Stages of the RCIA | Initiation Ministry Partners

Mystagogy: Looking back to move ahead

April 27, 2016March 17, 2016

by Kathy Kuczka

The period of Mystagogy offers the newly initiated the opportunity to deepen their grasp of the paschal mystery by participating in the Eucharistic life of the parish community. It also offers the community the opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the new life in their midst.

Where Are They Going and Where Have They Been?

March 10, 2016

by Rev. Paul Turner

Mystagogy is the period after the rites of initiation into the Catholic Church. It’s a time for settling in.

It’s Lent! Sessions for the Period of Purification and Enlightenment

April 27, 2016February 15, 2016

Archbishop Wilton D, Gregory, second from left, returns the Book of the Elect to Ray Hines, the RCIA coordinator at Mary Our Queen Church, Norcross, during the Feb. 22 Rite of Election at the Cobb Galleria Centre. Photo By Michael Alexander

by: Tina Harding

“The goal and focus of the catechesis during the period of purification and enlightenment is different from that during the period of the catechumenate. During the period of the catechumenate, the focus of catechesis was immersion into the fullness of the Christian community as expressed in the Catholic Tradition – scripture, doctrine, worship, community and service. The period of purification and enlightenment presumes such immersion and the readiness to make the commitment of baptism.

NOW THE FOCUS IS AKIN TO A RETREAT!