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The primary way that the Church assists the catechumens (called the elect after the celebration of the Rite of Election on the First Sunday of Lent) in this conversion process during Lent is through the celebration of the rites called Scrutinies.
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www.catholic.org/clife/lent/faq.php
www.catholic.org/clife/lent/faq.php
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Ordo XI spread out the prebaptismal rites to seven occasions during Lent, all of which it called "scrutinies". Seven scrutinies during lent might seem intense, but the number had diminished from the daily exorcisms and instructions of the fourth and fifth centuries.
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www.paulturner.org/scrutinies.htm
www.paulturner.org/scrutinies.htm
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Entering into the Scrutinies at Lent ... Part of those six weeks of intense preparation is the scrutinies, rites solemnly celebrated on the third through fifth Sundays of Lent. In common usage, we know that “to scrutinize” is to examine closely and in detail.
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www.doy.org/viewpast.asp?ID=2452
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Lent, RCIA, conversion, scrutinies, Sisters of the Holy Family, liturgy, St. Joan, wearing white for sacraments and saints touched by slavery are topics explored in this American Catholic Radio program. ... Father Tom Richstatter talks about the rite of scrutinies (Part I).
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www.franciscanradio.org/ACRepisode.asp?EpisodeNum=205
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Rev. P. Del Staigers ... Fifth Sunday in Lent (B) ... Lent gives us the opportunity to examine our own willingness to die to all that stands in the way of our following the Lord completely.
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www.mtsm.org/preaching/h-lent5b.htm
www.mtsm.org/preaching/h-lent5b.htm
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During the season of Lent the Scrutinies are celebrated on the 3rd, 4th and 5th Sundays in preparation for Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil. Many parishes will also receive candidates for Reception into the Church.
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www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/Cycle/LentCP.shtml
www.liturgyoffice.org.uk/Calendar/Cycle/LentCP.shtml
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On the third, fourth and fifth Sundays of Lent, "The Scrutinies" will offer the chance, back here at home, for the candidates to make public their intention to live a Christ-centered life in worship and in truth.
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www.sstandctiverton.org/html/fplent2008_2.html
www.sstandctiverton.org/html/fplent2008_2.html
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of the Cycle A readings during the Scrutinies of Lent. Easter Season. A period of seven weeks beginning with Easter Sunday and ending with the feast ...
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www.archdiocesesantafe.org/Offices/Worship/RCIA/RCIAInf...
www.archdiocesesantafe.org/Offices/Worship/RCIA/RCIAInformation/GlossaryTerms.pdf
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Also, the scrutinies are central to the season of Lent. The scrutinies help the catechumens prepare for baptism, and they help us remember our baptism. The scrutinies are meant to uncover and heal everything that is weak and sinful.
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www.religionteachersjournal.com/ChildCatechumens
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