Download or read book Year round Catechumenate written by Mary Birmingham and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2002 with total page 172 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Christian initiation is a gradual process "suited to the spiritual journey of adults that varies according to the many forms of God's grace, the free cooperation of the individuals, the action of the Church and the circumstances of time and place". How does that fit into a program modeled after the school year? It doesn't, argues Mary Birmingham. The Rite of Christian initiation of adults describes an initiation process that exists at the heart of the church's life and on the same schedule as the church: every day, all year long. This book will help you imagine, envision, understand and implement a year-round catechumenate in your parish. --Book cover

Download or read book Your Roadmap to a Conversion Centered Catechumenate written by John McGlynn and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2022-05-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Change can be hard. As human beings we are, by nature, resistant to change, especially when we think what we have right now is just fine as it is. But God is not static. Our relationship with God is dynamic, living, breathing, and constantly evolving. How do you bring that dynamism to your initiation process? How do you transform your current catechumenate from a one-size-fits-all program to an apprenticeship process customized for each seeker? John McGlynn is here to tell you that it’s not as hard as you might think. In this “report from the trenches” the author shows how his parish team was able to transform their process from a traditional academic model to true training in Christian life, focused on the goals of the individual seeker. Through the author’s real-world experience readers will discover how to develop their own roadmap to transform and renew their parish initiation processes.

Download or read book Guide for Training Initiation Ministers written by Michael Ruzicki and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2017-07-07 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource provides RCIA coordinators with the tools needed to train everyone involved in the formation of new adult Christians.

Download or read book Children and Youth in the Catechumenate written by Anne Koester and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2021-09-15 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What does conversion look like for children and youth? How do we teach them that conversion is a way of life that requires daily commitment? These questions are even more pressing today than they were in 1988 when the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (with adaptations for children) was issued. In Children and Youth in the Catechumenate, Anne Koester shows catechumenate ministers how to immerse young seekers into an apprenticeship in Christian life. By using the liturgy of the church and the liturgy of life, she demonstrates the four integral dimensions of Christian discipleship that form young believers for mission.

Download or read book Catechetical Sessions for the Catechumenate written by Jessica Cole and published by LTP. This book was released on 2024-07-29 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The period of the catechumenate is focused on helping new disciples understand the doctrines and precepts of the Church in a way that flows from the liturgy. This period imbues catechumens with a spirit of prayer and service as catechists guide them to a deeper relationship with Christ. Catechetical Sessions for the Catechumenate provides models and suggestions for leading catechumens through the many aspects of the Catholic faith, including fifty prayerful and theologically sound sessions to use when catechizing the unbaptized and the uncatechized. The sessions are organized in five categories: Beliefs, Catholic Living, Holy People, Prayer and Liturgy, and Sacraments, allowing the catechist to integrate doctrinal teachings into sessions in a prayerful and formative way that reflects the vision of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. This material can also be adapted to your parish’s unique needs, including to a year-round catechumenate model. The sessions include: Theological backgrounds for each session topic Engaging and interactive catechetical scripts Liturgical recommendations for the Celebrations of the Word Opportunities for catechumens to live their faith Summary statements for wrapping up each session Organizational chart for scheduling the sessions according to the liturgical year Also included in this book is an organizational chart for scheduling the sessions according to the liturgical year. With a helpful overview of the period of the catechumenate, and guidance for forming catechumens, this resource will help catechists and initiation team members share their faith, teach Catholic beliefs, and help catechumens live their developing faith as disciples of Christ.

Download or read book Role of the Priest in Christian Initiation written by Stephen S. Wilbricht, CSC and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2017-04-03 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource guides priests through the periods and steps of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, pointing out their role as a shepherd to the community. A table provides an easy reference to the steps and periods of the process.

Download or read book Your Roadmap to a Conversion Centered Catechumenate written by John McGlynn and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2022-08-22 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2023 Catholic Media Association First Place Award, Ministry – Catechetical Change can be hard. As human beings we are, by nature, resistant to change, especially when we think what we have right now is just fine as it is. But God is not static. Our relationship with God is dynamic, living, breathing, and constantly evolving. How do you bring that dynamism to your initiation process? How do you transform your current catechumenate from a one-size-fits-all program to an apprenticeship process customized for each seeker? John McGlynn is here to tell you that it’s not as hard as you might think. In this “report from the trenches” the author shows how his parish team was able to transform their process from a traditional academic model to true training in Christian life, focused on the goals of the individual seeker. Through the author’s real-world experience readers will discover how to develop their own roadmap to transform and renew their parish initiation processes.

