The journey

There are five stages to the journey. Each one concludes with a community ceremony (RITE) which acts as a starting point to the next stage. At each Rite the candidates affirm their intention to proceed to the next stage while the community commits to supporting them on their journey.

The five stages during the process are:

1. Enquiry
Candidates make initial enquiries about the Catholic faith - Rite of Welcome

2. Catechumenate:Formation in Christian Life
A period of learning the teaching of Jesus through the Gospel and reflecting on how Catholics bear witness to their faith - Rite of Acceptance

3. Preparation for Easter
A time to prepare for the Sacraments of Initiation - Rite of Election

4. Mystagogy
Having received the Sacraments at the Easter Vigil the new Catholics reflect on the direction of their lives - Sacraments of Initiation

4. Lifelong Formation
How to witness as a Catholic Christian - Missioning Ceremony