Q&A: How to celebrate the Anointing of the Catechumens and other RCIA minor rites in pandemic

3 thoughts on “Q&A: How to celebrate the Anointing of the Catechumens and other RCIA minor rites in pandemic”

    1. Diana Macalintal

      Hi, Susan. The anointing of a catechumen is not part of the Rite of Acceptance. The purpose of the anointing is to strengthen a catechumen during the period of the catechumenate, especially at times when they are feeling in need of that strengthening. The Rite of Acceptance is the beginning of that period and in itself strengthens the new catechumen in their new order. So it would not make sense to combine the two distinct rituals. Hope that helps!

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