Have you ever been in love with someone you weren't supposed to love? Someone your parents or your friends disapproved of? In the first two paragraphs of today's Gospel, Jesus does some astounding things. He goes to Samaria. He walks up to a well where a woman is drawing water. He sends … [Read more...]
Don’t catechize in Lent
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. What the RCIA says about lenten formation The rite is pretty clear. If you have your RCIA handy (or maybe even … [Read more...]
The Goal of the RCIA
I'm writing this on the First Sunday of Lent. Today is typically a hectic day in many catechumenate ministries. The candidates for election are stressed and may show up late for the parish Mass and the Rite of Sending. The catechumenate director or liturgist has a thousand details to attend to. … [Read more...]
Choreographing the Scrutinies
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 … [Read more...]
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