Our neophytes (a Greek word meaning “new plant” now it is referred to the newly baptized adults from Easter Vigil) are undergoing the mystagogical stage fo their formation. Mystagogy is an old process in the Catholic tradition dating from the 4th century and it is described as the final stage of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) in the Catholic Church. It begins after the Easter Vigil, when new Catholics called "neophytes" have received the sac- raments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. This period usually lasts throughout the Easter Season until Pentecost. The purpose of mystagogy is to help the newly initiated deepen their understanding of the mysteries of faith and integrate into the Christian community. It involves reflecting on the sacraments, participating in the liturgy, and growing in their relationship with Christ. While mystagogy is formally associated with new Catholics, it is also a lifelong process for all believers, as faith is an ongoing journey.
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