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Nick Wagner Leave a Comment

What the scrutinies do to the elect in the RCIA process

In a previous post, we looked at Joe’s baptism. Joe, a long-time choir member, had finally reached “the fullness of time” in his heart and moved out of his old life into new life in Christ through the waters of baptism.  There are many things that brought Joe to that point in his life, but the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elect, Lent, Scrutinies Tagged With: Teaching the mystery

Nick Wagner 10 Comments

Celebrating the RCIA scrutinies outside the usual times

During a recent TeamRCIA Community Chat, several questions came up about celebrating the scrutinies outside the usual times. Let’s take a look at some issues that parishes may be experiencing. First, let’s recall the purpose of the scrutinies. The scrutinies are meant to uncover, then heal, all … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elect, Scrutinies Tagged With: Coronavirus, Prayer, Training

Diana Macalintal 10 Comments

How to celebrate the Scrutinies and Presentations during coronavirus restrictions

If your church community is implementing restrictions for gathering during these next several weeks, we'd like to offer some ideas on how you can still help your elect celebrate the Scrutinies and the Presentations as they prepare for baptism. Click the video below. Summary outline: See below for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elect, Lent, Scrutinies Tagged With: Coronavirus

Nick Wagner Leave a Comment

A few things you probably didn’t know about the scrutinies

There is no explicit “scrutiny” in the scrutinies In the early church, the bishop would publicly inquire of the godparents if their elect had been living a Christian life. That doesn’t happen in the current rite. Instead, the elect are “scrutinized” by hearing the proclamation of God’s word. There … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elect, Lent, Scrutinies Tagged With: Assembly, holiness

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Q&A: If you don’t use Year A readings, can you omit the Scrutinies?

Q: If the pastor will not use the Year A readings, am I correct in understanding that you don't do the Scrutinies? A: All three Scrutinies are required for initiation, and they cannot be dispensed with (see your RCIA text, paragraph 20). If the pastor chooses to use the incorrect readings, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Elect, Lent, Purification And Enlightenment, Q&A, Scrutinies

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