Rite of Election and of the Call to Continuing Conversion
2024
Please note that in 2024, we will offer only TWO DATES for the
Rite of Election and of the Call to Continuing Conversion
Saturday, February 17, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Bucks, Chester and Montgomery Counties
Sunday, February 18, 2024 at 3:00 PM
Delaware County and Philadelphia North and South
Guidance For Parishes For Christian Initiation of Adults
1. Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate
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- Inquirer’s Interview/Information Form (in English)
- Entrevista al solicitante/Formulario de información (en español)
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2. First step: Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens
3. Period of the Catechumenate
4.Second Step: Election or Enrollment of Names
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- – Rite of Election Materials:
Name Tags
Catechumens/ Godparents tags
Candidates/Sponsors tags
Presenter of the Book of the Elect
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5. 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/
6. Third Step: Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation
7. Period of Postbaptismal Catechesis or Mystagogy
8. Reception of Baptized Christians into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church