Order of Initiation of Children Who Have Reached Catechetical Age 225 Responsorial Psalm Ps 33 (32): 4-5, 12-13, 18-19, 20 and 22 (12b) Blessed the people the Lord has chosen as his heritage. or: (22) May your merciful love be upon us, as we hope in you, O Lord. Verse before the Gospel Jn 1:41, 17b We have found the Messiah: Jesus Christ, through whom came truth and grace. Gospel Jn 1:35-42: Behold, the Lamb of God. We have found the Messiah. or also: Other readings Ez 36:25-28: A new heart and a return to the land given to your fathers. Eph 4:1-6a: The calling to be followed: one faith, one Baptism. Gal 5:13-17, 22-23a, 24-25: One commandment and one Spirit. Mk 12:28c-31: The first commandment. Lk 8:4-9, 11-15: The parable of the sower. Lk 19:1-10: Zacchaeus. Jn 6:44-47: No one can come to me unless the Father draw him. Jn 13:34-35: A new commandment. Jn 15:9-11 or: 12-17: Love one another. Homily 272. The celebrant then gives a brief Homily in explanation of the readings. A period of silence is recommended, in which all the children are invited to pray in their hearts. A suitable chant follows. 326 327
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