As you embark on your spiritual journey here are some sites and apps that may help you.
COVID-19 Related Resources
Here is the link to the San Jose Diocese Website, Livestream and Recorded Masses
https://www.dsj.org/vlog/live-stream-video-mass-list/
Zoom App (free)
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/zoom-cloud-meetings/id546505307
Santa Clara County COVID-19 Site
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/phd/DiseaseInformation/novel-coronavirus/Pages/home.aspx
CDC Site
Podcasts
The Bible in a Year (Podcast)
https://media.ascensionpress.com/all-bible-in-a-year-episodes/
The Word on Fire (Podcast)
https://www.wordonfireshow.com
Sites
Apps Suggestions
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/imissal-catholic-mass-reading-calendar-lectionary/id307312434?mt=8
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bible-by-olive-tree/id332615624?mt=8
Definitions
Period of Inquiry – This is a time of introduction to the gospel of Jesus Christ and a time of reflection on one’s own life in the light of the values of the reign of God. It is an unstructured time of no fixed duration for questions and an opportunity for the beginnings of Christian Faith to form.
Acceptance into the Catechumens – In this liturgical Rite, those who wish to become catechumens publicly express their desire to follow the way of Jesus. The church accepts their intention and welcomes them into the household of faith as catechumens.
Period of the Catechumenate – Along with the whole community, catechumens celebrate the liturgy of the Word at Mass each Sunday. After the homily, the catechumens and their catechists (teachers) continue to study and ponder the scriptures and the teachings of the church. During this time, catechumens receive anointings, participate in prayers of exorcism and blessing, and take part in the mission of the church to the world. Through prayer, learning and coming to know other Catholic Christians, catechumens discover the love and power of God in their lives and in the church.
Election or Enrollment of Names – At this Liturgical Rite, usually celebrated on the First Sunday of Lent in the Cathedral of the Diocese, the Bishop formally acknowledge the readiness of the catechumens and call them to the Sacraments of Initiation. The catechumens respond by expressing their desire for these Sacraments. From this time, until they are baptized, they are called the elect.
Period of Purification and Enlightenment – this time of intense preparation for initiation usually coincides with Lent. During this period, the elect and the parish community together focus on conversion, scrutinize their lives in light of the gospel and celebrate the presentations of the Creed and Lord’s Prayer.
Sacraments of Initiation – the elect become full members of the Body of Christ, the church, through the celebration of be sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and eucharist, usually at the Easter Vigil. From this time until the end of the period of mystagogy, the are known as neophytes, “new sprouts.”
Period of Mystagogy– during the fifty-day season of Easter, neophytes ponder the experience and meaning of the sacraments and participate with the faithful in the Eucharistic life of the church and its mission for justice and peace. Formation and teaching continue for one year to help the neophytes become incorporated into the full life of the Christian community.
Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph, RCIA 