Articles by John Michael Reyes

Catechumens and the obligation to celebrate the scrutinies

Q. Do the catechumens have to celebrate the scrutinies before they are baptized? A. Catechumens are required to participate in all three scrutinies, which are central to their spiritual preparation for initiation. Only the bishop may dispense someone from the obligation of celebrating a scrutiny (see RCIA 20). The scrutinies are only for the elect […]

Catechumens and the obligation to celebrate the scrutinies

Q&A: Can we celebrate confirmation with an RCIA candidate when the bishop comes to our parish?

Q. We have a candidate who was baptized as a Baptist going through RCIA. Can he be confirmed with our teen confirmation candidates when the bishop comes to celebrate? A.Thanks for reaching out. Your candidate needs to celebrate the Rite of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church prescribed in RCIA Part II:5.

Q&A: Can we celebrate confirmation with an RCIA candidate when the bishop comes to our parish?

Q&A: When should we introduce seekers to the Sign of the Cross?

Q: When is the appropriate time for an inquirer or catechumen to begin using the Sign of the Cross? A: You have probably heard the saying, lex orandi, lex credendi (the law of praying establishes the law of belief). The Sign of the Cross perfectly illustrates that maxim. However, there do not seem to be any canonical or juridical

Q&A: When should we introduce seekers to the Sign of the Cross?

Q&A: Can you celebrate the Scrutinies with baptized candidates if you have no catechumens?

Q: For the first time we have only Candidates and no Catechumens preparing for the sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Can we/do we celebrate the Scutinies as prescribed, and do we use the Year A readings for RCIA even if we have no Catechumens? A: It is a little confusing as to where to find

Q&A: Can you celebrate the Scrutinies with baptized candidates if you have no catechumens?

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