversation. The more conversation generated the more a catechist can evaluate the degree that the students are internalizing the information.
- Listening but do not judge, teach but do not condemn. If there is a mistake correct the mistake, but love the one who made it.
- Never waste any time bringing up the Good Lord. 5 minutes is too long. Connect everything back to Christ. Stop talking about the Church, and start talking about Christ living in the world through His Body the Church.
-An RCIA catechist does not count converts, lest they begin to think that it is they who make the convert and not the Holy Spirit.
-A catechist will say 'I don't know, let me get back to you.' rather than giving a bad answer to a question.
Thursday, August 21, 2008
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
Thank You and Come Join Us!
Darlene Coco has signed on to be our RCIA Deputy Coordinator. She has already started helping out with some of the administrative tasks and doing a wonderful job. Deo Gratias! Thank You Darlene!
I also thought it would be good to mention all of the others who do so much.
Hal Gansert is our inquiry coordinator. When someone new starts Hal leads their inquiry sessions. He is a kind of first responder for the Gospel. I can't think of anyone better for the job. Go Hal!
Diane Chapman is our activities coordinator. When we go places to help those in need or explore different types of prayer, worship, and spiritualities Diane is the lady who makes it all happen. She is keyed into some many different groups and parished throughout the Diocese, that I am in awe. Diane puts the Active in activities coordiantor. Thanks for everything Diane!
To all of our sponsors to work with the candidates, and others who help in so many ways, thank you as well, RCIA would not happen without you.
We have some great people on the RCIA team. If you want to be a part of it let me know. We are looking for people comfortable sharing their faith with others, and working in a team environment. We are always looking for help with dismissals and new sponsors. There are many ways to help, from administrative help, to teaching, praying, or help finding sponsors in the parish. If you are interested please contact myself or Marcial Lopez.
I also thought it would be good to mention all of the others who do so much.
Hal Gansert is our inquiry coordinator. When someone new starts Hal leads their inquiry sessions. He is a kind of first responder for the Gospel. I can't think of anyone better for the job. Go Hal!
Diane Chapman is our activities coordinator. When we go places to help those in need or explore different types of prayer, worship, and spiritualities Diane is the lady who makes it all happen. She is keyed into some many different groups and parished throughout the Diocese, that I am in awe. Diane puts the Active in activities coordiantor. Thanks for everything Diane!
To all of our sponsors to work with the candidates, and others who help in so many ways, thank you as well, RCIA would not happen without you.
We have some great people on the RCIA team. If you want to be a part of it let me know. We are looking for people comfortable sharing their faith with others, and working in a team environment. We are always looking for help with dismissals and new sponsors. There are many ways to help, from administrative help, to teaching, praying, or help finding sponsors in the parish. If you are interested please contact myself or Marcial Lopez.
Minutes from the Team Meeting
Team Meeting August 13th Minutes
We first discussed updating the calendar as follows:
Sept. 7th dismissal for 8:30 mass will be Darleen Coco
Sept. 21 Dismissal for 8:30 mass will be Diane Chapman
Next Team meetings will be Sept. 11th, Oct. 9th and Nov. 13th.
We will keep same time of 7:00 p.m. at the Seton Center on all meetings.
Sept. 2 Catechumen Topic “Divine Mercy Chaplet; Darleen may do and will discuss further with Dave Campbell.
Oct. 28th for Catechumen topic “The Lord’s prayer” will be Hal Gansert.
Nov. 11th Catechumen Topic of Salvation History; Christ will be led by Marcial Lopez. (Dave will e-mail info to Marcial)
Dec. 2 Catechumen Topic of “Centering Prayer” will be led by Joan Gansert.
Feb. 22nd will be Rite of Elections for Catechumens and their Sponsors at the Convention Center sometime after the last Mass.
Darleen Coco will contact Diane Chapman to see if she has any set dates for activities.
