34 The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults b) or are pastors of parishes where Confirmation is conferred, or pastors of parishes where those to be confirmed belong, or Priests who had a special part in the catechetical preparation of those to be confirmed.11 15. If there are Deacons, their help should be available. If the Conference of Bishops has decided to establish the permanent diaconate, it should also ensure that their number is sufficient to enable the steps, periods, and exercises of the catechumenate to take place everywhere that pastoral need requires them.12 16. Catechists, whose role is important for the progress of catechumens and the growth of the community, should have an active part in the rites whenever this is possible. When they teach, they should take care that their teaching is imbued with an evangelical spirit, harmonious with the symbols of the liturgy and the course of the year, suitable for catechumens and, insofar as possible, enriched by local tradition. Furthermore, when delegated by the Bishop, they can perform Minor Exorcisms (cf. no. 12) and Blessings,13 for which see the Ritual, nos. 94-97. III Time and Place of Initiation 17. Pastors should normally use the Order of Initiation in such a way that the Sacraments are celebrated during the Easter Vigil and the Election takes place on the First Sunday of Lent. In addition, the other rites should be spaced in accord with the principles set out elsewhere (nos. 6-8, 41-43, 46-47, 75-77, 119-120, 122, 124, 138-141, 147, 185, 206, 209-217, 244-247). However, for very serious pastoral needs, the course of the entire Order may be arranged differently, as will be more fully explained below (nos. 26-30). 11 Cf. ibidem, no. 8. 12 Cf. Second Vatican Council, Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, Lumen gentium, no. 26; Decree on the Missionary Activity of the Church, Ad gentes, no. 16. 13 Cf. Second Vatican Council, Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, no. 79. 47 48 49
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