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.
Forms - Rite of Election Packet 2008 - . Links to event maps.
Overnight Lenten Retreat - March 14-15, 2008 - For elect and candidates. Check Rite of Election Packet
Retreat for Catechumenate Teams-Coming August 2008. Location and details TBA.
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
Calendar - Diocese of Buffalo Calendar of RCIA Events - 2008
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