Diana Macalintal is the cofounder and codirector of TeamRCIA,com
Here’s a simple 3-Cs test to help you discern what are the most important primary symbols of a rite and what are secondary symbols or even elements that might be distractions because they’re not symbols of the rite itself. Use this test to help you prepare the rites well and catechize powerfully from them. Free …
There are two moments in the Easter Vigil that aren’t as grand as other elements in this once-a-year liturgy. But these two subtle moments are essential in how your neophytes—and all the baptized—will understand what their baptism means. In this video, Diana looks at these two moments and why you don’t want your neophytes to …
Two extraordinary Easter Vigil moments your neophytes don’t want to miss
There are two hidden gems in the Rite of Election that you don’t want to miss. In this quick video, Diana Macalintal breaks them open so that you can help your catechumens and godparents be ready for these turning point “sacramentals” that reveal and remind us of God’s faithful love. Free download: Prayers for the …
Q. We have both child and adult catechumens who are asking if they can just be baptized and then continue on with their formation to celebrate confirmation and eucharist when they are ready. Is that possible? A. For both unbaptized adults and children who have reached the age of reason, when they are ready to …
Q&A: Can a catechumen be baptized and then wait on confirmation and eucharist?
Today we’ll examine three places we can adapt from where the norm is given, three places where we can and should make adaptations, three places where you must adapt the text, and three places where you cannot adapt or divert from the norm provided. How does this sound like what happens in your parish? Share …
Even if you’re not the music coordinator or liturgist for your community, you can still engage your parish community in this significant and important first ritual for your seekers on their journey of faith. The role of the assembly is what will bring this ritual alive! Free download: The parish is the RCIA catechetical plan
Do you know who should be dismissed from the Mass before the Liturgy of the Eucharist begins and why? Do you know who should stay in the Mass and why that’s important? Learn about the dismissal of catechumens and why it’s so essential for understanding baptism.
Q. We have three adults in our formation process. One is from the Baptist tradition and the other two are active Catholic members of our parish who need only confirmation. Because they are all baptized, I understand they do not need the formal catechumenate process nor do they have to wait until the Easter Vigil. …
Q&A: How do we help our candidates develop a relationship with Jesus?
The Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens instructs that a group of the faithful go outside to gather with those who will become catechumens. How do you convince your entire assembly to move and go out?
Have you ever wondered about how to help your parishioners and new catechumens understand better the meaning of the Rite of Acceptance? Then just take a look at your church doors. In this short video, Diana walks you through three moments in the Rite of Acceptance where the church doors play a significant role …
