Initiation—Jan. 14
Theological Question
Into what are we initiated, and who does the initiating?
Goal
Students will understand the meaning of and connection between the three sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Eucharist.
Content
Students will learn the structure and stages of the adult initiation process and how that process is normative for all initiation.
Homework (in preparation for Jan. 21)
Read
- Chapter 11 of Rites of Justice by Megan McKenna (provided)
- Year of the Eucharist, Part IV, John Paul II (provided)
- Optional
- Eucharist and Social Justice (provided)
Journal
Megan McKenna says these are the five elements that are needed for liturgy that leads to justice:
- people
- bread and wine
- word
- a collection for the poor
- a priest
Do you agree with her? Why do you think she chose these five? What others might she have chosen?