I love this 1st Advent....the first day of a new Liturgical (or church) calendar and begins a four week period of preparation for the nativity of Jesus Christ at Christmas..... its a preparation for the coming of the Christ , the Light of the World, that drives away the evils of life, sin, poverty, disease and wars....a summary of life now ....
It is also the time for the Rite of acceptance into the Order of Cathecumens.... who seek entrance into this faith community .....
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| the catecumens at the Rites ......Minor Exorcism |
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| ..renunciation of faslse worship ... |
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| ...Celebrant signs the inquirers forehead with the sign of Christ's cross and anoints them with the Oil of Catechumens |
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| ..the sponsors traces the cross over the inquirers ears, eyes, shoulders and hands as the Celebrant prays and signs them with the sign of Christ's cross. Intersting rites ..these catecumens will receive their baptism during Easter. KC |
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