In both the current translation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and in the proposed new translation, the phrase “a priori” is left in its original Latin state. Nothing, therefore, can be settled a priori. (RCIA 76) So nothing can be laid down a priori. (OCIA 76) I suspect it was … [Read more...]
What the church teaches about making other Christians Catholic
One thing a lot of people may not know about the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is that it includes a rite that is not a rite of initiation. There were two important reform movements that let up to the Second Vatican Council in the 1960s. One was the liturgical movement. The restoration of … [Read more...]
Q&A: What do we do if the pastor won’t celebrate the scrutinies?
Q. Hello! I am the director of our initiation ministry in my parish. We do not have a deacon, and my pastor does not get involved, so it’s just me and my team. My pastor does not like to do the scrutinies at this time of year. He usually encourages me to do a simplified version in our RCIA … [Read more...]
Q&A: Proxies for the scrutinies
Q. One of our catechumens informed us that her godparent will not be able to be present for the three lenten scrutinies, and now she needs to look for a "proxy." I have three questions: Who selects the proxy? Does the proxy need to fulfill all of the canonical qualifications of a … [Read more...]
How do we avoid “judgement” when looking for conversion in the seekers?
The way the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults talks about discerning conversion in the seekers can seem like we are being asked to be Judge Judy, sitting behind a high bench, dressed in a black robe, listening to the evidence and bringing down the gavel on any who are not … [Read more...]
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