The
Rite of Acceptance into the
Order of the Catechumens
All of the rites are celebrated
with the assembly or congregation during a liturgy. The Rite of
Acceptance is a celebration where the unbaptized inquirers publicly
declare to the church their intentions to continue their faith
journey. The church welcomes and accepts them as persons who intend
to become its members.
This rite marks the beginning of
the Catechumenate proper. The celebration consists of:
