St. Joseph Parish
Springfield, IL
What happens on Sunday
Tuesday, January 31, 2006
Each Sunday, the Candidates and Catechumens come to
Mass and celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with the
parish community. At the conclusion of this part of
the Mass, they are then dismissed with a blessing
to go and further reflect together on the meaning
the Word of God has for their lives.
A member of the parish who volunteered for this ministry serves as a Catechist, or instructor. Other members serve as Sponsors for the Candidates and Catechumens. These sponsors journey with them as they travel toward becoming Catholic.
Following this reflection on the Word, the Candidates, the Catechumens, their sponsors, and their Catechist adjourn for some refreshments. Following this, they begin a presentation and discussion regarding some aspect of the Catholic faith.
A member of the parish who volunteered for this ministry serves as a Catechist, or instructor. Other members serve as Sponsors for the Candidates and Catechumens. These sponsors journey with them as they travel toward becoming Catholic.
Following this reflection on the Word, the Candidates, the Catechumens, their sponsors, and their Catechist adjourn for some refreshments. Following this, they begin a presentation and discussion regarding some aspect of the Catholic faith.