Yesterday, I attended an extraordinary service where my RCIA
students received their sacraments. This
year was quite a challenging one- I was only able to help at the beginning of
formation because my new job was so demanding.
Even, with only a couple months invested in the formation of this year’s
sacrament graduating class- I still have such a deep love for the program. Yesterday, as I arranged the newly initiated
Catholics for a class photo- they were like, “I thought I recognized you.” To which
I responded, “I wouldn’t have missed your special day for the world.”
Our team leader did- like always such an impressive
job! I mean to inspire and keep a group
going during quarantine was a huge struggle and she did it. I remember her sending us a message on Easter
Vigil and how much all of us lamented not being able to celebrate one of our
favorite nights of the year. While this
year’s celebration took place within a daily Eucharistic celebration and though
the students, godparents and families had to be outside in the hot sun separated
by six feet – while wearing uncomfortable facemasks they joy of the new
Catholics was equally shinning. The
service though simple was beautiful and I am sure equally memorable to all
those present.
In terms of spiritual motivation- it’s moments like this
that inspire me to continue serving. After
the budget cuts at my school, I was given the 8AM-4PM shift so I think that I
will hopefully be able to serve next year as an RCIA catechist. I have noticed that involvement in faith is
crucial and these past few months unable to do so (first because of my job and
then due to quarantine) have been a challenging time. Yesterday, though my attendance was simply one
of moral support (I didn’t have any duties) I realized how much I miss my team
and my ministry. So, am looking forward to this new RCIA year!
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