@lapech86 @FrHilderbrand For us, we did have an associate pastor who was very passionate about it (and a speaker at RCIA conferences about now to do it). He led a…

@lapech86 @FrHilderbrand A larger parish is actually more likely to be able to do it well because of a larger volunteer base. The smaller parish I’d say it is harder…

@lapech86 @FrHilderbrand Absolutely disagree. There could be regular inquirer sessions for those curious, the weekly RCIA curriculum can be accepting. I’ve seen it done well at a 3k family parish.

@FrHilderbrand Even for the unbaptized, “RCIA starts in September” shouldn’t be the default answer! Inquirers should always be met where they are and Rite of Welcoming/Acceptance can be done throughout…

@UpperLowerClass @FrHilderbrand We would hold a Welcoming Rite every six weeks or so, with people joining the weekly sessions ASAP. IIRC, they did go through a full liturgical year within…

@UpperLowerClass @FrHilderbrand There’s nothing in this tweet that says she skipped anything. Even if she wasn’t baptized, the RCIA says a Welcoming Rite should be done whenever there are those…