National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults 25 Norm 6 The formation of catechumens is to be comprehensive. It is to be: 1° suited to the liturgical year and supported by the Church’s liturgy; 2° rooted in Sacred Scripture, the truths of Catholic doctrine and the moral life, and aided by catechetical texts, such as the Catechism of the Catholic Church, texts based upon that Catechism, such as the United States Catholic Catechism for Adults, and other texts approved by the local ordinary; 3° exercised in works of service and charity (OCIA 75). Norm 7 While unbaptized persons in irregular marriages can enter the catechumenate, they are not to celebrate the Rite of Election until they are free to enter a canonical marriage. Norm 8 Upon entry into the catechumenate, catechumens incur the following obligations: 1° They are to participate in the Liturgy of the Word, preferably on Sundays and other holy days of obligation, with the community if possible (see OCIA 81); 2° They will continually purify their motivation for Baptism, live an upright life, and be ready to witness to their conversion to Christ, as they seek to grow in their knowledge of and assent to what the Church believes and teaches (CIC cc. 206 and 865 §1). Norm 9 §1. In addition to the prerogatives granted in universal law (see CIC cc. 1170 and 1183 §1 and OCIA 47), catechumens may: 1° participate in the apostolic and charitable works of the Church, especially works of mercy; 2° take advantage of opportunities given to Catholic parents in the parish or region concerning the enrollment for their children in Catholic schools; 3° be buried in a Catholic cemetery. §2. If it seems appropriate, the diocesan bishop can establish other prerogatives. Norm 10 It is praiseworthy that catechumens be dismissed from the liturgical assembly, at least on Sundays, after the Homily and before the Creed to reflect on the Word of God just proclaimed.
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