Archive for the ‘Purification And Enlightenment’ Category

Okay, that’s a little strong. But if your lenten catechesis for the elect looks a lot like the catechesis that was going on during the period of the catechumenate, something is amiss. The rite is pretty clear. If you have your RCIA handy (or maybe even if you don’t; go get it) open to paragraph [...]

When you are planning for the scrutinies, be sure to move the Elect out into the midst of the assembly. The goal is to strive for both visibility and intimacy. If you only have one candidate for initiation this year, the action of the scrutiny should take place where it is most visible—usually at the [...]