Q. I am the director of the catechumenate process in my parish. I was asked by two of my catechumens to be their godmother. While I am so humbled, I am not sure what the proper protocol is. Is it okay for catechumenate directors to be godparents of their catechumens? A. As long as you fulfill all … [Read more...]
Q&A: What do we do if the pastor won’t celebrate the scrutinies?
Q. Hello! I am the director of our initiation ministry in my parish. We do not have a deacon, and my pastor does not get involved, so it’s just me and my team. My pastor does not like to do the scrutinies at this time of year. He usually encourages me to do a simplified version in our RCIA … [Read more...]
Q&A: Proxies for the scrutinies
Q. One of our catechumens informed us that her godparent will not be able to be present for the three lenten scrutinies, and now she needs to look for a "proxy." I have three questions: Who selects the proxy? Does the proxy need to fulfill all of the canonical qualifications of a … [Read more...]
Sponsors and godparents in the Christian initiation process
One of the best experiences I’ve had as a godparent has been forming and training other godparents and sponsors. The stories of friendships and responsibilities lived out have been gentle and significant reminders of how serious this ministry is. It isn’t the degrees, certificates, or initials … [Read more...]
Be sure your RCIA sponsors have what it takes
A couple of weeks ago, we hosted an online Community Chat on the topic of sponsors in the catechumenate process. We had a terrific conversation and covered a lot of ground. Several questions kept coming up that seemed to me to be the same question being asked in different ways. I want to write about … [Read more...]
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