Why RCIA?

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How would you explain to a non-Catholic the need for RCIA?
 
I would say that the Rite for the Christian Initiation for Adults is necessary so that a person realizes exactly what they are agreeing to, accepting and committing to. “The Catholic Church is a family of faith. To become a member of this family it is necessary that a period of formation take place. The goal of this formation is to pass on the heritage of our family. This heritage includes what we believe, how we worship God, and how we live as disciples of Jesus. How long and what this period of formation looks like depends on your personal situation.”
 
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How would you explain to a non-Catholic the need for RCIA?
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Why not learn about what you are about to enter?
When it comes time to vote in an election, don’t you know about the people and issues that you are voting on?
Granted, I don’t like the commercials they use before the elections because of the “mud slinging”, but it brings out the issues and you learn where they stand so you can make an educated choice about where you want to see your country or state or city go.
Why would you not do the same with your life and your eternity after life is over?
 
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Why not learn about what you are about to enter?
When it comes time to vote in an election, don’t you know about the people and issues that you are voting on?
Granted, I don’t like the commercials they use before the elections because of the “mud slinging”, but it brings out the issues and you learn where they stand so you can make an educated choice about where you want to see your country or state or city go.
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Bad analogy. Politics is the road to hell, and RCIA puts you on the road to heaven.

Scullinius
 
I feel compelled to point out that RCIA is the normative way to enter the Church. It is not absolute. If one thinks they don’t need it, they should speak with the parish priest.

Scott
 
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Ask if he or she is in search of a deeper relationship with God?
 
May I ask…is there more to your question that you would like to ask? I sense a deeper question.
 
I think because once you are baptized Catholic, you are forever Catholic. You are “obligated” to follow The Church. You need to understand what The Church teaches before you can honestly agree to follow it. You commit a grave sin when you knowingly and intentionally go against the Church on teaching such as abortion or the Eucharist being the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.

Before one receives Communion, they really ought to be prepared for what the occassion is. It is receiving The Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The biggest reason for RCIA is learning the seven sacraments and learning about the authority of the Church, so that dying in a state of mortal sin can be avoided. Becoming Catholic should change a persons entire life and they need instruction for this conversion to occur. They need a way to learn why contraception is wrong, why abortion is wrong, what is the Mass all about - there is so much to being Catholic because it is not just a place we go to on Sunday. It is what our whole life should become - in accordance with God’s Will which is taught to us or at least clarified by the Catholic Church. It is not a club to join. It is a submission to the authority of the Catholic Church because Jesus handed that authority to Peter, so before one submits to any doctrine etc., they need to know why they should trust the Teachings of the Catholic Church or else they may rebel and fall into sin more easily.
 
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