We gather today to witness our inquirers to be called into the catechumenate! We are very proud of them, having responded to God’s calling and have decided to carry on.
The sponsors told the inquirers what was expected of them, and the inquirers answered 2 questions with “Faith” and “Eternal Life”. They were signed by their sponsors on their forehead, eyes, ears, lips, heart, shoulders and feet. The priest then called on the 2 candidates in this journey, Michael and Wei Lin, who wish to be received into the full communion of the Catholic church. Once the rites were done, the catechumens and candidates took their seats in church.
We were dismissed after the Prayers of the Faithful(but for the following weeks they will be dismissed after the homily) and we proceeded to the RCIA room for the next part of the session. Ursula spoke about the part of the mass we will be attending every sunday, and explained a bit on the Gospel, John 20: 19-23, first reading, Acts 2: 1-11, second reading, 1 Cor 12: 3-7, 12-13 and the Psalm, Psalm 103. We were also explained why we had to wear red or orange – today is Pentecost, which marks the birth of the church. In a way, we are celebrating the birth of the church, and it calls for dressing up!
We will see all on wednesday for the next session.
God Bless,
RCIA Holy Family