The Reception of Baptized Christians : A History and Evaluation

Ministers of Christian initiation in North America have observed that the majority of people being received into the Catholic Church have been validly baptized in other churches. Recognizing this fact, the Bishops of Canada and of the United States included in the editions of the 'Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults' for their countries the rite of reception of baptized Christians into the full communion of the Catholic Church. Dale J. Sieverding explores this rite and its development in this seventh Forum Essay, offering helpful background for anyone involved in forming and welcoming Christians into full communion with the Catholic Church. Published by Liturgy Training Publications.