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The weight of “yes”: Three questions godparents must answer
The Rite of Election is a pivotal moment in the journey of a catechumen, marking a transition from a period of inquiry and formation to a more intense spiritual preparation for the sacraments of initiation. It’s not simply an introduction to the bishop or a public declaration of intent; rather, it’s the church, through the…
Q&A
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 godparent? Does the…
Reflection Question
Reflection Questions for RCIA Seekers: Year C – Epiphany to the Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
You can reflect questions for every Sunday of the year by clicking here.EpiphanyBackground: Matthew’s predominantly Jewish audience would have been a bit startled by the three Gentile “wise men” who come to adore the newborn King of the Jews. Yet Second Temple Judaism through the writings of the prophets had inherited a universalist component—as we see…
Podcast
Episode 81: Welcoming the neophytes with open arms
In this episode, Nick and Diana will close off our series on the role of the assembly and take a look at what they do after baptism. And be sure to catch the “Did you know?” section in which we look at the abbreviated catechumenate. Also, we answer a listener question about a 15-year-old baptized Catholic…
