CATECHISM FOR CONVERTS The formation process for converts to the Anglican Rite Roman Catholic Church follows the Catechism of the ARRCC and is taught according to the following general structure. Inquiry Phase During the Inquiry Phase the Inquirer will meet on-on-one or in small groups with a catechist to go over the most basic of Christian Doctrinal Statements the Creed at their own pace. Creed #1: I Believe in God, Father Almighty, Creator of Heaven and Earth Creed #2: I Believe in Jesus Christ, His Son, our Lord Creed #3: Holy Trinity Creed #4: Mary Creed #5: He Suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and buried Creed #6: He descended into Hell, on the third day He rose again, He ascended into Heaven. Creed #7: He is seated at the right hand of God the Father Almighty. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. Creed #8: I Believe in the Holy Spirit Creed #9: I believe in the Holy Catholic Church Creed #10: The Communion of Saints Creed #11: Forgiveness of Sins Creed #12: Resurrection of the Body and Life Everlasting The Inquiry Phase ends in the Rite of Acceptance to the Catechumenate, typically at least 22 weeks prior to The 1st Sunday in Lent.   Catechumenate During the Catechumenate groups will meet twice per week once during the week and once on Sundays after being dismissed after the Mass of the Catechumens. The Life of Christ Lessons shall be for the weekday meeting, and the Sacramental/Mass Lessons shall be for the Sunday Meeting. Life of Christ #1: Annunciation – Incarnation Sacraments #1: Grace – Actual and Sacramental Life of Christ #2: Visitation Sacraments #2: Matter & Form Life of Christ #3: Nativity Sacraments #3: Sacraments of Initiation Life of Christ #4: Presentation – Holy Family Sacraments #4: Baptism Life of Christ #5: Finding of the Child Jesus in the Temple Sacraments #5: Confirmation Life of Christ #6: Baptism of Jesus – John the Baptist Sacraments #6: Holy Eucharist Life of Christ #7: Wedding at Cana Sacraments #7: Confession Life of Christ #8: Parables & Sermons of Jesus Sacraments #8: Holy Orders Life of Christ #9: Proclamation of the Kingdom of God Sacraments #9: Holy Matrimony Life of Christ #10: Transfiguration Sacraments #10: Extreme Unction (Anointing of the Sick) Life of Christ #11: Institution of the Holy Eucharist Mass #1: Prayer Life of Christ #12: Agony in the Garden Mass #2: Liturgy Life of Christ #13: Scourging at the Pillar (Flagellation of Christ) Mass #3: Word Life of Christ #14: Crowning with Thorns Mass #4: Eucharist Life of Christ #15: Carrying the Cross Mass #5: Meal Life of Christ #16: Crucifixion and Death of Jesus Christ Mass #6: Transubstantiation Life of Christ #17: Resurrection – Easter Mass #7: Sacred Vessels Life of Christ #18: Ascension of Christ Mass #8: Vestments and Linens (In the Roman Rite of the Church) Life of Christ #19: Descent of the Holy Ghost – Pentecost Mass #9: Extraordinary Form of the Mass (Tridentine Mass) Life of Christ #20: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mass #10: Exposition (Eucharistic Adoration) Life of Christ #21: Mary: Queen of Heaven and Earth, Apparitions Mass #11: Benediction Mass #12: Sacred Triduum Liturgies The Catechumenate typically ends prior to the First Sunday in Lent, The Final Lesson being moved to the weekday meeting as opposed to the Sunday, to allow for the rite of election to take place with the bishop or his appointee. The Rite of Election marks the end of the Catechumenate and the beginning of the Phase of the Elect.   PHASE OF THE ELECT During the Phase of the Elect the Candidates will continue to meet twice per week as before now focusing on the penitential nature of Lent and the God calls us to live in the Ten Commandments. Commandment #1: First Commandment Commandment #2: Second Commandment Commandment #3: Third Commandment Commandment #4: Fourth Commandment Commandment #5: Fifth Commandment Commandment #6: Sixth Commandment Commandment #7: Seventh Commandment Commandment #8: Eighth Commandment Commandment #9: Nineth Commandment Commandment #10: Tenth Commandment This Phase of the process typically culminates at the Easter Vigil when, the Elect are welcomed into the body of Christ through the sacraments of initiation and brought into full communion with the Church. After the Vigil the Neophytes enter into the final phase the Phase of mystagogy.   The Phase of Mystagogy During Mystagogy the neophytes will meet once per week from Easter until Pentecost, and reflect on the Sacraments they have received at the Easter Vigil, and dive further into the faith by studying the old testament. The catechist may join together lessons in order to fit into the allotted time period or have more than one weekday meeting if necessary. Old Testament #1: Adam & Eve Old Testament #2: Noah & The Great Flood (i.e. Deluge) Old Testament #3: Tower of Babel Old Testament #4: Abraham and Isaac, Melchizadek, Covenant, Prefigurement Old Testament #5: Jacob – Israel Old Testament #6: Joseph – Famine Old Testament #7: Moses, 10 Commandments, Plagues, Red Sea Old Testament #8: Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel Old Testament #9: Kings – Saul, David, Solomon Old Testament #10: Wisdom Books – Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Songs, Sirach Old Testament #11: Major Prophets – Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Daniel Old Testament #12: Minor Prophets Old Testament #13: Maccabean Revolt; Conclusion of Old Testament Lessons After the end of Mystagogy the neophytes are encouraged to continue studying and should be encouraged to train to be parish catechist to help new converts coming into the church by sharing their own conversion experience.   [Joining the Church] [Main Page]                   Entire Contents Copyright © 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011. 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