Scrutinies

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 a timestamped summary outline if you want …

How to celebrate the Scrutinies and Presentations during coronavirus restrictions

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 is an exorcism, but it’s not …

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

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 Scrutinies must still …

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

Q&A: Can you celebrate the Scrutinies with baptized candidates if you have no catechumens?

Q: For the first time we have only Candidates and no Catechumens preparing for the sacraments at the Easter Vigil. Can we/do we celebrate the Scutinies as prescribed, and do we use the Year A readings for RCIA even if we have no Catechumens? A: It is a little confusing as to where to find …

Q&A: Can you celebrate the Scrutinies with baptized candidates if you have no catechumens?

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