Invitations come in many sizes and shapes. They invite us to something special. The wording may be plain or intriguing, but the message is "why don't you come and see?". In what ways can we offer the invitation to an encounter with Jesus?

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Coordinators have the responsibility to assess an inquirer's readiness to progress in the RCIA process. Through the interview form and a focused interview in the initial stage, the coordinator can determine whether there are irregular marital situations that require resolution before the inquirer can proceed to the "Rite of Election" or the "Rite of Calling the Candidate to Continuing Conversion." We will address these issues and provide a context that enables the inquirer to feel "welcomed" as he/she proceeds along his/her unique journey of faith.

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This workshop will show you two models for building an RCIA team for your parish. Each model will show participants how to involve more parishioners and ministries in the RCIA process.

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Catechists are central to the RCIA process, especially the Precatechumenate when people first come to us as inquirers. What is the role of catechists during this period, and how can parishes have catechists prepared and ready to go whenever inquirers knock on our doors?

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All people are on a journey of conversion. Through the RCIA process Godparents/Sponsors are on the road with their catechumens/candidates. What is their role as companion, as well as learner, as they join together their experience of conversion?

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Invitations come in many sizes and shapes. They invite us to something special. The wording may be plain or intriguing, but the message is "why don't you come and see?". In what ways can we offer the invitation to an encounter with Jesus?

Click here to select the B1

Coordinators have the responsibility to assess an inquirer's readiness to progress in the RCIA process. Through the interview form and a focused interview in the initial stage, the coordinator can determine whether there are irregular marital situations that require resolution before the inquirer can proceed to the "Rite of Election" or the "Rite of Calling the Candidate to Continuing Conversion." We will address these issues and provide a context that enables the inquirer to feel "welcomed" as he/she proceeds along his/her unique journey of faith.

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This workshop will show you two models for building an RCIA team for your parish. Each model will show participants how to involve more parishioners and ministries in the RCIA process.

Click here to select the B3

Catechists are central to the RCIA process, especially the Precatechumenate when people first come to us as inquirers. What is the role of catechists during this period, and how can parishes have catechists prepared and ready to go whenever inquirers knock on our doors?

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All people are on a journey of conversion. Through the RCIA process Godparents/Sponsors are on the road with their catechumens/candidates. What is their role as companion, as well as learner, as they join together their experience of conversion?

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(Participants will stay together for the entire Study Day.)

Are there children in your parish in grades 3-12 who have not celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist? If so, are you prepared to receive, welcome and journey with them through the precatechumenate? How should the inquiry sessions be structured? What should happen? What role does the Gospel play? How do you explore its meaning? What about prayer? How can you help children develop habits of prayer? How should parents be involved in the precatechumenate? What are ways to approach the very important “getting acquainted” aspect of this period? Can the children’s peers be involved? If so, how?RCIA adapted for Youth and Children, like RCIA, is a process of conversion marked by periods and steps. In this half-day workshop, coordinators, catechists, team members and sponsors will explore the first period in the process: the precatechumenate. Participants will experience a miniprecatechumenate journey that will provide answers to the questions above as well as ideas, activities and resources that will help facilitate dialogue and discernment throughout the period. In addition, logistics such as collecting background information, preparing catechists and forming teams will be discussed. Participants are asked to bring a Bible, magic markers and scissors.

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