Catechumenate

Catechumenate / R.C.I.A.
Rites of Christian Initiation for Adults

Director:
Carmela Treanor,
Director of Adult Faith Formation
714-639-2900 x241
ctreanor@hfcathedral.org

Secretary:
Marlena Gates
mgates@hfcathedral.org
714-639-2900 x239

Mission:
The Catechumenate provides several stages of faith formation for individuals who are seeking baptism in the Catholic Church, and those who have been baptized in other Christian traditions who wish to explore the Catholic faith as a way to live their faith and deepen their relationship with Christ.

This time of preparation prior to initiation into the Church includes formation in liturgy, prayer, doctrine, service, Christian morality, and traditions of the Church within a community of people seeking deeper faith.

Catechumenate Team Members:

Madonna Briscoe	Deacon Rich and Georgeann Lovettt
Fr. Bill Cao	Deacon Tom and Shelly McGuine
Diane Greenberg	Bob Olsen
Gary and April Holznecht	Bridget Reid
Yvonne Jaime	Fr. Don Romito

Team members can be contacted through the Office of Adult Faith Formation, 714-639-2900 x241.

Meetings:
The Catechumenate meets weekly on Sunday mornings following the 9:30 a.m. Mass, in Room 2 of the parish center. Typically our sessions begin at 10:50 and conclude at noon. Those desiring to become Catholic will move through various stages in their preparation. The time for preparation is variable depending upon the person's baptismal status, previous religious instruction, and other factors, but for most it is at least a year.

Additional Information:
Individuals may begin the Catechumenate process at any time during the year. The first stage of the process, the pre-catechumenate, is a time to explore questions about the church and to begin to form an appreciation for the liturgy and scripture readings heard at Sunday Mass. This takes place in a small group setting in a casual conversational style.

A person seeking to learn about the church may remain in this period of preparation for as long as desired, but the opportunity to transition into the more formal instruction of the Catechumenate is offered usually three times per year, when those individuals who feel they are prepared to move forward are called to celebrate the Rites of Acceptance and Welcome. For information as to when the next Rite of Acceptance and Welcome is scheduled, please call the Office of the Catechumenate, 714-639-2900 x241, or email to mailto:ctreanor@hfcathedral.org