Advent Examination of Conscience: Day 7
Advent Examination of Conscience: Day 7
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How to locate the heart of RCIA discernment
The word “discernment” gets thrown around rather loosely sometimes, and the process of discernment gets fuzzy as a result. In relation to the RCIA, we can sometimes confuse “discernment” with “testing.” A discernment interview with a catechumen becomes something like a final exam to see if he or she will “pass” and be able to
How to locate the heart of RCIA discernment
Why discernment matters in the RCIA…and everywhere else
A key task for initiation ministers is that we discern. But discernment is not just a task for those of us who lead people to faith. It is something every Christian is called to do. At the core, what we are called to do as Christians is to discern God’s will—not just for the catechumens,
Why discernment matters in the RCIA…and everywhere else
Abundant grace—a simple lesson for RCIA teams
When I was in third grade, Sr. Matilda drew an empty milk bottle on the blackboard. She said that when we were good or when we celebrated one of the sacraments, God filled our souls with grace. Then she turned the chalk sideways and filled in the milk bottle. She went on to say that
Abundant grace—a simple lesson for RCIA teams
