The Catechumen’s Journey: An Overview of the Initiation Process

Two Day Institute

This event has been cancelled.

Conducted in a retreat-like manner, this training event will offer participants an experiential understanding of the RCIA as they walk through its periods and rites. Together they will participate in catechesis, ritual celebration, and apostolic witness adapted from the vision of the RCIA. Many involved in the Church’s initiation ministry have not shared in the experience of the catechumens and candidates; this institute will help the participants understand the RCIA from both sides.

St. Pius X Church
3937 Wilson Ave. SW
Grandville, MI 49418

Required Text: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Schedule
Thursday, October 24 from 10:00am - 6:00pm

Includes lunch for both days
Presentations include: An Introduction to the Ritual Text; The Period of the Purification and Enlightenment; Scrutinies and Presentations; The Sacraments of Initiation; The Period of Mystagogy

Schedule
Friday, October 25 from 10:00pm - 6:00pm

Presentations include: The Rite of Election; The Period of the Purification and Enlightenment; Scrutinies and Presentations; The Sacraments of Initiation; The Period of Mystagogy

Individual Registration: $130 per person (for the Friday/Saturday institute only)

To register for this institute plus the one-day workshop for $150, visit this website.

Deadline to Register: October 17, 2019

Save the Date Flyer: Click here to download.

Contact: Tammy Graves, Director of Catechesis at the Diocese of Grand Rapis at 616-288-0912 or tgraves@grdiocese.org.