St. MattheW Catholic Church

Tyrone, GA

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Stages of the Journey

- Faith Formation
  - PSR- Elementary School
    
    PSR Classes
    First Reconciliation
    First Holy Communion
    Registration
  - EDGE - Middle School
    
    EDGE - Middle School Program
    Registration
  - LIFETEEN - High School
    
    Lifeteen - High School Program
    Confirmation
    After Confirmation
    Registration
  - YAM (Young Adult Ministry)
    
    YAM (Young Adult Ministry)
  - Adult Faith Formation
    
    Bible Study
    Continuing Conversion
    Friends for the Journey
    Women's Faith Formation
    Events and Calendar
  - Becoming Catholic
    
    Becoming Catholic - RCIA
    Who is RCIA for?
    How Long Does it Take?
    Stages of the Journey
    
    Can My Children Attend this Class?
    How Do I Sign Up?
  - Catechists and Volunteers
    
    Catechists and Volunteers
    Children's Faith Formation (K-5)
    EDGE - Middle School
    Lifeteen - High School
    Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
    Safe Environment Training
  - Forms
    
    PSR Registration Form
    Sacrament Registration Form
    RCIA Registration Form
    YAM Member Form

What Are the Stages of the Journey?
There are 4 Stages of the Journey:
1. Inquiry. This is the time for questions and answers about the Catholic faith.
2. The Catechumenate. Once you have decided to become Catholic, this is the time to learn the teachings and truths of the Catholic Church, while you deepen our relationship with God and the Church community.
3. Purification & Enlightenment. This stage takes place during the Lenten season. During this time, you take time to pray and reflect about your life as a Christian and your decision to become Catholic.
4. Reception & Mystagogy. Reception into the Catholic Church occurs during the Easter Vigil. The reception is followed by the mystagogy where you take time to reflect on the Mass and the Holy Eucharist.