What did you give up for Lent? It’s a common question at the beginning of this liturgical season. Yet sometimes we can become preoccupied for forty days about what we won’t do again until Easter. This doesn’t mean that we should not abstain from things of our choosing during Lent. We must, however, do so … Continue reading 10/2/08 – “Giving Up” During Lent
Category: Christian Initiation of Adults
Last week we looked at how Lent and Sacramental Initiation are centred on God calling people to conversion. This is why the season of Lent and the final preparation for sacramental initiation are so closely aligned. Our catechumen, Michelle, is moving closer to this final preparation for Easter and the Sacraments of Initiation. This weekend, … Continue reading 3/2/08 – Rite of Sending of Catechumens for Election
In less than two weeks’ time, we enter once again into the season of Lent. We typically think of Lent as a season of penance. Yet it is firstly the season when we focus on the preparation of those seeking Christian Initiation. Those of us already baptised engage in penitential practices so that we may … Continue reading 27/1/08 – God Calling People to Conversion
Over the past few weeks we have looked at aspects of Sacramental Initiation. We have considered our role in supporting the initiation processes in our parish. Last week, we welcomed Michelle into our parish community as we celebrated with her the Rite of Acceptance into the Order of Catechumens at the Vigil Mass. This weekend, … Continue reading 2/9/07 – Sacramental Journey
Last weekend, our young candidates for the Sacrament of Holy Communion came to Mass and committed themselves to the final and formal preparation for this celebration. You may have also noticed that all of us, as parishioners, agreed to support these children in their preparation. This weekend, you will be asked to consider how you … Continue reading 12/8/07 – Supporting Sacramental Initiation
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