RCIA

May a divorced or remarried person be accepted into the Order of Catechumens? What about a person married to someone who has been divorced?

If the pastor and RCIA Team discern that the person is sincere in her/his desire to be initiated into the Catholic faith, and have seen the beginnings of conversion in the person's life, then it is possible to accept them into the Order of Catechumens. The person must be told and understand that he/she may have to spend a significant amount of time in the Order of Catechumens since he/she will need to pursue resolution of the marriage situation through the annulment process along with the usual study and reflection process. A catechumen still in need of resolution of a marriage situation may not be called to the Rite of Election.