A History Of Liturgical Catechesis Part Ii

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults is based on a long tradition of uniting the church's ministry of teaching (catechesis) with its ministry of worship (liturgy). This tradition has been recovered in the past two centuries in what has come to be called the "liturgical movement. " Pentecost. The second memory is enshrined in the story of the "first imitation" in the early community, the sequel to the Pentecost story. In that story, two questions, two moments, and two thresholds frame the experience of the first converts to the new way. After witnessing the Pentecostal event, they are filled with amazement and even a little cynicism about new wine. Their initial question is one of idle curiosity,"What does this mean?" (Acts 2:12). This question triggers a kerygmatic moment, in which Peter cites prophet and Psalm to cast a different light on what they have experienced. Their question now becomes deeply personal,"What are we to do, brothers?" (2:37). In asking this new question, …