Their formation in faith happens for the most part at and during the Sunday Eucharist. This period is like a honeymoon it is called the Mystagogia- a time when they discover in a new way what discipleship means having been fed at the Table of the Eucharist with us. This final period of preparation for the sacraments of Initiation takes place during Lent and culminates in the celebration of the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and eucharist at the Easter Vigil.Īfter the Easter Vigil they move into the Easter season with us they are now a new creation! They stand with us for the entire Eucharist and join us at the table to eat and drink the Body and Blood of Christ. When their faith has matured and they are ready to be disciples they move into the period of the Enlightenment and Purification. This Catechumenate period can take as long as 1 or 2 years. Here we have the opportunity as a parish to welcome them and to know them by name.ĭuring this Catechumenate period, these catechumens will join us each Sunday and then we send them with a catechist from the assembly after the Liturgy of the Word to continue to reflect on this Word while we celebrate the Eucharist.
When the inquirer feels ready to meet the assembly, he or she is introduced to us by a parish sponsor at the Sunday Eucharist, in the Rite of becoming a Catechumen. During this time the inquirer is introduced to others in the community and is invited to participate in parish activities. This Christian Initiation process really begins for each person on their own schedule-each person’s journey is based on God’s time and grace.ĭuring the first period of Evangelization or the Precatechumenate, the inquirer will meet with a number of parishioners informally sharing faith in different ways- perhaps over a cup of coffee in homes, out for a walk or perhaps even in the workplace. The Church asks that we are to give them a community of faith to journey with them- you and me!! The initial contact would be the Parish Office and Fr. Some have asked, “What is Christian Initiation?” It is the way we journey in faith with a man or woman when they come inquiring or seeking Baptism.
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