Order of the Catechumenate Arranged in Steps 45 When combined with the Eucharist, the Rite of Introduction (nos. 48-60) replaces the usual Introductory Rites of the Mass. The Gloria, when prescribed, and the Collect of the Mass follow. On days when Ritual Masses are permitted, the readings may be taken from the Lectionary for Mass, no. 743. Following the Homily, intercessions are offered for the catechumens (no. 65), who afterwards are dismissed (no. 67). Mass continues as usual (no. 68). By decision of the Conferences of Bishops, the following can be incorporated into this Rite: a first Exorcism and a first Renunciation (nos. 70-72), the giving of a new name (no. 73), and auxiliary rites in accordance with local customs to signify reception into the community (no. 74). See no. 33 for the decisions made by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding these matters. 45. It is desirable that either the entire Christian community or some part of it consisting of friends, relatives, catechists and Priests, should take an active part in the celebration. The presiding celebrant is a Priest or a Deacon. Additionally there should be present “sponsors,” who, having brought forward those entering the catechumenate, now present them to the Church. 46. After the celebration of the rite, the names of the catechumens should be written in a timely manner in the book kept for this purpose, with mention of the minister and sponsors, and of the day and place of their admission. 47. Thus, from that moment, catechumens, whom Mother Church already embraces as her own with her love and care, and who are joined to her, already belong to the house of Christ,3 for they are fed by the Church with the word of God and the aid of the liturgy. For their part, they should have the desire to participate in the Liturgy of the Word and receive Blessings and Sacramentals. Whenever two catechumens contract marriage or a catechumen contracts marriage with an unbaptized person, they should use the appropriate rite.4 Finally, if they die during their catechumenate, they receive a Christian funeral. 3 Cf. Second Vatican Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. 14; Decree on the Missionary Activity of the Church, Ad gentes, no. 14. 4 Cf. Order of Celebrating Matrimony, second typical edition, no. 118. 70 71 73 17 18
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