Perth Archdiocese has celebrated the launch of new guidelines for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Source: The eRecord.
The guidelines mark an important milestone for parishes seeking to revitalise the RCIA process.
The guidelines launch last month was led by the Perth Vicar General Fr Vincent Glynn, supported by the director of the Office of Christian Initiation and the Centre for Liturgy, Carmel Suart.
The RCIA is an essential process for welcoming adults and children of catechetical age into the Catholic Church.
Perth Archdiocese typically receives more than 100 new Catholics each year across its 105 parishes.
According to Dr Suart, the responsibility for the Christian initiation of adults belongs to all baptised members of the Church.
However, parish priests and RCIA parish teams hold a special role in ensuring that the liturgical, catechetical, and pastoral norms of the process are carried out faithfully.
Developed over an 18-month period, the new guidelines address common concerns and issues that have arisen in parishes.
The resource is designed to assist parish priests, RCIA coordinators and teams in implementing the RCIA process effectively.
It provides practical guidance for making informed decisions when challenges arise and ensures that the RCIA is conducted in accordance with the spirit of the Rite.
The new guidelines are intended to be a helpful companion to parishes, providing detailed advice on how to adapt the RCIA process to meet the unique needs of each community.
“The guidelines recognise that each parish community is different and will need to adapt the process and resources to their circumstances,” Dr Suart said.
“They also emphasise that the Holy Spirit works in each person’s life in a way best suited to them.”
Details: Perth Archdiocese’s Office of Christian Initiation www.initiation.perthcatholic.org.au
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New guidelines renew path for initiating adults into the Catholic faith (By Joseph Younes, The eRecord)
