Period of Mystagogy
These sessions provide opportunities to lead the neophyte into a deeper embrace of the faith and communal life of the Catholic Church. There are two options for this period: the Liturgical Sessions and the Monthly Gatherings. The Liturgical Sessions follow the Sunday Readings from Easter through Pentecost.
Coming Soon! The Monthly Gatherings flow from the community’s experience of the Easter Vigil. Each monthly session focuses on one aspect, symbol or action of the Vigil to unpack the hidden mysteries with the neophytes. Participants are encouraged to reflect on each aspect in order to probe the mystery of the faith, savor the sweetness of salvation from Christ and then inspire others to spread the Gospel.
| Liturgical Sessions | |||
| Easter Sunday | April 24, 2011 | Catechist | Participant |
| Second Sunday of Easter | May 1, 2011 | Catechist | Participant |
| Third Sunday of Easter | May 8, 2011 | Catechist | Participant |
| Fourth Sunday of Easter | May 15, 2011 | Catechist | Participant |
| Fifth Sunday of Easter | May 22, 2011 | Catechist | Participant |
| Sixth Sunday of Easter | May 29, 2011 | Catechist | Participant |
| The Ascension of the Lord | June 2 or 5, 2011 | Catechist | Participant |
| Pentecost Sunday | June 12, 2011 | Catechist | Participant |
| Monthly Gatherings | |||
| 1. Lighting and Blessing of New Fire | Catechist | Participant | |
| 2. Processing with the Light of Christ | Catechist | Participant | |
| 3. Listening to Sacred Scripture | Catechist | Participant | |
| 4. Imploring the Saints’ Intercession | Catechist | Participant | |
| 5. Professing the Faith | Catechist | Participant | |
| 6. Immersion into Baptismal Waters | Catechist | Participant | |
| 7. Putting on the White Robe | Catechist | Participant | |
| 8. Anointing with Sacred Chrism | Catechist | Participant | |
| 9. Presenting the Gifts of Bread and Wine | Catechist | Participant | |
| 10. Offering a Sign of Peace | Catechist | Participant | |
| 11. Partaking in Holy Communion | Catechist | Participant | |
| 12. Dismissal into the World | Catechist | Participant | |
