The Office for the Catechumenate
Mrs. Judith L. Waggoner, Director
Phone: 716-847-5546
Fax: 716-847-5593
E-mail: jwaggoner@buffalodiocese.org
RCIA - The process by which Adults and Children become Catholic.
Coming this Fall!
A Parish Leader's Focus Day - "The Catechumenate - A Way of Being Church. Its Implications for Hope and Reconciliation". September 27, 2008 for clergy, RCIA teams and parish leaders. Click here for more information and registration form.
Fall Networking Forum Sessions - October 9, November 13, December 11, 2008. Click here for more information and registration form. Click here for information on the November 13 session with Fr. Szczesny.
Forms - Rite of Election Packet 2009 TBA - Downloadable Forms and Documents in PDF format. Links to event maps.
Overnight Lenten Retreat - April 3-4, 2009 - For elect and candidates. Check Rite of Election Packet
Can you answer "Yes" to any of these questions:
* Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Church?
* Are you unbaptized but recognize a need for spirituality in your life?
* Are you baptized Catholic or baptized into another religion but never received any formal religious education?
* Are you married to a Catholic and attend Mass but just don't know what the next step is to become one of the Catholic faithful?
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the place for you. Every year adults are welcomed into the Catholic Community through RCIA. It is a learning and loving process in which conversion of the heart brings you to Jesus Christ who is our Lord and Savior.
RCIA - An Overview
The Process - Explore each of the elements of the process.
The RCIA Team - How is your team organized? Do you have the key elements? Where do I fit in?
A Short History of the Catechumenate - How did the rites evolve?
Liturgical Principles for use in preparing and celebrating the Rites of Christian of Adults.
Training - How are your team member trained? What training is available in the diocese?
Reference Materials - Books, Music, Videos, Links
Glossary of Terms - Confused by the language of RCIA?
Album - see pictures from different RCIA events
Team Workshops tailored to your team's needs
The Diocesan Office for the Catechumenate will come to any parish Catechumenate (no charge) to do an evening for RCIA teams on the vision of the Rite specifically tailored for your team's needs.
A great way to focus your team on the vibrant energy and spirit the Rite so freely offers! For more information call the office, 847-5546.