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DiscipleshipDiscipleship

CAT105 RCIA – Adult Faith FormationCAT105 RCIA – Adult Faith Formation

Thursday, April 20, 2023Thursday, April 20, 2023

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1. Characteristics of Mystagogia1. Characteristics of Mystagogia

a. Deeper reflection on the ‘mysteries’, the grace of the Sacraments

b. Deepening in the Scriptures/Gospels, participation in the Eucharist and works of charity

c. Support from Christian community, especially godparents

d. Renewing the Temporal Order

e. Keywords: Sacraments, Service, Stewardship

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The Period of MystagogyThe Period of Mystagogy

In RCIA, mystagogia is the

“time for the community and the neophytes together to grow in deepening their grasp of the Paschal mystery and in making it part of their lives through meditation on the Gospel, sharing in the Eucharist and doing works of charity” (RCIA 244).

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a. Meditation on the Gospel.

b. Enlightened understanding of the sacraments.

c. Closer relationship with faithful.

d. Personal experience of the sacraments and community.

2. Mystagogia is an opportunity to deepen faith.2. Mystagogia is an opportunity to deepen faith.

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a. Called to fully exercise their service to others

b. Strengthened by the sacraments neophytes should be encouraged to engage in charity on behalf of Church.

3. Mystagogia is an opportunity to serve others.3. Mystagogia is an opportunity to serve others.

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4. Mystagogy is a time to discern vocation.4. Mystagogy is a time to discern vocation.

a. Listening to God with help of sacraments

b. Witnessing faith appropriate to state of life.

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5. Mystagogy deepens Christian discipleship.5. Mystagogy deepens Christian discipleship.

a. The beginning not the end of the Christian journey.

b. Emphasis on on-going formation.

c. Emphasis on on-going conversion,

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6. Practical Examples6. Practical Examples

a. Break open the Rites of the Initiation sacraments.

b. Service projects

c. Encourage vocations, especially through meeting priests, nuns, married, singles living call to holiness

d. Serving in the life of the parish, including tithing

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6. Practical Examples6. Practical Examples

e. Teach the Corporal and Spiritual works of mercy.

f. Study the ‘mystagogia’ of the early Church in the Acts of the Apostles.

g. Process the event afterward, discussing how they saw Christ in those they served.

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7. Signs of Conversion7. Signs of Conversion

a. Continued growth and fruit of the sacraments, especially through a strengthening of conscience.

b. A fuller and more effective understanding of the mysteries.

c. A desire to learn more.

d. A desire to serve.

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For DiscussionFor Discussion

• What are some challenges to keep neophytes involved in the community? How can neophytes be encouraged to participate in mystagogia before the Easter season?

• Give practical way you can encourage service and stewardship in your sessions.