Author Archives: Jerry

About Jerry

Catechumenate ministry is my passion. I have been involved in the catechumenate since 1980 in both the Roman Catholic and Episcopal branches of the Church. I am a "progressive," ecumenical Christian who is realistic enough to know that the Church has never been "One"; is often not "Holy"; strives to be "Catholic" and is "Apostolic" only when members respect the Tradition rather than the latest customs. I have been fortunate to be able to focus on various elements of philosophy, theology and Christian history during my studies. I am able to bring them all to bear in catechumenate ministry.

Jim Schellman & The North American Forum

Posted on September 22, 2011 by Jerry

I had the opportunity to meet today with Jim Schellman, Executive Director of  The North American Forum on the Catechumenate.  I wasn’t sure how the conversation would go.  I was a team member in Forum institutes back in “my other … Continue reading →

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Roman Catholic to Episcopalian: Part of the Journey

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Jerry

I enjoy telling this story, if for no other reason than its irony.  Warning: it is fairly lengthy. Preamble: My critical eye towards the Roman Catholic branch of the church started while in the seminary at Mt. Angel.  We were … Continue reading →

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The Year-Round Catechumenate

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Jerry

I believe that the only way to go with the catechumenate process in a parish is year-round.  This means that you have at least one meeting every week, probably on the same day and at the same time.  This seems … Continue reading →

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Matthew 20: 1-16 Workers in the Vineyard

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Jerry

“It’s not fair! They get the same as we do, but they’ve only been working for an hour and we, for 12!” I suspect this reading may have had an influence on the 4th and 5th Centuries’ practice of becoming … Continue reading →

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Catechisms

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Jerry

The Anglican/Episcopal Church “incubator” is ideal for the birthing of new adult Christians.  What makes it ideal is that the meeting place for Episcopalians is not doctrinal agreement but prayer.  The Book of COMMON Prayer is core.  Is there a … Continue reading →

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Thank you, Ravi!

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Jerry

I met Ravi Verma through Brian Baker, the Dean of Trinity Cathedral.  Ravi is much more into IT than I and agreed to help me set up this blog.  He also helped us do a major upgrade of our network. … Continue reading →

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Stumblings along the way

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jerry

Only my second entry.  I’m new to blogging so it’s taking me a bit to figure this out.  The site looks pretty simple thus far and maybe that’s OK.  I plan to add pictures and references to articles as I … Continue reading →

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Who is Catechumenate Guy?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Jerry

Who is Catechumenate Guy?  A person who was first introduced to the process while studying at the University of Notre Dame in the early ’80’s.  A person who has been blessed to be able to minister at various levels and … Continue reading →

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