INISIASI KRISTEN:

SEJARAH, TAHAPAN, PERAYAAN DAN TEOLOGI

Abstract

In this article we want to reflect on the ritual or procedure which is

practised by any cultural entity or religious assembly towards those who

want to join this respective cultural group or religious denomination.

This so-called “initiation” follows a certein procedure or ritual by which

the candidate receives a new status. In order to become a member of the

Roman Catholic Church, the candidate must submit himself to a process

of initiation, which is meant to be a period of introduction and

investigation on whether the candidate fulfills certein conditions. This

initiation is aimed to provide to the aspirant full membership of the

Church as a community of faithful. By means of this christian initiation

the candidate is received as some one who believes in Christ. Faith is to

be the orientasion and target in the process of christian initiation.