The spiral-bound Catechist's Manual is designed to be a practical help to the catechist by offering a structured way of preparing for and presenting the catechetical portion of an RCIA session. Together with the companion Participant's Book, this manual enables catechists to prepare thoroughly for each session by presenting the faith both systematically and organically. It contains doctrinal lesson plans, with full Scripture and Catechism references and provides definitions of key terms. It also makes suggestions for hymns, prayers, and questions to use at meetings.

This Leader's Manual is designed to provide a comprehensive aide for RCIA leaders in the work of implementing the full liturgical, catechetical, and pastoral aspects of the RCIA process. This book contains instructions about: facilitating an evangelizing and welcoming mentality in the parish, how to train all members of a team, how to recruit and train sponsors, how to discern the signs and stages of conversion, handling annulments and issues of baptismal validity, and other important issues. Practical appendices contain useful forms, sample letters, and sample retreat formats, and much more. All of which is copyable and printable, CD is also enclosed. The book also contains the entire set of handouts used in ACM's seminars.

This inexpensive and succinct booklet provides a straightforward and practical aide to those serving as sponsors or godparents in the Christian Initiation processes in their parish. It is pragmatic, spiritual, down-to-earth, and easy to read. It enables parish RCIA leaders to provide a high-quality means of effectively communicating the Church's intentions for this crucial ministry of companionship and conversion in the catechumenate.

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Click to open the Catechetical Review website. An international quarterly catechetical journal for directors of Religious Education, catechetical leaders, religious educators, youth ministers, RCIA coordinators and anyone involved in faith formation.

Click to purchase from Franciscan University Bookstore. The full, complete exposition of Catholic doctrine, this second edition of the international bestseller has been significantly expanded, enhancing both its content and usability. Revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope St. John Paul II.