The following are references on the RCIA
process. Most can be purchased or ordered at your local Christian
bookstore. Additionally, the items listed can be ordered from
The North American Forum on the Catechumenate:
Forum Book Service, 3033 Fourth Street,
N.E., Washington, D.C. 20017-1102.
You may also phone in your order with credit
card information: (202) 529-9493 ext. 27
You may also fax in your order with credit
card information: (202) 529-9497.
Books
A CHILD'S JOURNEY: THE CHRISTIAN
INITIATION OF CHILDREN -
by Rita Burns Senseman,
St. Anthony Messenger Press, Cincinnati, Ohio, $11.95.
A clear vision of Children's Initiation.
CELEBRATING THE RITES OF ADULT INITIATION
- edited by Victoria M. Tufano.
These essays look at scrutinies, rite of acceptance, presentations
and other rites during initiation.
ECHOING GOD'S WORD - by James B. Dunning. Explores the formation
of catechists and homilists in a Catechumenal Church, presenting
a model for conversing with scriptures for catechesis and preaching.
EUCHARIST AS SACRAMENT OF INITIATION
- by Nathan Mitchell. Presents a
fresh and challenging understanding of Eucharist within the context
of the initiation sacraments.
FINDING AND FORMING SPONSORS AND
GODPARENTS - edited by
James A. Wilde. Packed with a lot of information and practical
answers for the pastoral staff, catechumenate team and sponsor
coordinator on the formation of sponsors.
FOUNDATIONS IN FAITH SERIES
- Published by Resources for Christian
Living (RCL) authored by presenters from the North American Forum
- Catechist Manuals for all three cycles, Manuals for each Period:
Pre-Catechumenate, Catechumenate, Purification and Enlightenment,
and Mystagogy. Handbooks for Priests, Coordinators, Sponsors,
Inquirers and Neophytes. Excellent current resource books for
the RCIA process.
GUIDE FOR SPONSORS, 3rd edition -
by Ron Lewinski. The sponsor's role in initiation is explained
HOLY WEEK IN THE PARISH
- by Don Neumann. Offers ritual,
historical and pastoral reflections on the individual days with
concrete suggestions.
HOW TO FORM A CATECHUMENATE TEAM
- by Karen Hinman. Practical steps
for selecting, forming and maintaining a team.
HOW TO TEACH THE LECTIONARY
- by Philip McBrien. Employs a conversation
model for effectively developing a lectionary-based catechesis.
HOW TO TEACH THE LECTIONARY - LEADER'S
GUIDE - by Philip McBrien. Provides background and resources
for leaders preparing catechists for lectionary-based catechesis.
ML ANSWERS THE 101 MOST ASKED QUESTIONS:
THE CATECHUMENATE ANSWERS BOOK
- by Paul Turner.
Resource Publications, Inc. San Jose, California, (408)286-8505,
$18.95. Good, quick reference book. Answers most
practical Catechumenate questions. User friendly.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS
- Study Edition. Paperback edition
of the rites to prepare and plan the liturgies of initiation.
THE CULTURAL WORLD OF JESUS - Sunday by Sunday - by John J. Pilch,
published by The Liturgical Press. Excellent lectionary
based cultural background for each Sunday gospel (3 cycles).
THE CHURCH SPEAKS OUT ABOUT SACRAMENTS
- by Mark Searle. Collection of
a wide variety of liturgical and catechetical documents, with
introductions to each unit.
THE ROLE OF THE ASSEMBLY IN INITIATION
- by Catherine Vincie. Addresses
the role of the assembly in the entire initiation process.
THE THREE DAYS - by Gabe Huck. Discusses the principal liturgies
of the Triduum.
THE RCIA: TRANSFORMING THE CHURCH
- by Thomas H. Morris. Most up-to-date
resource available that offers general guidelines and practical
directions on implementing the initiation process.
WALKING TOGETHER IN FAITH: A WORKBOOK
FOR SPONSORS - by Thomas
H. Morris. Outlines the sponsor's role and responsibility in
initiation, offering basic skills.
WELCOMING THE NEW CATHOLIC, 3rd edition - by Ron Lewinski. Serves as an introduction to
the initiation process, responding tot he most commonly asked
questions.
Music
WHO CALLS YOU BY NAME
- Music book and audio tape vol.1,
by David Haas. Music book and cassette tapes of music for use
throughout initiation process. Original pieces with performance
notes.
WHO CALLS YOU BY NAME - Music book
and audio tape vol.2, by David Haas. Second collection of music
books and cassette tapes of music for use throughout initiation
process. With performance notes.
Videos
THE CATECHUMENATE: WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES
PARISHES FACE? - by Richard Fragomeni. (VHS) Deals with
the practical issues parishes face in implementing the initiation
process.
AN INVITATION TO NEW LIFE
- by Thomas H. Morris. (VHS) Explains
in lay terms the initiation process as an introduction for inquirers.
Can also be used with sponsors and to explain the process for
parishioners.
THIS IS THE NIGHT - Taped at St.Pius V Parish in Pasadena,
Texas. (VHS) This video follows the elect and candidates from
the celebration of the Scrutinies through their baptism and reception
at the Easter Vigil to Easter Sunday morning.
R.C.I.A.
Related Links
The North American Forum on the Catechumenate
Children's Catechumenate Process - This page contains tips and resources for brand
new as well as experienced Children's Catechumenate coordinators.
RCIA Overview - This
site presents an extensive general overview of the Catechumenate
process.
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