France’s Catholic Church will welcome more than 10,384 adult catechumens at Easter this year, marking a 45% increase from ...

1247 Since the beginning of the Church, adult Baptism is the common ... communion with the Catholic Church. Justified by faith in Baptism, [they] are incorporated into Christ; they therefore ...

France sees a surge in baptisms as over 10,000 adults and 7,400 teenagers prepare to be baptized at Easter rites, reflecting a three-year rise in catechumens, especially among young people.

In record-breaking numbers, more than 17,800 catechumens will be baptized during the Easter Vigil on April 19, including ...

Commitment to Faith For adults, baptism involves a conscious decision ... in the faith and guiding their spiritual growth. The Catholic Church recommends that children be baptized as soon as ...

Individuals preparing catechumens for baptism should follow the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) as prescribed by the Catholic Church. The RCIA proposes three scrutinies — the first, ...

The imposition of hands is rightly recognized by the Catholic tradition ... In the Latin Church, the same discipline applies to the Baptism of adults or to the reception into full communion ...

African theologians gathered in Ghana to shape a bold 25-year vision for the church, tackling cultural identity, youth ...

Seven adult Catholics ... of Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist. For more information about accompanying individuals from all backgrounds on their journey to becoming Catholic or receiving ...

Next week begins the Week called Holy, with Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord on April 13 and concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20. Toward the end ...