catechumens

is a term referring to individuals seeking baptismFrom a Greek word meaning “to immerse;” and is an initiatory ritual washing whereby one becomes a member of the Christian community. It involves v... more in the ancient church who first engaged in a long period of instruction in preparation for their baptismFrom a Greek word meaning “to immerse;” and is an initiatory ritual washing whereby one becomes a member of the Christian community. It involves v... more, which usually occurred only twice a year at Easteris the most sacred holiday of the Christian calendar and celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. There was a serious dispute between the western and eas... more and on the Day of PentecostAfter the crucifixion of Christ, when the Apostles and Christ’s followers were gathered in Jerusalem celebrating the Jewish Feast of Weeks, the Holy... more. By the 4th Century the Churcha term translated from the Greek word “Ecclesia” which means an assembly called together and is sometime translated as a congregation. A church is... more officially recognized these individuals as semi-members of the Christian community. Many persons delayed baptismFrom a Greek word meaning “to immerse;” and is an initiatory ritual washing whereby one becomes a member of the Christian community. It involves v... more for years while they stayed in this quasi-membership status.