Catechumene - One who is not baptized and is preparing for full initiation at the Easter Vigil by receiving the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. Neophyte - One who is initiated at the Easter Vigil. The term comes from the Greek word meaning new plant, as in a new sprout on a limb or branch. Gather first for the 10 o'clock Mass and then head over to the school. Meet in the O'Toole Room - the very first room when you enter the school through the door nearest the church.
Sitters are available if requested.
The church itself is handicap assessable - there is one step up into the O'Toole Room. All three years incorporate John. This is the official collection of rites of the Roman Catholic Church for initiation of adults, children of catechetical age and the reception of baptized candidates. Precatechumenate - The first period of the order of Christian Initiation of Adults which is the initial introduction of an Inquirer into Catholic tradition. It is also the period of evangelization on the part of the Church.