When we prepare to celebrate the major rites of the catechumenate, we often feel a heavy burden to ensure everyone in the pews knows exactly what is happening and why. This good intention often leads to the first major mistake: over-explaining. When we fill the sacred silence with verbal instructions and “institutional shorthand,” we inadvertently strip the ritual of its transformative power and leave the assembly exhausted before the liturgy even begins.

In our latest video blog, we break down the three most common errors team leaders make and offer three practical shifts to fix them. In this video, we discuss how to avoid over-explaining the rites, how to rehearse the rites effectively for a smooth ritual flow, and how to avoid focusing on the wrong things during the rite.

It is important to trust the rites and let them do the work they were designed to do. A few simple good practices will lead to rituals that change hearts and bring your seekers to deeper conversion.

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What is one habit your team has let go of to make the rites more powerful? Share your experience in the comments below.