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The Process of Conversion

The Process of Conversion. CAT105 - RCIA/Adult Faith Formation Thursday, January 2, 2020. 1. Conversion is the process of metanoia , transformation in Christ. This change is:. Is a work of the Lord Jesus. Is a slow and gradual process.

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The Process of Conversion

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  1. The Process of Conversion CAT105 - RCIA/Adult Faith Formation Thursday, January 2, 2020

  2. January 2, 2020 1. Conversion is the process of metanoia, transformation in Christ. This change is: • Is a work of the Lord Jesus. • Is a slow and gradual process. • Is the fruit of God’s grace and our free response to His invitation.

  3. January 2, 2020 1. Conversion is the process of metanoia, transformation in Christ. This change is: • A personal change of heart with a firm resolution to reorient one’s life to Christ (conversion). • A call to deeper participation in the Body of Christ (communion). • The desire to live in justice with others (solidarity).

  4. January 2, 2020 The Catechumenate and Conversion GDC #59. The model for all catechesis is the baptismal catechumenate… GDC #90 Post-baptismal catechesis, without slavishly imitating the structure of the baptismal catechumenate, and recognizing in those to be catechized the reality of their Baptism, does well, however, to draw inspiration from "this preparatory school for the Christian life", (295) and to allow itself to be enriched by those principal elements which characterize the catechumenate.

  5. January 2, 2020 2. Stages of the Catechumenate, GDC #88. • Evangelization - Pre-Evangelization - Evangelization • The Catechumenate • Purification and Enlightenment • Mystagogia

  6. January 2, 2020 3. Characteristics of Pre-Evangelization • Preparation to encounter Christ and receive the Gospels • Built on holy, healthy relationships • Introduces the person to the Christian Community • No Doctrine • Keywords: Hospitality, Acceptance, Love

  7. January 2, 2020 4. Characteristics of Evangelization • Proclamation of the Salvation of Christ - Kerygma • Invitation to conversion, being like Christ • Commitment to Christ and the Church • Answers one’s basic question about life • Can be repeated at every moment of our lives • Keywords: Conversion and Commitment

  8. January 2, 2020 5. Characteristics of Catechesis • Christocentric – deepens our relationship with Christ • Stage of Christian Maturation • Aims: Communion, understanding, change • Complete, Systematic, Organic • Keywords: Understanding, Change, Depth

  9. January 2, 2020 6. Characteristics of Purification/Enlightenment • Prayer and meditation on the Word of God/Deposit of Faith • Turning away from sin and repentance • Deeper knowledge of Christ the Savior • Lent • Keywords: Interior Transformation, Death to Self

  10. January 2, 2020 7. Characteristics of Mystagogia • Deeper reflection on the ‘mysteries’, the grace of the Sacraments • Deepening in the Scriptures/Gospels, participation in the Eucharist and works of charity • Support from Christian community, especially godparents • Renewing the Temporal Order • Keywords: Sacraments, Service, Stewardship

  11. January 2, 2020 8. The Flow of the Catechumenate • Alienated • Attendees • Participants • Pray-ers • Servants

  12. January 2, 2020 9. Liturgical Rites of the RCIA Process mark the entrance into the next stage of formation. • Period of Evangelization and Pre-Catechumenate • Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens (RCIA 41-47) • Rite of Welcoming (Candidates)

  13. January 2, 2020 9. Liturgical Rites of the RCIA Process mark the entrance into the next stage of formation. b. Period of the Catechumenate • Rites of the Catechumenate • Rite of Sending/Rite of Election (RCIA 118-128) • Call of Continuing Conversion (Candidates)

  14. January 2, 2020 9. Liturgical Rites of the RCIA Process mark the entrance into the next stage of formation. c. Period of Purification and Enlightenment • Penitential Rite (Candidates) • Scrutinies • Presentation of the Creed • Presentation of the Our Father • Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation (RCIA 206-217)

  15. January 2, 2020 10. People in the process include: • Those who have reached the age of discretion. • Adults who are unbaptized – catechumens. • Adults who are baptized and uncatechized - candidates

  16. January 2, 2020 11. Roadblocks to Conversion • Empiricism: Limits reality to only that which is observable, repeatable and experienced. • Secular Humanism: Places the human as both the ends and means of our existence. • Consumerism: Rejects innate value and places value based on utility rather than dignity. • Relativism: Rejects objective truth.

  17. January 2, 2020 For Discussion • How have you seen this process of conversion working yourself and in the lives of other adults? Be specific. • Give examples of ‘Roadblocks to Conversion’ that are prevalent in society and in people’s lives.

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