The Heart of Faith: A Field Guide for Catechumens and CandidatesCatechumens and candidates will quickly learn that Jesus Christ will be their focus throughout their journey through the catechumenate. They will learn what they need to do to become Catholic too, of course, as they discern, pray, worship, break open the Word, and try to live their daily lives as followers of Christ. Nick Wagner guides catechumens and candidates through the entire process of preparing for baptism, the Rite of Election, the Scrutinies, keeping Lent, celebrating the Triduum, baptism (or acceptance) at the Easter Vigil, and life after baptism. This is a warm and wonderful companion for parish catechumens and candidates, one they will value and treasure long after they become Catholics. |
Contents
Evangelization by hanging out The power of prayer Heaven | 4 |
How to read the stories about Jesus Are you on the right path? | 14 |
The ways we see Jesus Symbol How to read the symbols | 23 |
The people thank God Conclusion The people | 29 |
Live a life of worship | 39 |
Common terms and phrases
Aleki Ash Wednesday assembly baptism baptized candidates become Catholic begin believe Bible bless body of Christ catechumens Catholic Church celebrate child choose Christian cross disciples disciplines dismissed Easter Triduum Easter Vigil Eucharist Eucharistic adoration evangelical everything faith fast Friday full communion gather genuflection God's love godparent gospel hear God's word heart Holy cards Holy Saturday Holy Thursday images important initiation Jerusalem Bible kiss lectionary live look marriage means need an annulment non-practicing parish participate Passion Sunday pastor pay attention person posture pray prayer preparation ready Rite of Election ritual role saint Scripture scrutinies share in Communion someone speak Spirit sponsor story of Jesus Sunday liturgy Sunday Mass Sunday of Lent talk teaching tell things tism tradition Triduum unbaptized understand wedding ring worship