Comments on: The Role of the Mystagogue http://rciablog.com/2008/12/the-role-of-the-mystagogue/ A Free Tool Provided by the Association for Catechumenal Ministry Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:51:05 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: NormC http://rciablog.com/2008/12/the-role-of-the-mystagogue/comment-page-1/#comment-116 NormC Wed, 17 Dec 2008 02:51:04 +0000 http://rciablog.com/?p=297#comment-116 Does this mean that the length of time for mystagogy is from Easter Vigil to Pentecost Sunday (50ish days)? My understanding is that in our parish the process runs until the following Easter season. I'm a catechumenate in a year-round program but have not discussed any aspect of mystagogy as of yet. Thanks in advance. <p> </p> <font color="darkred">RCIABlog.com Answer: In the United States in particular, the RCIA states in Appendix III, n. 24, "After the immediate mystagogy or postbaptismal catechesis during the Easter season, the program for the neophytes should extend until the anniversary of Christian initiation, with at least monthly assemblies of the neophytes for their deeper Christian formation and incorporation into the full life of the Christian community."</font> Does this mean that the length of time for mystagogy is from Easter Vigil to Pentecost Sunday (50ish days)? My understanding is that in our parish the process runs until the following Easter season. I’m a catechumenate in a year-round program but have not discussed any aspect of mystagogy as of yet. Thanks in advance.

 

RCIABlog.com Answer: In the United States in particular, the RCIA states in Appendix III, n. 24, “After the immediate mystagogy or postbaptismal catechesis during the Easter season, the program for the neophytes should extend until the anniversary of Christian initiation, with at least monthly assemblies of the neophytes for their deeper Christian formation and incorporation into the full life of the Christian community.”

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