Ronald A. Oakham, O. Carm.i, Michael Ruzicki, Stephen S. Wilbricht, csc
Description
The period of purification and enlightenment is one of intense spiritual preparation for the elect, who have been chosen by God to receive the Easter
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sacraments. This guide provides practical and liturgically sound ideas for celebrating the rites of this period and for integrating these rites as the primary source of the elect’s formation and preparation for initiation.
This resource includes:
An overview of six foundational principles of initiation ministry and how they are applied to the period of the purification and enlightenment
Background on the rites
Suggestions for celebrating the rites
Ideas for reflecting on the rites in a retreat-like way
Guided meditations on the scrutiny Gospel accounts
Seven fully prepared formation sessions on the Rite of Election, the three scrutinies, the handing on of the creed and the Lord’s Prayer, and the Rites of Immediate Preparation
A newly composed hymn for use during formation sessions
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