FAQs
Why is this training necessary?
Are you ready for Lent? Are you catechumens ready? Join Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal for an essential webinar on “The Rite of Election and Sending” on January 15, 2025, at 11:00 AM Pacific Time.
What will be covered in the training?
Discover why these rites are crucial transformation points in the catechumen’s journey and how to celebrate them with the grace-filled power of the Holy Spirit. You’ll learn:
- The essential elements that make the Rite of Election transformative (and how the Rite of Sending is similar but significantly different)
- Practical steps for discerning the readiness of the catechumens
- Best practices for preparing godparents and the parish community
- How to preserve the ritual’s power while adapting the rite to your local community
This webinar is perfect for catechumenate directors, catechists, liturgy coordinators, and parish team members who want to ensure these foundational rites truly serve their intended purpose in the initiation journey.
But don’t take our word for it. Here is one person’s response to a recent Team Initiation webinar:
“Thank you for your webinar. It was very informative, logically presented, and many creative ideas were shared. Since this is my first experience as team leader, it was a ‘gold mine’ of info and resources.”
Sr. Barbara Daniels, MSC
Reading, Pennsylvania
Bring your whole parish team and transform how you celebrate these pivotal moments in your catechumens’ faith journey.
How does the training work?
The hosts will be live, and participants can view the hosts’ webcam. Participants will not have their webcams or mics enabled, but all participants can add comments and questions through the chat function.
The training lasts officially for one hour. However, the hosts will remain online for as long as participants have questions.
Is there a fee for the training?
The live training is free and open to everyone.
Will there be a recording available later?
A recording will be available for all Team Initiation Members. If you are not yet a member, you can learn more about the benefits of membership here.
