Why this Course Matters

Transform your parish’s lenten journey with this comprehensive course designed specifically for catechumenate ministers and teams. Led by Team Initiation founders Diana Macalintal and Nick Wagner, this course unlocks the profound spiritual power of the lenten season for your catechumens and entire parish community.

Benefits That Ripple Through Your Parish

For Catechumens: They will experience deeper conversion through authentically celebrated rites and better-prepared ministers who understand the spiritual significance of each step in their journey.

For Parishioners: They will witness more powerful and meaningful liturgical celebrations that draw the entire community into the mystery of faith during the Lenten season.

For Catechumenate Teams: You will gain confidence and competence in preparing and celebrating the rites during the Period of Purification and Enlightenment. You will come away with a better understanding of the challenges and opportunities of this essential time of formation.

Expert Guidance

Learn from Diana Macalintal and Nick Wagner, trusted voices in catechumenate formation who bring years of practical experience and deep theological understanding to this comprehensive course.

Course overview

• Are you ready for Lent?
• Are your seekers ready for Lent?
• Period of Purification and Enlightenment
• Scrutinies
• Handing on Rites
• Holy Saturday Preparation Rites
• What are the minor rites?
• Rites during the Catechumenate
• Baptized candidates
• Children

Free for Team Initiation Members

Note, if you are a Team Initiation Member, this course is already included in your membership. To find out more about the benefits of membership, click here.