Guide to the Period of Purification and Enlightenment
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A Guide to the Period of Purification and Enlightenment

Ronald A. Oakham, O. Carm., Michael Ruzicki, Stephen S. Wilbricht, csc

Order code: GPUR | 978-1-61671-791-9 | Paperback | 7 x 10 | 128 pages | Language: English | Copyright Year: 2024

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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 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

“A Guide to the Period of Purification and Enlightenment defines not only why this third period of the Christian initiation process demands separation from the first two in nature and character, but how to accomplish that goal. By following six pastoral principles, this resource can help reshape the thought process of initiation in our parishes to one of accompaniment instead of instruction. The care that the authors have taken to provide a complete, yet simple, blueprint of everything that needs to be considered—from the roles of the community and the initiation team, to the intended impact of the powerful rites (including ready-made preparation and reflection retreats)—makes it a meticulous, insightful and adaptable tool that will be invaluable in bringing about spiritual renewal for all new and existing Church members.”
— Julie Wojcik OCIA Coordinator Queen of All Saints Church Michigan City, Indiana

“This guide brings alive the beauty of the symbols, rituals, and liturgies of the period of purification and enlightenment. Both Christian initiation teams and liturgy committees have a new resource for engaging the whole parish community in the liturgies of the Lenten season.”
— Susan M. Timoney, std Associate Professor of Practice Pastoral Studies Area Associate Dean for Graduate Ministerial Studies Director, dmin Program School of Theology and Religious Studies The Catholic University of America Washington, DC

“What a gift to have such a synthesis of the historical, theological, and pastoral reflections on the stage of purification and enlightenment all in one place! While it can be challenging for the Christian initiation team to change focus from a more catechumenal session to what is envisioned for this stage, this resource provides both the vision and the tangible, practical sessions to honor the goals and rituals leading the elect and the parish community to a more intimate preparation for and sharing in the Easter sacraments.”
— Tracy Rodenborn Christian Initiation Volunteer St. Gregory the Great Parish (Warwick, RI) East Greenwich, RI

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