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Unpacking the National Statutes
Donna Eschenauer is a true authority on Christian initiation, having written extensively on the topic including her book Recruiting and Forming Your Parish Initiation Team.
In our first session we will dive into the National Statutes — that is, rules specific to the United States. The current statutes are a little bit hidden, tucked into the back of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults text. The new Order of Christian Initiation of Adults is moving them to the front, and Dr. Donna will help us understand what the implications are for our teams.
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Assembling a dream team
John McGlynn has been involved in catechumenate ministry since 1997. He is the author of Your Roadmap to a Conversion-Centered Catechumenate: A report from the trenches.
Fun fact: the Order (Rite) of Christian Initiation of Adults never talks about a “team.” But we all know this is not a Lone Ranger ministry. John McGlinn is a master of team-based ministry, and he is going to walk us through the essential team members you need to lead a thriving catechumenate process. We’ll be looking at the roles of the assembly, the priest or deacon, catechists, and of course, the sponsors and godparents.
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Navigating the rites for the unbaptized
Dr. Dolores Martínez recently retired from the Archdiocese of San Antonio having served as director of the Office of Worship. For over 55 years, she has served parishes throughout Texas as Director of Music Ministries, cantor, choir director, and accompanist.
In week three, we are going to decode the rites for the unbaptized. Dr. Dolores, an expert in liturgy and intercultural ministry, is here to guide us. These rites are our foundation because they also shape and influence the rites for the baptized. She’ll help us see how the rites lead the catechumens to deeper conversion and why it’s so important to avoid a one-size-fits-all approach.
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Understanding the rites for the baptized
Rev. Dr. Paul Turner holds a doctorate in sacred theology from Sant’ Anselmo in Rome. He is a consultor for the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
In our final week, Fr. Paul Turner will help us dig into the rites for the baptized. We’ll uncover the flexibility built into these rites, explore how they differ for people at various stages in their faith journeys, and learn how priests and deacons can lead these rites with grace and authenticity.
