What It Really Means to Enter the Church: The Rite of Acceptance Explained

What if becoming Catholic wasn’t just a class, but a public commitment that changes your entire life? Gomer and Dave unpack the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens in the OCIA process and why it marks a serious turning point in someone’s journey toward Christ. They explore how the early Church treated baptism as a life-altering decision, why the Church publicly “receives” catechumens, and what it means to say yes to following Jesus in a real, concrete way. They also discuss conversion, spiritual warfare, and why modern discipleship often lacks the weight it once carried. We want to hear from you! Email us at eksb@ascensionpress.com with your questions/comments Don't forget to text “EKSB” to 33-777 to get the shownotes right to your inbox! You can also find the full shownotes at

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What It Really Means to Enter the Church: The Rite of Acceptance Explained is an episode from Every Knee Shall Bow (Your Catholic Evangelization Podcast) by Ascension.

This episode is 36:40 long.

This episode was published on Apr 29, 2026.

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