Do you feel called to a closer relationship with Jesus Christ? 

Adults and post-Confirmation Youth are welcome!

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Welcome to the Neocatechumenal Way

Blessed Sacrament Parish, Vancouver

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“Make them sit down in groups of about fifty each.” Luke 9:14. ​​​In Luke 9:10-17, Jesus withdraws privately with his disciples. Yet, the crowds discover where He is and follow Him. As evening comes, the disciples want to send the people away, but Jesus says no. Instead, Jesus makes them sit in small groups feeds them.

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Being fed by Jesus in small groups is the dynamic of the Neocatechumenal way.

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On a regular basis, in our parish, we invite everyone, parishioners and non-parishioners alike, to attend a catecheses, which are sessions or talks which give an opportunity to reflect on our lives and discover what it is to be fed by Jesus. Attendees are invited to form small groups who will receive nourishment from the Lord through listening to the Word of God, live together the sacraments of the Church and, God willing, slowly gain greater communion and love for one another by the gift of the Holy Spirit.

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At the end of the two months of catechesis, we celebrate a solemn liturgy of the Word presided, if possible, by the Archbishop, head of Christian initiation in the Diocese. This liturgy is followed by a retreat from Friday evening to Sunday evening. At the end of this retreat, those who are interested can continue to receive nourishment and faith formation from the Lord together through the following ongoing meetings:

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1. A liturgy of the word one evening in the middle of the week (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday).

2. The celebration of the Eucharist at 7:30pm on Saturday evening.

3. Once a month, a Sunday retreat, where the liturgy of the Lauds, celebrated in the morning, is followed by a time where everyone can freely share their experience and the action of God in their life.​

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According to our experience, those who participate grow in intimacy with the Lord, live a deep reconciliation with their history and can receive from the Holy Spirit the gift of love for the neighbour, just as Jesus loved us. Family life: this dynamic is also a tremendous help to families for the transmission of faith to their children. Open to post-Confirmation youth, the NeoCatechumenal Way supports ongoing involvement and connection for youth within the Church.

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As those of us who have received freely, we are very happy give freely, so there is no cost associated with attending the catechesis. Whether people stay until the end or not, we are grateful for each moment shared and place everything in God’s time!

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Sincerely in Christ, 
Father Gilbert and the catechists (Jessica and Vincent Tourvieille, parishioners)

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT 
Parish Office or

Vincent and Jessica Tourvieille