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23-707: Some Catholic movements, like the Polish Light-Life promote post-baptismal formation based on the OCIA. Similarly, the Knights of Columbus provides a free correspondence course under the Catholic Information Services (CIS) program. The ideal is for there to be an OCIA process available in every Roman Catholic parish . Those who want to join an OCIA group should aim to attend one in the parish where they live. For those who wish to join,

46-520: A Christian life. However, "nothing ... can be settled a priori. The time spent in the catechumenate should be long enough—several years if necessary—for the conversion and faith of the catechumens to become strong." For those who have some experience leading a Christian life, the process should be much shorter, "according to the individual case." Those who enter the process are expected to begin attending Mass on Sundays, participate in regular faith formation activities, and to become increasingly involved in

69-507: A catechumen." Ideally, the sponsor is provided to the candidate by the parish. The duties of a sponsor are to journey with the catechumens through the process and provide a compelling witness in matters of faith. This is a very significant step, so much so that for catechumens (unbaptized): "One who dies during the Catechumenate receives a Christian burial."[47] The outline of this Rite is as follows [Paragraphs 48 - 68]: Receiving

92-661: A parish there is the option of a combined rite at this stage. This rite is formally known as "The (Combined) Celebration of the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens and the Rite of Welcoming Baptized but Previously Uncatechized Adults Who are Preparing for Confirmation and/or Eucharist or Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church". The outline of this rite is as follows [507 - 529]: Receiving

115-521: A parish: The conclusion of this period leads onto the Rite of Election or Enrollment of Names for those who are unbaptized and the Rite of Calling the Candidates to Continuing Conversion for those who are baptized. This is a very significant and important step in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. It is usually celebrated on the first Sunday of Lent at the local diocesan cathedral , led by

138-681: The Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates Who are Preparing for Confirmation and/or Eucharist or Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church . The outline of this rite is as follows [550 - 561]: Light-Life The Light-Life Movement , also known as the Oasis Movement , is an organisation within the Catholic Church . The group originated in Poland thanks to the efforts of Franciszek Blachnicki . The history of

161-707: The Candidates Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Eucharist These rites delineate the transition between the Period of Inquiry into the Period of the Catechumenate. The rites take place when the members of the local church are gathered together for the Eucharistic celebration . A catechumen (from Latin catechumenus, Greek κατηχουμενος, instructed) is one receiving instruction in

184-590: The Candidates "The candidates and their sponsors, and a group of the faithful gather outside the church." The mass then goes on as usually normal with: Liturgy of the Word At this point a new portion is added From this point until their baptisms, catechumens are dismissed after the liturgy of the word when they attend Mass. This is to make the process feel more like it was in the early church, when catechumens were dismissed before communion before their baptism, which might have taken years to prepare for, to make

207-642: The Catechumens – from now on known as the Elect – publicly acknowledge their desire to receive the Sacraments of Initiation, and the Candidates their desire to be received into full Communion with the Catholic Church. The outline of this Rite is as follows [129 - 137]: Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Eucharist This rite does not have to be a full Mass. In this case, there is no liturgy of

230-522: The Eucharist, and thus no dismissal of the elect. The outline of this rite is as follows [450 - 458]: Liturgy of the Word Liturgy of the Eucharist Where there are both catechumens (unbaptized) and candidates (baptized) in a diocese there is the option of a combined rite at this stage. This rite is formally known as The (Combined) Celebration of the Rite of Election of Catechumens and

253-889: The Movement dates back to the first retreat , which took place in 1954 with the participation of altar boys. Before 1976 movement was known as "the Oasis Movement", "the Movement of the Living Church", "the Movement of the Immaculate." The creator of the oasis, the founder and first national moderator of the movement was Servant of God Fr. Franciszek Blachnicki (buried in Good Shepherd Church in Krościenko ), who died in 1987 in Germany where he worked after

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276-406: The OCIA process is a period of reflection, prayer, instruction, discernment, and formation. There is no set timetable, and those who join the process are encouraged to go at their own pace and to take as much time as they need. US bishops have said that the process "should extend for at least one year for formation, instruction, and probation" for those who have had no previous experience with living

299-407: The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults The period of the Catechumenate is a time for: More importantly, it is a time for: Various rites pertain to this period of instruction for those who are unbaptized (catechumens): An optional rite also pertains to this period for those who are baptized (candidates): There is also a combined optional rite if there are both catechumens and candidates in

322-513: The activities of their local parish. Priests "have the responsibility of attending to the pastoral and personal care of the catechumens." Throughout the process, they are assisted in this by deacons and catechists . This outline is based upon the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) approved for use in the dioceses of the United States which includes additional rites for various circumstances and combinations. The numbers shown in

345-489: The article headings and elsewhere relate to the relevant sections of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops approved rite. "This is a time, of no fixed duration or structure, for inquiry and introduction to Gospel values." The church is offering here an invitation to initial conversion. There is no obligation involved during this period. "It is a time of evangelization: faithfully and constantly

368-596: The beginning of the martial law in Poland . The Light-Life Movement has been founded and developed in Poland but it has already spread to other countries: Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Germany, Belarus, Latvia, Ukraine, Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, USA, Kenya, China and Pakistan. There are also small groups or communities in Norway, Sweden, Greece, France, Belgium, Luxemburg and Bulgaria. There are no exact figures on

391-442: The communion more meaningful. Inquirers who have already been validly baptized in a non-Catholic ecclesial community , or baptized Catholic but not catechized as a child (have not received first Eucharist), are welcomed to this next stage via the Rite of Welcoming the Candidates. They enter this rite known as "candidates", and they are known by this title from now on. Their rite of welcoming the candidates often does not take place at

414-418: The living God is proclaimed and Jesus Christ who he has sent for the salvation of all." At this stage, seekers are known as Inquirers. Inquirers who wish continue on to the period of the catechumenate celebrate the rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens . The rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens may take place throughout the year. "A sponsor accompanies any candidate seeking admission as

437-457: The local bishop . All of the Catechumens and Candidates, their Godparents (for Catechumens), and Sponsors (for Catechumens and Candidates) gather together on this day, which may involve hundreds of people. The Church formally ratifies the Catechumens' readiness for the Sacraments of Initiation and the Candidates' readiness to be received into full Communion with the Catholic Church. In turn

460-667: The members. The person responsible for the whole Movement is the General Moderator, currently Fr. Marek Sędek. Spirituality of the Light-Life Movement has been expressed in The Guideposts of the New Man . The formation programme is at the heart of the Movement and is based upon the document Order of Christian Initiation of Adults . Holy Mass Too Many Requests If you report this error to

483-476: The number of members of the Movement. The Movement gathers together people of various ages and vocations. The family branch of the Movement, for married couples, is called the Domestic Church. Small groups of the members of the Movement usually form a community in a Catholic parish. Catholic priests work in the Movement as its "moderators" or directors. They are responsible for the spiritual formation of

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506-495: The principles of the Christian religion with a view to baptism. It is for this reason that those who are already validly baptized in another Christian Faith are not known as catechumens, but rather candidates. The Catechumenate is an extended period during which the candidates are given suitable pastoral formation and guidance, aimed at training them in the Christian life. [75] This is achieved in four ways {paraphrased}: From

529-649: The same time as the catechumen's rite of acceptance. The outline of this rite is as follows [416 - 433]: Receiving the Candidates The Mass then continues as normal: Liturgy of the Word (At this point there is a special prayer over the candidates) Liturgy of the Eucharist Candidates are sometimes dismissed during the Mass. Where there are both unbaptized and baptized inquirers in

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