Catholic Women's Club
All women of the parish are welcome to join the Catholic Women's Club! Dues are only $20/ year. The group meets Oct, Nov, Dec, March, April, and May with programs that are educational, inspirational, and spiritual, including a fabulous home cooked Harvest Dinner (cost $ (978) 356-3944 and a festive Christmas party complete with a fun yankee swap. Most importantly, this is a great group of ladies that support each other and share joys and challenges in life. If you have friends in a nearby parish, please invite them as our group includes members from the local area not just OLOH. Whether you are new to the parish or have been here for many years, we welcome you!
For more information contact Bonni Berkowitz, President 617-549-2744 berky000@gmail.com
Welcome Catholic Women!
List of Services
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Pre-CatechumenateList Item 1
This is the earliest phase in the process; it is also known as the Period of Inquiry. Catechumens and Candidates acknowledge that Christ is calling them into the Church through the movement of the Holy Spirit. This is a time for seeking and reflection.
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Order of InitiationList Item 2
The first Rite in the OCIA process, the Rite of Initiation accepts new members into the worshipping community.
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CatechumenateList Item 3
The longest part of the process, the Catechumenate is a time of learning and formation in the traditions and doctrine of the Catholic Church. This is a time for sharing stories, reading scripture, and studying the Church customs, traditions and doctrine. Participants also participate in worship services and various Church rituals.
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Mystagogy
This is a time of reflection and celebration after the formal reception into the Catholic Church. Mystagogia means “leading into the mystery” and it is a time to explore the deep mystery of our faith and go forth to help build the reign of God on Earth as new members of the faithful.
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Rite of ElectionList Item 4
Catechumens and Candidates are chosen to be received by the bishop and the community and to receive the Sacraments of Initiation at Easter.