We will try to schedule an “Anointing of Catechumens” sometime in mid Nov.-mid. Dec. Dave Jordan prefers Nov. 16th. Darleen Coco will contact Linda Lopez to see when Father Andre is available for an 8:30 Mass. This will entail a anointing of oil by the Father to increase the Catechumen’s Faith and give them strength for their journey. Catechumens will attend with their Sponsors.
We will have an announcement at Mass for our need for Catechists. Marcial will have training for Catechists “In-Service” on August 21st and 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Seaton Center. We are still looking for more volunteers for teaching some of the classes or doing Dismissals. Darleen Coco will follow up with phone calls to Father Lou and Msgr. Anthony. Dave Campbell will talk to Father Andre to see if he is interested in meeting with us or teaching any classes.
Dave Campbell will contact Teresa Ellis and Paul Townsend regarding dismissals.
We discussed the Rite of Acceptance for Art Bale that was held Aug. 10th 8:30 Mass. All concluded that it t went very well. Dave Jordan suggested that the Bible and Crucifix might be held by the Sponsor or Alter Server while waiting for it to be given to Catechumen. Marcial will look for Liturgical Book for the next Rite of Acceptance for Father Andre rather than have it printed out.
Friday, August 15th, Dave Campbell will meet with Father Andre to discuss the fast track for Art Bales Baptism
Dave Campbell asked for any feedback on the Web Page of“rciainramona.blogspot.com.” He added the “Rite of Acceptance” process and has links for other Rites. He is looking for suggestions of anything to add such as links or events. He is in process of adding more of the Catechumen Topics. It now has a link from IHM web page.
This years Lenten Retreat for the Catechumens may need to be piggybacked with another Parishes Retreat. Marcial will ask for dates from Mark Price for Resurrection Retreat. Marcial also suggest having Catechumens getting involved in the community such as Bethlehem Night.
Dave Campbell and Marcial Lopez will conduct interviews for 5 new Inquirers and their families.he prefers Aug. 24th after Mass or the 19th and 26th is also good.
Topics for next meeting:
Activities scheduled dates
Firm up dates for Lenten Retreat
Review of guidelines for early Baptism (as might be applied to Art Bale)
.
We first discussed updating the calendar as follows:
Sept. 7th dismissal for 8:30 mass will be Darleen Coco
Sept. 21 Dismissal for 8:30 mass will be Diane Chapman
Next Team meetings will be Sept. 11th, Oct. 9th and Nov. 13th.
We will keep same time of 7:00 p.m. at the Seton Center on all meetings.
Sept. 2 Catechumen Topic “Divine Mercy Chaplet; Darleen may do and will discuss further with Dave Campbell.
Oct. 28th for Catechumen topic “The Lord’s prayer” will be Hal Gansert.
Nov. 11th Catechumen Topic of Salvation History; Christ will be led by Marcial Lopez. (Dave will e-mail info to Marcial)
Dec. 2 Catechumen Topic of “Centering Prayer” will be led by Joan Gansert.
Feb. 22nd will be Rite of Elections for Catechumens and their Sponsors at the Convention Center sometime after the last Mass.
Darleen Coco will contact Diane Chapman to see if she has any set dates for activities.
We will try to schedule an “Anointing of Catechumens” sometime in mid Nov.-mid. Dec. Dave Jordan prefers Nov. 16th. Darleen Coco will contact Linda Lopez to see when Father Andre is available for an 8:30 Mass. This will entail a anointing of oil by the Father to increase the Catechumen’s Faith and give them strength for their journey. Catechumens will attend with their Sponsors.
We will have an announcement at Mass for our need for Catechists. Marcial will have training for Catechists “In-Service” on August 21st and 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Seaton Center. We are still looking for more volunteers for teaching some of the classes or doing Dismissals. Darleen Coco will follow up with phone calls to Father Lou and Msgr. Anthony. Dave Campbell will talk to Father Andre to see if he is interested in meeting with us or teaching any classes.
