
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.
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