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Guide for Celebrating® Christian Initiation with Children
This resource shows both how to celebrate each of the rites within the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and how to prepare children and their families for full participation in the rites. Sets forth a theological framework for the initiation of children as well as the sound praxes provided in the rite. A table outlines the periods and steps in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, showing what takes place during each period and the rites belonging to the period. The Q&A chapter will answer a variety of questions for coordinators, directors of religious education and priests. A glossary defines the terms relevant to Christian initiation. Resources for future reference.
An Introduction to the RCIA
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.
The Shape of Baptism
After revealing the genesis of the Roman tradition of initiation, Kavanagh moves on to the tensions between traditional practice and the need for change. He stresses the Church's ongoing need to focus its efforts on its main concern - the initiation of new members.
Common Worship: Christian Initiation
The Common Worship liturgy for Christian Initiation, covering the rites of Baptism, Confirmation and Penitence.
On Becoming a Catholic: The Challenge of Christian Initiation
This handbook to the "Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults" (RCIA), written by a renowned religious educator and theologian, invites converts, the clergy, and all those engaged in the catechumenal process to appreciate anew the richness of the Catholic faith. Regis Duffy articulates the requirements for becoming and remaining a full Christian committed to gospel values on every level of life to the building of the Kingdom of God. On Becoming a Catholic is a complete introduction to the essentials of the catechumenal process and clearly relates what the church teaches to its members. Duffy's exposition stresses: - The theology of the Cross as the root of all Christian conversion and formati...
Christian Initiation and Baptism in the Holy Spirit
Up to now the teaching on the Baptism in the Holy Spirit has been based on a few scriptural texts whose interpretation was disputed. Now new evidence found in the post-Biblical authors demonstrates that what is called Baptism in the Holy Spirit was integral to Christian initiation. This means that Baptism in the Spirit does not belong to private piety but to public official liturgy and is normative.
The Christian Sacraments of Initiation
A contemporary theology of these three sacraments, surveying their historical development, their theology today, and liturgical and pastoral implications.
Common Worship Christian Initiation: Additional Baptism Texts in Accessible Language
These alternative baptism texts are written in response to clergy demand. Without compromising the theology of baptism, they offer a form of service in simplified language for the baptism of adults and children. This booklet contains the alternative texts in full, plus a service outline using them and helpful guidance on using the new material.
On the Way
This report studies the catechumenate as an approach to Christian initiation and sees in it an encouraging framework on which a way forward could be based. Issues relating to children are considered including parental faith, infant baptism and the difficulties with children receiving communion.