Dave Campbell will contact Teresa Ellis and Paul Townsend regarding dismissals.
We discussed the Rite of Acceptance for Art Bale that was held Aug. 10th 8:30 Mass. All concluded that it t went very well. Dave Jordan suggested that the Bible and Crucifix might be held by the Sponsor or Alter Server while waiting for it to be given to Catechumen. Marcial will look for Liturgical Book for the next Rite of Acceptance for Father Andre rather than have it printed out.
Friday, August 15th, Dave Campbell will meet with Father Andre to discuss the fast track for Art Bales Baptism
Dave Campbell asked for any feedback on the Web Page of“rciainramona.blogspot.com.” He added the “Rite of Acceptance” process and has links for other Rites. He is looking for suggestions of anything to add such as links or events. He is in process of adding more of the Catechumen Topics. It now has a link from IHM web page.
This years Lenten Retreat for the Catechumens may need to be piggybacked with another Parishes Retreat. Marcial will ask for dates from Mark Price for Resurrection Retreat. Marcial also suggest having Catechumens getting involved in the community such as Bethlehem Night.
Dave Campbell and Marcial Lopez will conduct interviews for 5 new Inquirers and their families.he prefers Aug. 24th after Mass or the 19th and 26th is also good.
Topics for next meeting:
Activities scheduled dates
Firm up dates for Lenten Retreat
Review of guidelines for early Baptism (as might be applied to Art Bale)
.
Monday, August 11, 2008
Team Meeting August 13th
The next RCIA Team meeting is Wednesday August 13th at 7:00 PM in the Elizabeth Ann Seton Center. This meeting is for teachers and sponsors. Class on Tuesday night remains unchanged.
Here is the agenda for Wednesday's meeting:
Introductions of any attendees(1 min)
Review Upcoming events on the calendar (10 min)
Dismissal Signups (5 min)
-Review Draft Calendar
Schedule meetings for November (5 min)
Anointing of the Catechumens for November and December (5 min)
Catechist Training in August (5 min)
Stretch (2 Min)
Webpage (5 min)
-Any feedback, things that should be put up there.
Tuesday Night Topics Sign Up (5 min)
-Need help
-lesson plans are already prepared, choose a topic you are comfortable with
Activities (15 min)
-What is coming up and should be put on the calendar
-Lent Retreat?
Rite of Acceptance was held for Art Bale (5 min)
-How did it go.
Review Status of Catechumens and Confirmandi (This is a confidential and respectful topic) (10 min)
Meeting with Fr. Andre for the coming Friday (5 min)
-Any suggested topics
RCIA and the our new Pastor (5 min)
-Do we need to meet with him?
New Business for next meeting (5 min)
Here is the agenda for Wednesday's meeting:
Introductions of any attendees(1 min)
Review Upcoming events on the calendar (10 min)
Dismissal Signups (5 min)
-Review Draft Calendar
Schedule meetings for November (5 min)
Anointing of the Catechumens for November and December (5 min)
Catechist Training in August (5 min)
Stretch (2 Min)
Webpage (5 min)
-Any feedback, things that should be put up there.
Tuesday Night Topics Sign Up (5 min)
-Need help
-lesson plans are already prepared, choose a topic you are comfortable with
Activities (15 min)
-What is coming up and should be put on the calendar
-Lent Retreat?
Rite of Acceptance was held for Art Bale (5 min)
-How did it go.
Review Status of Catechumens and Confirmandi (This is a confidential and respectful topic) (10 min)
Meeting with Fr. Andre for the coming Friday (5 min)
-Any suggested topics
RCIA and the our new Pastor (5 min)
-Do we need to meet with him?
New Business for next meeting (5 min)
Friday, August 8, 2008
Rite of Acceptance: What is it?
When an unbaptized person first becomes interested in the Catholic Faith we call them an inquirer. When the start RCIA an inquirer goes through a period of evangelization and exploration. when an inquirer has shown the beginnings of a first conversion, and the spirutla life and Christian teachings are beginning to take hold.
