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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…
Q&A
Q&A: What do we do if the pastor won’t celebrate the scrutinies?
Q. Hello! I am the director of our initiation ministry in my parish. We do not have a deacon, and my pastor does not get involved, so it’s just me and my team. My pastor does not like to do the scrutinies at this time of year. He usually encourages me to do a simplified…
Reflection Question
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…
Podcast
Episode 30: The Light of Faith — Part 1
Learn what your RCIA team needs to know about this exciting letter from Pope Francis.Also, Nick and Diana answer a listener’s question about a “spreadsheet” for RCIA.Click here to read Lumen FideiClick here to listen to Part 2 of this podcast To access this content, you must purchase Team Initiation Membership.