Full Communion: The Wait?

[SerfOfJMJ]

So, I’m currently in RCIA.

Converting from Mormonism but blessed that I had a Pentecostal upbringing in which I was baptized in my teens. My Monsignor informed me that my baptism was valid in the Pentecostal church and that I am not a catechumen. I’m a candidate for full communion. However, he stated that the Sister who is doing our RCIA class would have to determine whether or not I was ready and when I was ready.

Well, I talked to the Sister about it and she stated that she wanted me to wait until Easter Vigil with the rest of my class, who are all candidates. And that it would be an amazing experience.

Well just recently I attended Mass in which the other class of candidates received their confirmation and full communion. It ignited and even deeper desire to be received into the Church.

However, I’m instructed to wait. I long for the Eucharist.

What should I do? Wait? Transfer to another parish and just talk to the Priest and RCIA director there?

 

[Gorgias]

It ignited and even deeper desire to be received into the Church.

However, I’m instructed to wait. I long for the Eucharist.

What should I do? Wait? Transfer to another parish and just talk to the Priest and RCIA director there?

Serf,

The question you seem to be asking is, “I want something. It’s something good. Why shouldn’t I be able to have it now?”

Adam and Eve asked that question about the fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil, and took the fruit against God’s will.

Abraham and Sarah asked that question about the child promised them by God; and they had a child by Hagar, against God’s will for the timing of the birth of their son.

David asked that question about Bathsheba, and took her to bed, even though she was married.

Ask yourself: how well did that turn out for them?

Your pastor is in a position to direct you as he sees appropriate. He’s put the decision in the hands of the RCIA director, who would prefer to see you continue in RCIA and enter into the church at Easter. Be patient; God’s timing can be difficult to accept, but “all things work for good for those who love God.”

 

[SerfOfJMJ]

Serf,

The question you seem to be asking is, “I want something. It’s something good. Why shouldn’t I be able to have it now?”

Your pastor is in a position to direct you as he sees appropriate. He’s put the decision in the hands of the RCIA director, who would prefer to see you continue in RCIA and enter into the church at Easter. Be patient; God’s timing can be difficult to accept, but “all things work for good for those who love God.”

Well, I guess I’m waiting. That makes sense though what you said.

 

[Magdalen2013]

Serf, I was in RCIA as a candidate last year, and was received into the Church at the Easter Vigil 2014. I can tell you that it was worth the wait!

The Church places great emphasis on being part of the community. That’s one of the reasons your RCIA director wants you to wait until the Easter Vigil. You will find that your group becomes like family, and your shared joy will make this even more meaningful to you.

One practice I found helpful was Adoration. If your parish offers a Holy Hour or a Perpetual Adoration chapel, go spend an hour every week with Him.

You are, and will be, in my prayers.