At the Rite of Acceptance inquirers or candidates as the may be called are inducted into the Order of Catechumens, in that Church recognizes them as her own. The Canidate states publicly theeir intention to become Catholic, and the Church accepts the responsibility for forming the candidate in the faith.
After the Rite of Acceptance, a catechumen though still unbaptized can legitmately call themselves Catholic.
The Rite can happen at any time in the year, and we general schedule it when have a group of inquirers who are ready to become catechumens. We will have a Rite of Acceptance if there is even a single inquirer who is ready, but if there are multiple inquirers who may be ready soon we may delay a little. It is better to have a big Rite of Acceptance once in a awhile, than to have lots of little Rites of Acceptances every week or so.
The big hallmark of the Rite of Acceptance, is where the priset and the sponsors sign the senses of the catechumens, as well as the presentations of the Bible and the Cross.
At the Rite of Acceptance inquirers or candidates as the may be called are inducted into the Order of Catechumens, in that Church recognizes them as her own. The Canidate states publicly theeir intention to become Catholic, and the Church accepts the responsibility for forming the candidate in the faith.
After the Rite of Acceptance, a catechumen though still unbaptized can legitmately call themselves Catholic.
The Rite can happen at any time in the year, and we general schedule it when have a group of inquirers who are ready to become catechumens. We will have a Rite of Acceptance if there is even a single inquirer who is ready, but if there are multiple inquirers who may be ready soon we may delay a little. It is better to have a big Rite of Acceptance once in a awhile, than to have lots of little Rites of Acceptances every week or so.
The big hallmark of the Rite of Acceptance, is where the priset and the sponsors sign the senses of the catechumens, as well as the presentations of the Bible and the Cross.
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.
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.
Rite of Acceptance
Here is the summary Judi Putnam our Liturgical Coordinator provided for us this past Rite of Acceptance.
RITE OF ACCEPTANCE
PROCESSION
INTODUCTORY RITES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GREETING
The presider invites the participants and their sponsors to come forward.
Presider: Dear friends:
The Church joyfully welcomes today [NAME] who will be received into the order of catechumens.
In the months to come he will prepare for his initiation
into the Christian faith by baptism, confirmation and eucharist.
For him we give thanks and praise to the God who has led him to oneness in faith.
My dear candidate, you are welcomed in the name of faith.
QUESTIONS TO THE CATECHUMEN
Addressed to each individually.
Presider: What do you ask of God's Church?
Response: Faith.
Presider: What does faith offer you?
Response: Eternal life.
CANDIDATE’S FIRST ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOSPEL
Presider: This is eternal life: to know the one true God and Jesus Christ, who he has sent. Christ has been raised from the dead and appointed by God as the Lord of life and ruler of all things, seen and unseen.
If, then, you wish to become his disciple and members of his Church, you must be guided to the fullness of the truth that he has revealed to us. You must learn to make the mind of Christ Jesus your own. You must strive to pattern your life on the teachings of the Gospel and so to love the Lord your God and your neighbor. For this was Christ’s command and he was its perfect example.
Are you ready to accept these teachings of the Gospel?
Response: I am.
AFFIRMATION BY THE SPONSORS
Presider: Sponsor, you now present this candidate to us.
Are you ready to help this candidate find and follow Christ?
Sponsors: I am.
AFFIRMATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Presider: We now ask you, the parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary and all who are gathered here with us.
Are you ready to help these candidates find and follow Christ?
All: We are.
SIGNING OF THE CATECHUMENS WITH THE CROSS
The presider moves to the catechumens with his/her sponsor.
Presider: Are you ready to take up the cross and follow Jesus Christ?
Response: I am.
The presider traces a cross on the forehead of the candidate and says:
Presider: [N.], receive the cross + on your forehead.
It is Christ himself who now strengthens you
with this sign of his love.
