Therese Fenzl
(925) 846-3531
tmfenzl@catholicsofpleasanton.org

Young people in grades 3-12 who have not been baptized, or have not received First Eucharist will be placed in the C.I.C.T. Process.

The catechumenate for young people of catechetical age is now the normal and official way of forming young people in the faith of the Church, and celebrating their conversion through the sacraments of initiation.

This process of preparation involves entering into the life of the Christian community and being formed into a sacramental people by sharing Jesus’ values and story.

During this process there is a progression of three major rites, each with periods of preparation and follow-up:

• Rite of Acceptance – Welcoming (6-8 week process)
• Rite of Sending/Rite of Election (3 month process)
• Celebration of Baptism and/or First Eucharist (3 month process)
  

Parents are expected to support their children in their initiation journey, to attend the Sunday weekly gatherings, participate weekly in parish liturgies with their children, and attend a once a month gathering. An initial family interview will be conducted prior to the beginning of gatherings in the fall, and before the children proceed to the next step in the process.