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Jesus calls us each by our own name. He knows us and desires that we come into a deeper relationship with him. If you feel Jesus calling you to come to know him and his Church, we would love to accompany you! During this time of your faith journey, we invite you to begin attending our sessions for Christian Initiation.
Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the United States. Parishes accompany, prepare, and welcome these new Catholics through the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. This Initiation process includes various liturgical rites which culminate in the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Communion at the Easter Vigil.
The process of Christian Initiation begins with a time for inquiry. The first threshold is a decision to move from inquiry to the Order of Catechumens. Catechumens spend time in further discernment, growing in their relationship with Christ and his Church. The second threshold is the Rite of Election, wherein the bishop chooses the Catechumens for Easter Sacraments. Those baptized in another Christian tradition are known as candidates and follow a similar path, always respectful of the candidate's baptism and spiritual journey.
Here at Holy Trinity, we offer three different series to prepare catechumens and candidates to enter the Church.
The various age groups work together so that those participating attend the same rites and enter the Church together as a group at the Easter Vigil. Candidates (those baptized in another Christian tradition) may declare a profession of faith and receive Eucharist and Confirmation at other times of the year.
Catechumens receive the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist during the Easter Vigil.
Check out some of the free resources below to get you started on this exciting new journey of faith.