Learn to know him and to follow him.
SIGNING OF SENSES BY THE SPONSOR
The sponsor signs as the presider says:
Presider: Receive the sign of the cross on your ears,
that you may hear the voice of the Lord.
Receive the sign of the cross on your eyes,
that you may see the glory of God.
Receive the sign of the cross on your lips,
that you may respond to the word of God.
Receive the sign of the cross over your heart,
that Christ may dwell there by faith.
Receive the sign of the cross on your shoulders,
that you may bear the gentle yoke of Christ.
Receive the sign of the cross on your hands,
that Christ may be known in the work you do.
Receive the sign of the cross on your feet,
that you may walk in the way of Christ.
SIGNING BY THE PRESIDER
The presider makes the sign of the cross over all the candidates at once:
Presider: I sign you with the sign of eternal life
in the name of the Father +, and the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Presider: Let us pray:
Almighty God, by the cross and resurrection of your Son you have given life to your people.
Your servant has received the sign of the cross. Make him living proof of it's saving power, and help him to persevere in the footsteps of Christ.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
INVITATION TO THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORD
Presider: [Names], share with us at the table of God’s word.
Following the Homily
PRESENTATION OF A BIBLE AND CRUCIFIX
Presider: [Name], receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
You have been marked with the cross of Christ. Receive now the sign of his love.
INTERCESSIONS FOR THE CATECHUMENS
Presider: This catechumen, who is our brother, has already traveled a long road. We rejoice with him in the gentle guidance of God who has brought him to this day. Let us pray that he may press onwards, until he comes to share fully in our way of life.
RCIA catechist reads intercessions:
That God our Father may reveal his Christ to them more and more with every passing day, let us pray to the Lord.
That they may undertake with generous hearts and souls whatever God may ask of them, let us pray to the Lord.
That they may have our sincere and unfailing support every step of the way, let us pray to the Lord.
That they may find in our community compelling signs of unity and generous love, let us pray to the Lord.
That their hearts and ours may become more responsive to the needs of others, let us pray to the Lord.
That in due time they may be found worthy to receive the baptism of new birth and renewal in the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
Presider: God of all creation, we ask you to look favorably on your servants [NAMES]; make them fervent in spirit, joyful in hope, and always ready to serve your name.
Lead them, Lord, to the baptism of new birth, so that, living a fruitful life in the company of your faithful, they may receive the eternal reward that you promise.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Catechumens, go in peace and may the Lord remain with you always.
Catechumens are lead out of the Church by the RCIA Catechist carrying a lecionary.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LITURGY of the EUCHARIST
Mass resumes with the Litrugy of the Eucharist. The General Intercessions and Creed may be omitted. If the General intercessions are omitted, then the intentions for the world and the church should be added into the intercessions for the Catechumens.
RITE OF ACCEPTANCE
PROCESSION
INTODUCTORY RITES
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GREETING
The presider invites the participants and their sponsors to come forward.
Presider: Dear friends:
The Church joyfully welcomes today [NAME] who will be received into the order of catechumens.
In the months to come he will prepare for his initiation
into the Christian faith by baptism, confirmation and eucharist.
For him we give thanks and praise to the God who has led him to oneness in faith.
My dear candidate, you are welcomed in the name of faith.
QUESTIONS TO THE CATECHUMEN
Addressed to each individually.
Presider: What do you ask of God's Church?
Response: Faith.
Presider: What does faith offer you?
Response: Eternal life.
CANDIDATE’S FIRST ACCEPTANCE OF THE GOSPEL
Presider: This is eternal life: to know the one true God and Jesus Christ, who he has sent. Christ has been raised from the dead and appointed by God as the Lord of life and ruler of all things, seen and unseen.
If, then, you wish to become his disciple and members of his Church, you must be guided to the fullness of the truth that he has revealed to us. You must learn to make the mind of Christ Jesus your own. You must strive to pattern your life on the teachings of the Gospel and so to love the Lord your God and your neighbor. For this was Christ’s command and he was its perfect example.
