ABOUT THE MARATHON
By watching the six short videos in this marathon, you will become a better catechumenate minister.
- You will enhance your skills for leading mystagogical catechesis
- You will gain more confidence in preparing catechumens for the rites
- And you will experience a deeper spiritual connection with your catechumens
- As a result, you’ll find yourself experiencing less stress and more joy in your ministry
Starting on July 17, the videos will appear one per day for six days. Come back every day that week to watch the newest video.
You can watch past videos during the free week if you miss one. But be sure to watch them all before July 23.
After that, they will be gone! (Well, not gone, gone. You can still purchase a parish license after the free week.)
WHAT’S IN THE MARATHON?
DAY 1
How to lead mystagogical catechesis
DAY 2
Symbols are the vocabulary of encounter
DAY 3
Mystagogical catechesis on Mass
DAY 4
Mystagogical catechesis on Rite of Acceptance
DAY 5
Mystagogical catechesis on Rite of Election
DAY 6
Mysatgogical catechesis on the scrutinies
The marathon is bite-sized, easily understandable. You can watch the video at your own pace, stop the video to make notes, and think or reflect, rewind, resume and fast forward. It is most so much easier to retain.
Desi Ortiz, St. Bernard Church-Bellflower CA
It was a good review, brought new insights for me to think about in my ministry as a catechist
Elaine M Liming, Sacred Heart Palm Desert CA
ABOUT US
Nick Wagner is the cofounder and codirector of Team Initiation. He has a gift for translating theological principles into simple and clear language that inspires joy, commitment, and passion for faith. With more than 40 years of experience, he has become a leading voice and trainer in Catholic liturgical and catechetical ministries. He has worked in campus, parish, and diocesan positions, as well as in religious publishing, and he holds a master’s degree from Saint John’s University, Collegeville, Minnesota. Nick is the author of many publications including Field Hospital Catechesis: The Core Content for RCIA Formation; Seek the Living God: Five RCIA Inquiry Questions for Making Disciples; and The Way of Faith: A Field Guide for the RCIA Process.Â
Diana Macalintal is the cofounder and codirector of Team Initiation. Diana also is an author and speaker on Catholic liturgy, music, the catechumenate, and intercultural ministry. She holds a Master of Arts in Theology from Saint John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota, and has served in campus, parish, and diocesan ministries for 30 years, including 15 years as the Director of Worship for the Diocese of San Jose. Her books include a resource for RCIA teams titled Your Parish Is the Curriculum: RCIA in the Midst of the Community, a parish resource for marriage preparation called Joined by the Church, Sealed by a Blessing: Couples and Communities Called to Conversion Together, which she wrote with her husband, Nick Wagner, and a collection of prayers titled The Work of Your Hands.Â
