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 Our Lady of Hope and Saint Paul's, we welcome you!
For more information contact: JoAnne Kelleher, President at jkellehercwc@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.