Are you ready to accept these teachings of the Gospel?
Response: I am.
AFFIRMATION BY THE SPONSORS
Presider: Sponsor, you now present this candidate to us.
Are you ready to help this candidate find and follow Christ?
Sponsors: I am.
AFFIRMATION BY THE ASSEMBLY
Presider: We now ask you, the parishioners of Immaculate Heart of Mary and all who are gathered here with us.
Are you ready to help these candidates find and follow Christ?
All: We are.
SIGNING OF THE CATECHUMENS WITH THE CROSS
The presider moves to the catechumens with his/her sponsor.
Presider: Are you ready to take up the cross and follow Jesus Christ?
Response: I am.
The presider traces a cross on the forehead of the candidate and says:
Presider: [N.], receive the cross + on your forehead.
It is Christ himself who now strengthens you
with this sign of his love.
Learn to know him and to follow him.
SIGNING OF SENSES BY THE SPONSOR
The sponsor signs as the presider says:
Presider: Receive the sign of the cross on your ears,
that you may hear the voice of the Lord.
Receive the sign of the cross on your eyes,
that you may see the glory of God.
Receive the sign of the cross on your lips,
that you may respond to the word of God.
Receive the sign of the cross over your heart,
that Christ may dwell there by faith.
Receive the sign of the cross on your shoulders,
that you may bear the gentle yoke of Christ.
Receive the sign of the cross on your hands,
that Christ may be known in the work you do.
Receive the sign of the cross on your feet,
that you may walk in the way of Christ.
SIGNING BY THE PRESIDER
The presider makes the sign of the cross over all the candidates at once:
Presider: I sign you with the sign of eternal life
in the name of the Father +, and the Son,
and of the Holy Spirit.
CONCLUDING PRAYER
Presider: Let us pray:
Almighty God, by the cross and resurrection of your Son you have given life to your people.
Your servant has received the sign of the cross. Make him living proof of it's saving power, and help him to persevere in the footsteps of Christ.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
All: Amen.
INVITATION TO THE CELEBRATION OF THE WORD
Presider: [Names], share with us at the table of God’s word.
Following the Homily
PRESENTATION OF A BIBLE AND CRUCIFIX
Presider: [Name], receive the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.
You have been marked with the cross of Christ. Receive now the sign of his love.
INTERCESSIONS FOR THE CATECHUMENS
Presider: This catechumen, who is our brother, has already traveled a long road. We rejoice with him in the gentle guidance of God who has brought him to this day. Let us pray that he may press onwards, until he comes to share fully in our way of life.
RCIA catechist reads intercessions:
That God our Father may reveal his Christ to them more and more with every passing day, let us pray to the Lord.
That they may undertake with generous hearts and souls whatever God may ask of them, let us pray to the Lord.
That they may have our sincere and unfailing support every step of the way, let us pray to the Lord.
That they may find in our community compelling signs of unity and generous love, let us pray to the Lord.
That their hearts and ours may become more responsive to the needs of others, let us pray to the Lord.
That in due time they may be found worthy to receive the baptism of new birth and renewal in the Holy Spirit, let us pray to the Lord.
Presider: God of all creation, we ask you to look favorably on your servants [NAMES]; make them fervent in spirit, joyful in hope, and always ready to serve your name.
Lead them, Lord, to the baptism of new birth, so that, living a fruitful life in the company of your faithful, they may receive the eternal reward that you promise.
We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.
Catechumens, go in peace and may the Lord remain with you always.
Catechumens are lead out of the Church by the RCIA Catechist carrying a lecionary.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
LITURGY of the EUCHARIST
Mass resumes with the Litrugy of the Eucharist. The General Intercessions and Creed may be omitted. If the General intercessions are omitted, then the intentions for the world and the church should be added into the intercessions for the Catechumens.
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