I officially became a Catechumen!

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Glory to God! So happy for you!

Are there already plans in place for a priest to come? (Forgive me please if you've already posted about this - I've been missing a lot lately!)

Prayers for you and your parish and priest-to-be!
 
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Glory to God! So happy for you!

Are there already plans in place for a priest to come? (Forgive me please if you've already posted about this - I've been missing a lot lately!)

Prayers for you and your parish and priest-to-be!
I think we are getting a new one by May but we are having temporary priests coming every week.
 
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It was in the last day our priest remained with us before moving away. So please pray for me and for my parish while we wait for a new priest to come.

Congrats, how cool !
As a former cathecumen myself I wish you the very best :)
 
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OP: Now on week 3 of your catechumenate, you will learn our secret handshake. Week 6 you learn the secret passwords. Week 7 you get hazed or thrown in a dumpster. Week 10 we force you to eat a whole jar of Vegemite. If you can endure the Feats of Strength and Airing of Grievances, you're IN!
 
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OP: Now on week 3 of your catechumenate, you will learn our secret handshake. Week 6 you learn the secret passwords. Week 7 you get hazed or thrown in a dumpster. Week 10 we force you to eat a whole jar of Vegemite. If you can endure the Feats of Strength and Airing of Grievances, you're IN!
Just like when I was rushing a frat.
 
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It was in the last day our priest remained with us before moving away. So please pray for me and for my parish while we wait for a new priest to come.

David, what does this mean? I wanted to congratulate you but I don't know what I'm celebrating. :)
 
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It was in the last day our priest remained with us before moving away. So please pray for me and for my parish while we wait for a new priest to come.


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JEALOUS I AM!!!!!
 
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David, what does this mean? I wanted to congratulate you but I don't know what I'm celebrating. :)
A catechumen is defined as “one receiving instruction in the basic doctrines of Christianity before admission to communicant membership in the Church.”
So I will be learning and growing on the faith before joining the Orthodox Church.
 
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A catechumen is defined as “one receiving instruction in the basic doctrines of Christianity before admission to communicant membership in the Church.”
So I will be learning and growing on the faith before joining the Orthodox Church.

That's wonderful! Congratulations. How long does the process take?
 
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I will need to talk to my priest about it, it is different according to how your faith is.

You've demonstrated a zeal for the Lord thus far. It is my hope the process enriches your walk with Him. Good luck. :)
 
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That's wonderful! Congratulations. How long does the process take?

that depends on the person and what that person needs. I have known some as short as a few weeks to as long as a number of years. generally, like 99 times out of 100, it's about a year-ish. mine was about 9 months.
 
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that depends on the person and what that person needs. I have known some as short as a few weeks to as long as a number of years. generally, like 99 times out of 100, it's about a year-ish. mine was about 9 months.

Thank you for your insight. I'm not conversant in your teachings but I've enjoyed what I've read thus far. There is an element of peace in this area that I appreciate.
 
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Thank you for your insight. I'm not conversant in your teachings but I've enjoyed what I've read thus far. There is an element of peace in this area that I appreciate.

thank God!
 
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