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Peter Savva
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• Precatechumenate

• Catechumenate

• Purification and Enlightenment

• Mystagogy and Neophyte

What happens during Purification & Enlightenment?

Period of Purification & Enlightenment

Each period is divided into three aspects:

CATECHETICAL
Catechetical aspect of Purification and Enlightenment

Weekly Teachings
1. Expression and Types of Prayer
2. The Battle of Prayer
3. The Lord's Prayer

LITURGICAL
Liturgical Aspect of the Catechumenate
Presentation of the Creed
Presentation of the Lord's Prayer
Preparation Rites on Holy Saturday

PASTORAL
Pastoral Aspect of the Catechumenate
Themes of Purification and Enlightenment