Download or read book Directory for the Application of Principles and Norms on Ecumenism written by Catholic Church. Pontificium Consilium ad Christianorum Unitatem Fovendam and published by . This book was released on 1993 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Introduction to the RCIA written by Ronald J. Lewinski and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Introduction to the RCIA: The Vision of Christian Initiation serves as a basic primer for those involved with Christian Initiation ministry. Written by Fr. Ron Lewinski, this resource provides an overview of the four stages of initiation and their accompanying rituals as well as questions for discussion and reflection.

Download or read book The Role of the Coordinator in Christian Initiation written by Donna M. Eschenauer and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2017-11-27 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This resource forms Christian initiation coordinators in the many aspects of their role. It provides the vision of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, outlines the roles of the coordinator in animating the parish and forming the team, and presents catechesis as framed within liturgical prayer. The Role of the Coordinator in Christian Initiation offers many practical tips to help the process flow smoothly in the parish.

Download or read book Seek the Living God written by Nick Wagner and published by Liturgical Press. This book was released on 2017-12-19 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: We all know that a one-size-fits-all approach to RCIA catechumenate formation doesn’t work. But until now, many of us were stumped trying to find a viable alternative. Seek the Living God: Five RCIA Inquiry Questions for Making Disciples is the answer to your prayers. After just a few meetings with your seekers, you will be able to easily create a customized faith formation plan that is tailored to the unique needs of each person. The best part is that the seekers do most of the work in developing their own plan. Your role shifts from being the Catholic “expert” to being a mentor and coach. Once you understand how the five-question process works, you can easily train others to use it. New team members don’t have to worry about “knowing enough” to be on the team. Start using these questions with your very next RCIA seeker. You will be amazed at the powerful conversion that will happen with your inquirers—and with you.

Download or read book Guide for Celebrating Holy Week and the Triduum written by Corinna Laughlin and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2016-12-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide for Celebrating® Holy Week and the Triduum provides a detailed overview of the rubrics surrounding the various liturgies, rites, and devotions of this time and addresses concerns surrounding multicultural communities, evangelization, and liturgical aesthetics.

Download or read book Sourcebook for Sundays Seasons and Weekdays 2017 The Almanac for Pastoral Liturgy written by Leisa Anslinger and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2016 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Sourcebook for Sundays Seasons and Weekdays written by and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2012 with total page 338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book On Catechesis in Our Time written by Catholic Church. Pope (1978-2005 : John Paul II) and published by USCCB Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 108 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Discernment in Christian Initiation written by Donna Steffen, SC and published by LiturgyTrainingPublications. This book was released on 2019-05-22 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The resource also aids initation ministers as they help catechized and uncatechized baptized Christians seeking to be received into the Church to discern God's movement in their lives. A chapter focused on children provide initiation ministers with an understanding of how to discern the reasons for initiation with the parents and child as well as the needs of the child.

Download or read book The Living Word written by Lesia Anslinger and published by Liturgy Training Publications. This book was released on 2019-08-23 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This easy-to-use resource provides initiation ministers with the pastoral tools needed to lead dismissal sessions with adults preparing for Baptism. Through reflection and discussion, each dismissal session guide helps to develop the catechumen’s relationship with Christ, self, and neighbor by internalizing the Word, concentrating their prayer around the Scriptures, and becoming familiar with the teachings of the Church. The step-by-step format makes leading the dismissal an easy and prayerful experience. The Living Word™: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year A includes: - Guides for dismissal sessions for every Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of Year A - Seasonal overviews, Scripture backgrounds, and preparation materials for catechists - Seasonal dismissal texts for the priest celebrant - Complete reflection texts with discussion sparkers on the readings of the day - Centering ideas and closing prayers - Suggestions for additional catechetical topics that are connected to the readings of the day - An appendix with dismissal guides for the Rite of Acceptance, Rite of Sending, Rite of Election, and the three Scrutinies