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How Pope Leo XIV’s vision of synodality shapes the catechumenate

The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, marks a significant moment on the world stage. As he embarks upon his ministry, this is an opportune time for catechumenate teams and leaders to begin to understand Pope Leo’s vision for the church and how it impacts our ministry. A central teaching that he […]

How Pope Leo XIV’s vision of synodality shapes the catechumenate

Reflection Questions for Seekers: Year C – Ascension through the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Ascension SundayBackground: Today, with the alternate second reading, we get both Luke’s long description of the ascension of Jesus in Acts and the short version in his gospel. Both end with prayerful expectation, with a portrayal of a community in prayer waiting for the Holy Spirit to empower them for evangelization and ministry.And in the Letter

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Reflection Questions for Seekers: Year C – Ascension through the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

The secret to successful mystagogy: It’s about Sunday, not sessions

You’ve likely heard, or perhaps experienced firsthand, the frustration: after the joy of the Easter Vigil, getting the neophytes to attend follow-up sessions during the period of mystagogy can feel like an uphill battle. Many catechumenate leaders struggle with low attendance at these gatherings. I’ve heard suggestions for improving attendance that include providing the dates

The secret to successful mystagogy: It’s about Sunday, not sessions

Reflection Questions for RCIA Seekers: Year C – Easter Sunday through the Sixth Sunday of Easter

Introduction to EastertimeIn the post-Vatican II reform of the Roman liturgy, Easter became not a day but a season. The Sundays are not named as “after” Easter but rather “of” Easter. We must not subdivide this season into chunks but celebrate its overall flow.Because the different New Testament writers approached their proclamation of the Good

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Reflection Questions for RCIA Seekers: Year C – Easter Sunday through the Sixth Sunday of Easter

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