My RCIA is not so structured. It’s just the Priest and I and we discuss the Sunday readings from the lectionary. I am planning on starting a personal study of the Catechism though, and am starting on working through some of the studies from Scott Hahns’s website.
That is kind of how it happened in our group. In the first couple of months, most people were pretty reserved (I say most because we had one guy who was bipolar and not no shyness at all!Oh well, maybe when we get to know one another better!
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Yes it is good, although I had kind of hoped to meet others there. I have only had one session so far but his advise was really good. I think Easter Vigil will be here before we know it, there is so much to learn and apply!I have read a number of books by Scott Hahn and have just loved everything that I have read! Thanks for the tip about his website! I think that I will go over and check it out. You are so lucky to have a one on one with your Priest. What a luxury!. In my RCIA class there is a persisting shyness about the question and answer session at the end of the class. I believe that some don’t want to seem like they are asking “dumb” questions. I personally don’t want to stick out, so I don’t ask either so I shouldn’t complain! ( I go back home and read read read instead!) Of course, there are no “dumb” questions. Oh well, maybe when we get to know one another better!
) and the Rite of Acceptance is Sunday. Anyone else doing this on Sunday?This is wonderful! I am so happy for you and your new friend forever. I have friends like that too!There is only one other person going through RCIA with me and I am half her age. I didn’t think we would have much in common other than the fact that we are going through this together. I found out (much to my silly selfs surprise) that going through RCIA is a big thing to have in common!!! We are both curious, excited, vulnerable, and a little scared. I have met a friend that I will more than likely have forever. We all, including our priest, open up and share. Some weeks we have laughed more than talk
Thanks! I’m officially a **catechumen **:thumbsup:We also got our Bibles today. I’m looking forward to getting into it, especially those “extra” books not in my protestant Bible!
) We haven’t talked about what that is in class yet. Anyone care to explain? I can wait, but I am anxious 
This is the Rite where people who wish to go further in the process of becoming Catholic indicate so in front of their Parish and are received into what is referred to as the Order of the Catechumenate. There is usually a statement by your sponsor that you are ready to progress and then there will be a blessing of your feet, hands, ears, lips, etc. The Parish will pray for you and the Priest will give you a blessing. Then you are usually seated for the liturgy of the Word. After this point, you will no longer be referred to as Inquirers, but Catechumens instead.My Rite of Acceptance is DEC 18 (my oldest daughters birthday
Also, I find myself being super nervous about standing up in front of the whole church during the whole process. I CANT WAIT, but am so scared about that. I think it’s kind of silly for me to feel this way, IM AN ADULT?!?!? But can’t help the feeling.
Hmmmm… I am sure he called it Rite of Acceptance, however I have been baptized and so has the other lady. Also, our priest doesn’t dismiss us yet. We live in a small town (1200 pop) and there’s only 2 of us. I wander if he will after the Rite? I am excited about doing it, I just come from a very baptist background where they would’ve thrown rocks at me for doing it. I guess a little part of me feels like when I get up there, I will be screaming I WANNA BE A CATHOLIC, and will get rocks thrown at me. NOT GONNA HAPPEN, I know. But I have a very vivid imagination. I will survive. I am praying for strength. Thanks for helping me understand.
There is also a combined Rite that can be done. However, I found that terms often get lumped together. They called it the Rite of Welcoming for all of us even though some were actually going through the Rite of Acceptance when I went through. Also, with only two of you there may be no Breaking Open the Word sessions. However, it is traditional to do so as in the first years of Christianity, formation often took years and even being present for the Liturgy of the Eucharist was considered a big deal. To keep some things secret, Catechumens were dismissed prior.
Hard to say. Most parishes I have heard of do it with the dismissal. Just last year, that is what our parish did and what the parish I am currently involved with seems to do. Maybe a diocesan thing?
I will be shocked if your RCIA group does not find one for you. Honestly, I wouldn’t worry about it at all. If you have concerns, talk to your RCIA director and he/she will help you sort it out.