(1) I'm a catechumen eagerly seeking baptism, but my parents (HIndus, who emigrated from India in the 70s) are strongly opposed.(2) The person wanting to be baptised is called a catechumen and those seeking the other sacraments are called candidates for eucharist and confirmation.(3) The priest made the sign of the Cross on her forehead, saying: u2018You will now receive the sign of your new way of life as a catechumen .u2019(4) More than that of the unprepared participant, is not the longing of the catechumen , when baptized and fed, more fully satisfied and yet more prepared for the long journey of continuing desire that is the Christian life?(5) Unlike the Saint Benedict Center, he is open to the possibility that a catechumen who desires baptism but who dies before being baptized might be saved through what is commonly called u2018baptism of desire.u2019(6) The sermon ended; the catechumens were dismissed, the church-doors closed and barred.(7) 1259 For catechumens who die before their Baptism, their explicit desire to receive it, together with repentance for their sins, and charity, assures them the salvation that they were not able to receive through the sacrament.(8) The group of catechumens was baptized after a few days in prison, and-though it may seem hard to believe-looked forward to their martyrdom.(9) Forty days: time for catechumens to prepare for baptism.(10) Ambrose expected those who wished to be baptized to announce their intention at the beginning of Lent and then to participate in instruction as catechumens throughout the season of Lent.(11) Thousands of animists joined the Church in 2000 and 1000 adult catechumens are scheduled to be received this Easter.(12) In the early Church, catechumens were received at the great vigil of Easter, beginning on Saturday evening where the creed was u2018handed over.u2019(13) In some cases, the leaders themselves were catechumens , that is, people preparing for baptism.(14) The teachers served to initiate the catechumens through different stages, until the hearer was adept enough to be entrusted with the mysteries of the faith.(15) It is guarded thus because the custom is that the people, both faithful and catechumens , come one by one and, bowing down at the table, kiss the sacred wood and pass through.(16) And the reality of original sin and the necessity of baptism is the very first fact catechumens need to encounter.
