What Would I Call This?

[luciasclay]

To reconcile with the Church, as a baptize but schismatic/heretical Christian, the Church dictates a process with specific steps that one must go through over a period of time culminating at Easter.

I met with a priest today regarding this process. Due to the extenuating circumstances I am in, details do not matter, and because of my demonstrated earnestness, knowledge, various acts of piety and devotion, some of these requirements will be loosened for me individually though the official process remains unchanged.

Would this be some sort of indulgence to lighten the requirements to turn from sin and reconcile to the Church ?

Because I would love to be able to say that it was a type of indulgence. I really would.

But if not what would the technical legalese word be to describe such a dispensation.

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

I’m not sure what requirements are being loosened for you. Receiving non-Catholic Christians into full communion is defined as a flexible process. They are to be given the catechesis they need and then receive their sacraments. Someone who was brought up in a Protestant community, attended services and Sunday School, etc. doesn’t have the same kind of needs as someone who was barely exposed to any religious experience.

For practical purposes everyone coming into the Church may end up in the same RCIA program and be on the same schedule, but that’s not the ideal situation. In this archdiocese, the Cardinal has asked that the Easter Vigil be reserved only for those being baptized, and that already-baptized Christians should be received into the Church at another time.

 

[StrawberryJam]

I’m not sure what requirements are being loosened for you. Receiving non-Catholic Christians into full communion is defined as a flexible process. They are to be given the catechesis they need and then receive their sacraments. Someone who was brought up in a Protestant community, attended services and Sunday School, etc. doesn’t have the same kind of needs as someone who was barely exposed to any religious experience.

For practical purposes everyone coming into the Church may end up in the same RCIA program and be on the same schedule, but that’s not the ideal situation. In this archdiocese, the Cardinal has asked that the Easter Vigil be reserved only for those being baptized, and that already-baptized Christians should be received into the Church at another time.

I wonder why he wants to deprive those persons of that? I have viewed the Easter Vigil from a link from a catholic here. It was very beautiful. And, after it was explained to me, it had signifigant meaning in the entire ritual.

No matter, I don’t live in your area. And, would not if I desired to be a catholic. I’ll stay right were I am where they do the whole thing for ALL the right way.

 

[Pug]

To reconcile with the Church, as a baptize but schismatic/heretical Christian, the Church dictates a process with specific steps that one must go through over a period of time culminating at Easter.

I met with a priest today regarding this process. Due to the extenuating circumstances I am in, details do not matter, and because of my demonstrated earnestness, knowledge, various acts of piety and devotion, some of these requirements will be loosened for me individually though the official process remains unchanged.

Would this be some sort of indulgence to lighten the requirements to turn from sin and reconcile to the Church ?

Because I would love to be able to say that it was a type of indulgence. I really would.

But if not what would the technical legalese word be to describe such a dispensation.

Officially, there is an indulgence that is given for the learning of doctrine (for studying the faith). By that they do not mean that one is dispensed/released from such a study. Rather, the granting of the indulgence is designed to encourage the person to *engage *in such study. An “indulgence” is something that is attached by the Church to certain actions or works. There is one for reading the bible, saying certain prayers, doing the stations of the cross, etc. Those activities are good for us, and they naturally serve to remit some of the temporal consequences of our sins. The Church has decided to add to that remission on her authority/intervention. That is called an indulgence. So, for one who properly seeks an indulgence, they get even more from the activity than is usual. It does not function as a way to “skip” the activity. Instead, I suppose you could say it enhances the effects of the activity.

The word “dispensation” is a word that more means what you mean; that you were supposed to do something, but the Church allows you to not do it. Like the requirement to fast on some day or at some particular time. In certain circumstances, a person might ask to be dispensed from that. That means they would be released from the requirement to fast that day.

The Church does not require that a baptized Christian enter the Church at Easter, though it often appears that way to those who join the Church, and to those who run the individual programs at the parish level. Also, it is not a requirement that one attend classes by the name of “RCIA classes”. What is a requirement is that you be ready. That is something the pastor is responsible to asses. To do his duty, he should see that you receive preparation for the sacraments and that you are ready to receive them. Also, he should be sure that you are not delayed from them inappropriately. He is to assess all this and do his best for you. It sounds like he was working on that assessment during your interview the other day. So no worries!

 

[SuscipeMeDomine]

I wonder why he wants to deprive those persons of that? I have viewed the Easter Vigil from a link from a catholic here. It was very beautiful. And, after it was explained to me, it had signifigant meaning in the entire ritual.

I think his idea is to focus on the catechumens. During Lent it has been the catechumens who went through the Rite of Election and the Scrutinies – the rites leading up to baptism. So it seems a little “off” to suddenly add other people who are already baptized into the mix.

Besides, someone who is already baptized doesn’t need to wait for the Easter Vigil to come into the Church. If they’re ready right now, why make them wait until Easter? The Mass where they are confirmed and receive their First Communion is a beautiful Mass no matter when it happens.

 

[Javl]

To reconcile with the Church, as a baptize but schismatic/heretical Christian, the Church dictates a process with specific steps that one must go through over a period of time culminating at Easter.

I met with a priest today regarding this process. Due to the extenuating circumstances I am in, details do not matter, and because of my demonstrated earnestness, knowledge, various acts of piety and devotion, some of these requirements will be loosened for me individually though the official process remains unchanged.

Would this be some sort of indulgence to lighten the requirements to turn from sin and reconcile to the Church ?

Because I would love to be able to say that it was a type of indulgence. I really would.

But if not what would the technical legalese word be to describe such a dispensation.

First off, an indulgence is used only for yourself or those in Pugatory. But I understand what you mean. The legalese word you are looking for IS dispensation. All this is up
to the diocesan Bishop, not the local priest, and he is guded by Canon Law and other
rules and regulations. In many cases it is a breeze to become a Catholic. In others it can be a very difficult journey. Please be patient and pray. Also, I hope your parish priest has contacted his diocese on your situtation. I will also pray for you. God Bless.

PAX DOMINI

Shalom Aleichem