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Training Article
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Children, initiation, and mystagogy
The mystagogical period, when the newly initiated deepen their understanding through reflection on their lived experiences of ritual, is a profound and rewarding aspect of Christian initiation ministry. This process of mystagogy is especially powerful when working with children and youth. Young people seem to possess an innate openness and sensitivity to spiritual mysteries that…
Q&A
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Prepare the elect for Easter Vigil…but don’t rehearse them
Q. At my parish we are planning to have a rehearsal for the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday morning. Our master catechist helps with the catechumenate, and she is suggesting that the elect and candidates not be at the rehearsal. She thinks only the sponsors should be there. She mentioned that this way the sponsors are…
Reflection Questions
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Reflection Questions for RCIA Seekers: The Sixth Sunday of Easter through the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity
You can reflect questions for every Sunday of the year by clicking here. Sixth Sunday of Easter Background: This Sunday’s gospel selection continues the emphasis upon how God in the risen Christ is always caring for us; the other readings remind us that God’s cares for people whom we think are supposed to be outside his love.…
Podcast
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Episode 76: National Statutes for the Catechumenate
In this episode, Nick and Diana will look at the National Statutes at the back of the RCIA. And, we start a new “Did you know?” feature in which we discuss some aspect of the RCIA you may not have seen before. Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question about about whether or not…