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Two extraordinary Easter Vigil moments your neophytes don’t want to miss
There are two moments in the Easter Vigil that aren’t as grand as other elements in this once-a-year liturgy. But these two subtle moments are essential in how your neophytes—and all the baptized—will understand what their baptism means. In this video, Diana looks at these two moments and why you don’t want your neophytes to …
Two extraordinary Easter Vigil moments your neophytes don’t want to miss
Q&A
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How to prepare baptized, uncatechized Catholic children
QI was wondering if you could give some guidance about sacramental preparation for older children (baptized Catholic, but formally uncatechized) 3rd grade and above, since there is little consistency among parishes within our diocese. In most cases, these children (primarily 3rd-6th grade) have had no formal catechesis and have not celebrated first confession or first …
Reflection Questions
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Reflection Questions for RCIA Seekers: Year A – The 2nd Sunday of Lent through the 5th Sunday of Lent
The 2nd Sunday in Lent Background: We read this week the last of three interconnected episodes in the gospel: Jesus’s baptism, temptation, and now transfiguration. What links them is that they deal with the meaning of his being the beloved Son/Servant. We have seen how he has struggled to understand the meaning of his Sonship; …
Podcast
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Episode 78: How to involve the parish in the RCIA Period of the Catechumenate
In this episode, Nick and Diana will continue looking at the role of the community in the entire RCIA process, specifically during the catechumenate. In the “Did you know?” feature, we point out where the RCIA outlines the job description of the godparents. Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener question about which Sundays the …
Episode 78: How to involve the parish in the RCIA Period of the Catechumenate