Discouraged by RCIA

[nickybr38]

Sadly, with some RCIA programs, that is often the case. It may be a test of patience even for those who have not made up their minds but would desperately just like to learn what the Catholic Church actually teaches!

My own parish RCIA program is much improved and now has a great deal of actual Catholic content. Would that be too much to ask of all RCIA programs?

I don’t know–maybe it would help if those having inadequate RCIA programs would point out these deficiencies to the local bishop.

I know my sister’s response (she lives in a different city) was to offer to become RCIA leaders as soon as they were accepted into the church. She saw a problem, and she’s addressed it. I think, honestly, more people should be doing this.

The problem isn’t with the system, but with not having enough adequately trained volunteers.

 

[JimG]

I know my sister’s response (she lives in a different city) was to offer to become RCIA leaders as soon as they were accepted into the church. She saw a problem, and she’s addressed it. I think, honestly, more people should be doing this.

The problem isn’t with the system, but with not having enough adequately trained volunteers.

Our current program is chiefly taught by a priest (as to the catechetical sessions.)

But sometimes I think that there may be a problem with the process itself rather than the people. RCIA as now constructed, seems to try to balance catechesis–i.e. teaching the Faith, with the “journey” i.e. liturgy and socialization. It can sometimes tip too far to one side. The journey has no point if it has no content.