Saint Benedict Episcopal Church

Stage One:  Inquiry September 14-October  26

Content: history of St. Benedict Church and the Episcopal Church, reflecting on the three legged stool of Anglicanism: Scripture, Tradition and Reason. We also explore the lived experience of faith. 

Quiet Afternoon Sunday, October 26: 12  Noon to 2:30 p.m.:

Reflecting on our faith walk, we will have some quiet time after our session to reflect on our time together and to discern whether we are called to continue in the  Journey process. 

First Rite: Admission to the Catechumenate Sunday November 2

(Scheduled as needed throughout the year as well) at the 10:30 am Eucharist.This Rite marks the formal beginning of the journey leading to the possibility of Baptism. 

Stage Two: The Catechumenate  November  2 – December 21

Content: the Stories of scripture, prayer, reflection on salvation history, the image of God, reflections on the promises we make at baptism. 

Ash Wednesday, February 25th 5:30-6:45 p.m.:

Quiet Evening: A reflection on the Lenten Journey a simple soup dinner and discussion on Lent.

Second Rite: Enrollment of Candidates for Baptism,  March 1,  at the 10 :30 am Eucharist

First Sunday in Lent. This rite marks the Catechumen’s intention and desire to receive the sacrament of initiation and the request for continued support from God and the faith community. 

Stage Three: Candidacy for Baptism March  1– April 10

Content: reading and reflection on the Gospel, pondering the gifts of the Christian faith and life. Each Sunday in Lent, the Catechumen come forward to receive prayers from the community and during communion portion of the liturgy, they will receive salt as a reminder of their fast and also to represent their thirsting for God in Lent. 

Palm Sunday Quiet Afternoon April 5th, 12 Noon to 3 p.m.:

A time to focus on Holy Week and our own spiritual journey to the cross and Baptism and beyond. 

The Great Vigil of Easter, Saturday  April 11th at  9:00 p.m. Holy Baptism 

Stage Four: Mystagogia Living into the Paschal Mystery  April 19-June 8

Content: a time to reflect on the journey, a time to focus on living out the Christian life through one’s own gifts and ministries to the church and the world. 

Pentecost Sunday, May 31st

Celebration of the Fullness of the Corporate Life and Witness of the Church as we are sent out by the Holy Spirit for Evangelism and service. 

Pentecost Party June 8th Noon—1:30 p.m. 

For more information please contact our Vicar, Martha Liska or the office.