ST. MONICA PARISH

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• PERIOD OF PURIFICATION & ENLIGHTENMENT

   

  This is a period of more intense spiritual preparation and takes place during the six weeks of Lent.
  It is a time characterized more by prayerful reflection rather than formal instruction, although some instruction still takes place. This period is intended to enlighten the minds and hearts of the elect with a deeper knowledge of Christ.
  Rites belonging to this period include the scrutinies, the presentations of the Creed and Lord's Prayer, and the preparation rites on Holy Saturday.

  
  Third Step: The Sacraments of Initiation

  The moment we've all been waiting for!  Initiation takes place at the Easter Vigil on Saturday night before Easter Sunday.
  
  Now fully intiated into the Church, the elect are called "neophytes" (meaning "new plant" or "sprout").