The following is the description of the role of the deacon at Mass from the General Instruction of the Roman Missal: General Principles The Eucharistic sacrifice of the Mass is the action of Christ (GIRM 11) and of God’s people, in …

Important Documents The National Statutes of the Catechumenate Celebrating The Sacrament of Confirmation Choosing the Right Rite RCIA: Glossary 2021 Valid and Invalid Baptisms Guide for Training Initiation Ministers An Introduction to the RCIA Michael Ruzicki This practical guide provides …

With doctor-assisted suicide being legal in California for only a few years, proponents say the law is working and now want to eliminate important “safeguards” and reduce the “trial-period” they initially said were needed to help protect Californians from abuse …

In Amoris Laetitia, Pope Francis tells us that a couple’s wedding “…is just the beginning. By saying “I do”, they embark on a journey that requires them to overcome all obstacles standing in the way of their reaching the goal. …

All members of the Christian Initiation team, regardless of whether they are catechists should have a knowledge and understanding of the Initiation process and be familiar with the Rite Book. All team member should be able to: Demonstrate an understanding …