| Catechesis is a clear presentation of the message of Jesus Christ. |
Evangelization means bringing the Good News of Jesus into every human situation and seeking to convert individuals and society by the divine power of gthe Gospel itself.
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The RCIA, which stands for Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church. |
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The criteria for presenting the Gospel message in catechesis are closely inter-connected with each other as they spring from the same source.
- The message centered on the person of Jesus Christ (christocentricity), by its inherent dynamic, introduces the trinitarian dimensions of the same message.
- The proclamation of the Good News of the Kingdom of God, centered on the gift of salvation, implies a message of liberation.
- The ecclesial character of the message reflects its historic nature because catechesis - as with all evangelization - is realized within "the time of the Church".
- The Gospel message seeks inculturation because the Good News is destined for all peoples. This can only be accomplished when the Gospel message is presented in its integrity and purity.
- The Gospel message is a comprehensive message, with its own hierarchy of truth. It is this harmonious vision of the Gospel which converts it into a profoundly meaningful event fot he human person.
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LUMEN GENTIUM - DOGMATIC
CONSTITUTION ON THE CHURCH
Thus it is evident to everyone, that all the faithful of Christ of whatever rank or status, are called to the fullness of the Christian life and to the perfection of charity; by this holiness as such a more human manner of living is promoted in this earthly society.
The classes and duties of life are many, but holiness is one - that sanctity which is cultivated by all who are moved by the Spirit of God, and who obey the voice of the Father and worship God the Father in spirit and truth.
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Prior to formally beginning the RCIA process, an individual comes to some knowledge of Jesus Christ, considers his or her relationship with Jesus Christ and is usually attracted in some way to the Catholic Church. This time period is know as the Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate. For some people, this process involves a long period of searching; for others, it is a shorter time. Often, some contact with people of faith and a personal faith experience leads people to inquire about membership in the Catholic Church.
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