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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

“GO therefore, make disciples of all nations; baptize them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit
and teach them to observe all the commands I gave you” Mt 28:19-20

Who can be a Sponsor?

Sponsors are members of the local community who are chosen to accompany the candidates and catechumens through the initial periods of conversion". [The RCIA process, Transforming The Church by Thomas Morris]

The sponsor must be a good practicing and Confirmed Catholic. Sponsors will be the direct support to the Candidate or Catechumen. They will also help in the discernment process for the Candidate or Catechumens and give testimony at the Rite of Acceptance into the order of Catechumenate.

The following groups of people CANNOT be a sponsor to the Candidate or Catechumens:
· Spouse
· Grandparents, Parents, Siblings, Relatives
· Friend - although you cannot be a sponsor to your friend undergoing the RCIA process, you however, can be a sponsor to other Candidates or Catechumens.


For all of the above groups of people, if any of them chooses to accompany the Candidate or Catechumens throughout the process, they will be called Companions.