Fostering%20Prayer,%20Purification%20and%20the%20Devotional%20Life

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Fostering Prayer, Purification and the
Devotional Life

• CAT105 RCIA Adult Faith Formation
• August 2, 2019

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1. Characteristics of Purification/Enlightenment

1. Prayer and meditation on the Word of God/Deposit
   of Faith
2. Turning away from sin and repentance
3. Deeper knowledge of Christ the Savior
4. Lent
5. Keywords Interior Transformation, Death to Self

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2. Rite of Election

1. Preceded by the optional Sending of Catechumens
   (RCIA 106)
2. marks the period of final more intense
   preparation (RCIA118)
3. Based on the testimony of Godparents and
   catechist.

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2. Rite of Election

• Catechumens are expected to have undergone a
  conversion in mind and in action and intend to
  receive the sacraments (RCIA 120)
• Admission to electionbelongs to the Bishop
  (para 121)
• Catechumens now called the elect (RCIA 124)

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3. A period of more intense spiritual
preparation

• More Interior recollection than catechetical
  instruction (RCIA 139)
• The incorporation of the dogmas and doctrines
  into a daily life.
• Supported by prayer, reflection, and the study of
  scripture.
• Intended to enlighten the minds and hearts of
  the elect with a deeper knowledge of Christ the
  Savior (RCIA 139)

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4. The Scrutinies and Presentations

• Scrutinies 3rd, 4th, 5th Sundays (RCIA 141-146)
• Presentations The Creed, The Lords Prayer (RCIA
  147-149)
• c. Holy Saturday Rites

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5. Practical Way to Pray

1. Lectio Divina/Scripture
2. Liturgy of the Hours
3. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
4. Devotions, especially Rosary and to the saints
5. Silence
6. Prayers/Scripture to memorize

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6. Elements in Group Prayer

1. Scripture
2. Silence
3. Environment and Sacred Space with Scripture
4. Music

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5. Signs of Conversion/Growth in Prayer

• Continued deepening of their Christian growth
• Evidence of unpacking and applying teaching to
  their lives.
• Deepening prayer life
• Turning away from sin
• A desire and focus for reception of sacraments.

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For Discussion

• Create a Lenten prayer session for those in the
  RCIA process.