Articles by Nick Wagner

Will Pope Leo XIV’s six priorities change your catechumenate ministry?

Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope and a longtime missionary in Peru, brings a fresh pastoral style to the papacy. There has been a lot of news coverage about his election and his first months as pope. However, his early address to the cardinals of the church hasn’t gotten a lot of attention. In […]

Will Pope Leo XIV’s six priorities change your catechumenate ministry?

Walking with seekers: Mystagogical accompaniment as synodal listening

In several recent articles, we’ve explored how synodality—a way of walking together—is foundational to the catechumenate. In this article, I want to highlight a key component of both synodality and the catechumenate: listening for God’s Spirit. Listening is the heart of synodality and the catechumenate Pope Francis has consistently emphasized the importance of listening. He

Walking with seekers: Mystagogical accompaniment as synodal listening

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

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