| A | B |
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| Sponsor | The person who assists a candidate in learning about the Catholic faith. |
| Scrutinies | The rite involving petitions and exorcisms. |
| RCIA | The process of becoming a Christian |
| Enrollment | The rite of celebrating the listing of names of catechumens preparing for the Sacrament of initiation |
| Inquirers | People interested in studying about the Catholic faith |
| Elect | A person who is ready to enter the Lenten period of intense preparation |
| Mystagogy | The Easter season experience when the newly baptized learn more about their faith and how to live. |
| Exorcisms | Prayers that the catechumen be delivered from the power of evil and receive the gifts of the Spirit. |
| Presentations | The handing on of the ancient documents of faith, the Creed, and the Lord's Prayer |
| Godparents | People selected by the catechumen to help him or her prepare for Baptism. |
| Catechumen | A person who studies the teachings of the Gospel |
| Easter Vigil | Liturgical celebration at which a person celebrates the Sacraments of Initiation |
