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Mystagogy

So you have been "Initiated", and you are now called Catholic. What else is left? Actually you have just begun your life-long journey of faith as a Catholic in the Mystical Body of Christ.

To assist the newly initiated, the RCIA process continues in a period called Mystagogy or Post-baptismal Catechesis. The aim is for the newly initiated to more deeply celebrate their new faith, examine the mysteries of the church, and enter into the mission of the Church. The newly initiated deepen their sacramental life with emphasis on the gospel, Eucharist, and mission.

During Mystagogy, the newly initiated Elect are called "Neophytes". The formal period is through the Pascal Time (Easter Sunday through the Pentecost Sunday), however it should be continued monthly until the anniversary of Initiation (Easter Saturday).

The rites celebrated during Mystagogy are Sunday Eucharist with the Assembly, and gathering with the Bishop. We may complete this period as a Neophyte but we will continue our mystagogical journey throughout our life.

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