Christian initiation involves a journey with essential elements: proclaiming the Word, conversion, profession of faith, baptism, receiving the Holy Spirit, and Eucharist admission.
This process can be rapid or slow, but these core steps remain consistent through church history.
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Need for Post-Baptismal Catechumenate
Infant baptism condenses initiation into a single act necessitating post-baptismal instruction.
Post-baptism catechumenate fosters the flowering of baptismal grace and personal spiritual growth.
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We continue our examination of the Sacrament of Baptism, specifically how we celebrate the sacrament and the different elements that must always be present in Baptism. Fr. Mike emphasizes that while infant Baptism has become the “form in which this sacrament is usually celebrated,” post-baptismal formation and instruction is necessary in order for the full flowering of the graces received in the Sacrament of Baptism. Today’s readings are Catechism paragraphs 1229-1233.
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Please note: The Catechism of the Catholic Church contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.
This episode has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism by the Institute on the Catechism, under the Subcommittee on the Catechism, USCCB.
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