A Recommended Resource for Christian Initiation of Adults

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Guidance for Parishes for Christian Initiation of Adults

1. 1. 1. 1. Overview for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia
         2. Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate
            1. Inquirer’s Interview/Information Form (in English)
            2. Entrevista al solicitante/Formulario de información (en español)
            3. Information from the Tribunal
         3. First step: Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens
         4. Period of the Catechumenate
            1. Breaking Open the Word – Cycle A
            2. Breaking Open the Word – Cycle B
            3. Breaking Open the Word – Cycle C
            4. A Dismissal Session Outline
         5. Second Step: Election or Enrollment of Names
            1. – Rite of Election Memo – January 2023  (for 2023 Rite of Election)
                All those attending the Rite of Election
               and of the Call to Continuing Conversion
               are strongly encouraged to wear a mask.
            2. – Rite of Election Registration Forms – 2023
               1. Catechumens Registration Form
               2. Candidates Registration Form
            3. Rite of Election Materials
               1. 1. Name Tags
                     Catechumens/ Godparents tags
                     Candidates/Sponsors tags
                     Presenter of the Book of the Elect
                  2. In case of snow
         6. Period of Purification and Enlightenment
            • • RCIA Day of Reflection 2023 
                An Archdiocesan Retreat for Adults in Sacramental Formation is scheduled for April 1, 2023.
                Please click on link below to register: https://www.malvernretreat.com/events/ocia-2023-2/
         7. Third Step: Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
         8. Period of Postbaptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy
         9. Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church
            1. Sample Certificate for Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church
            2. Pastoral Guidance Regarding the Conditional Baptism of Those Seeking Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church
            3.  Admission of an Orthodox Christian into the Catholic Church in Other than their Parallel Ritual Church
         10.  Record Keeping
             

             The following registers are to be maintained diligently with regard to required information and record keeping:

             •  Register of Catechumens, after the Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens (see RCIA, no. 46);
             •  Book of Elect, prior to the Rite of Election (see RCIA, no. 132);
             •  Register for Baptism, after the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (see Christian Initiation, General Introduction, no. 29);
             •  Register for Full Communion of the Catholic Church (see RCIA, no. 486).

Christian Initiation of Adults

Periodic Mailings Archive

Important Information from the Tribunal
Important Information from the Tribunal p. 2 

Video Overview of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults in Three Parts
Part 1
Part 2
Part 3

Sacramental Preparation Guidance for School Age Children When They Register for School and Religious Education Programs

• Schools, Religious Education Programs, and Sacraments

 Confirmation for School-Age Children

• Confirmation Liturgy Instruction Form 2022-2023
• Confirmation Liturgy Planning Form for Archbishop Perez 2022-2023
  • Liturgy Planning Form for Archbishop Adams
  • Liturgy Planning Form for Bishop Deliman
  • Liturgy Planning Form for Bishop Fitzgerald
  • Liturgy Planning Form for Bishop McIntyre (online submission)
  • Liturgy Planning Form for Bishop McIntyre (printable version)
  • Liturgy Planning Form for Bishop Senior
• Altar Server Notes for Confirmation
  • Altar Server Notes for Bishop McIntyre
• Presentation of Candidates-Priest Celebrant
• Liturgical Formation of Confirmation Candidates
• Confirmation Questions
• To obtain a copy of the Order of Confirmation:
  As of Pentecost 2016, only the revised Order of Confirmation may be used by priests when delegated by the Archbishop to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation.
  This new ritual book is only published in a bi-lingual (Spanish-English) format by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
  To purchase a copy of The Order for Confirmation, click here
• Implementation Plan for the Revised Grades for the Celebration of Confirmation

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