Christian Initiation

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Books

These books are available from the following publishers:

LITURGY TRAINING PUBLICATIONS (Chicago, IL)
https://www.ltp.org/#:~:text=Steeped%20in%20the%20spirit%20of%20liturgical%20renewal%20and%20founded%20upon  LITURGICAL PRESS (Collegeville, MN) https://litpress.org/
CATHOLIC BOOK (Totowa, NJ) • https://catholicbookpublishing.com/collections/liturgical-editions
MAGNIFICAT (Yonkers, NY) https://bookstore.magnificat.net/«
MIDWEST THEOLOGICAL FORUM (Downers Grove, IL) https://www.theologicalforum.org/

  • Catechism of the Catholic Church (Second Edition/Hardback)
  • Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
  • Study Guide for the U.S. Adult Catholic Catechism, by Jem Sullivan, PhD.
  • General Directory for Catechesis
  • National Directory for Catechesis
  • Register of Catechumens and Register of Reception into Full Communion
  • The Catechumenate Answer Book, by Paul Turner
  • Hallelujah Highway: A History of the Catechumenate, by Paul Turner
  • Saying Amen: A Mystagogy of Sacrament, by Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ
  • Year-Round Catechumenate, by Mary Birmingham
  • Celebrating the Rites of Adult Initiation: Pastoral Reflections, edited by Victoria Tufano
  • Preparing the Rites of Initiation, by Bill Corcoran
  • The Catechumenate and the Law: A Pastoral and Canonical Commentary for the Church in the US, by John M. Huels
  • Come and See: A Lectionary-Based Christian Initiation Resource Using Catholic Updates (4th ed.), compiled and introduced by Karen Albertus, Leader Edition
  • Come and See: A Lectionary-Based Christian Initiation Resource Using Catholic Updates (4th ed.), compiled and introduced by Karen Albertus, Participant Edition
  • Come Follow Me: Resources for the Period of Inquiry in the RCIA, ed. Joseph Sinwell
  • Discerning Disciples: Listening for God’s Voice in Christian Initiation, by Donna Steffen
  • Lights, Camera…Faith!: A Movie Lover’s Guide to Scripture, by Malone and Pacatte
  • One at the Table: The Reception of Baptized Christians, by Ron Oakham et al
  • The RCIA Journey: A Resource for the Catechumenate, by Deborah M. Jones
  • When You Are an RCIA Sponsor, by Rita Burns Senseman
  • Breaking Open the Word of God: Resources for Using the Lectionary for Catechesis in the RCIA, ed. Karen Hinman Powell and Joseph P. Sinwell
  • Echoing God’s Word, by James B. Dunning
  • Footprints on the Mountain: Preaching and Teaching the Sunday Readings, by Roland J. Faley
  • Also available on CD-ROM
  • Living the Lectionary, by Geoff Wood (Available for Cycles A, B, and C)
  • How to Form a Catechumenate Team, by Karen Hinman
  • A Child Shall Lead Them: A Guide to Celebrating the Word with Children,by Pottebaum, Freeburg, and Kelleher
  • A Child’s Journey: The Christian Initiation of Children, by Rita Burns Senseman
  • Children and Christian Initiation: A Practical Guide, by Kathy Coffey
  • The Christian Initiation of Children: Hope for the Future,by Maureen Kelly and Robert D. Duggan
  • Lectionary-Based Catechesis for Children: A Catechist’s Guide, by Sylvia DeVillers
  • To Walk with a Child: Homiletics for Children, A Guide, by Gerard A. Pottebaum
  • SPIRIT: A Lectionary-Based Program for Teens, by Joan L. Mitchell
  • A Well-Built Faith, Joe Paprocki, Loyola Press
  • The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, J. Michael McMahon,Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
  • Sunday Dismissals for the RCIA, Mary K. Milne, Liturgical Press
  • Jesus: A Historical Portrait
  • The RCIA: Transforming the Church by Thomas H. Morris, Paulist Press (revised and updated edition)
  • The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: A Pastoral Liturgical Commentary (revised and updated edition)
  • Invitation: The Search for God, Self and Church by Rev. Alfred McBride, O.Praem,
    Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association
  • Foundations in Faith Resources for Christian Living (text book series)
  • The Liturgy Documents Vols. 1 & 2
  • Journey to the Fullness of Life: A Report on the Implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults in the United States
  • Apprenticed to Christ: Activities for Practicing the Catholic Way of Life, by Jerry Galipeau
  • The Way of Faith: A Field Guide for the RCIA Process, by Nick Wagner
  • Christian Initiation of Older Children, by Sandra Figgess, RSCJ
  • Journey of Faith for Children Catechumenate, by Francine OConnor
  • Deepening the Mystery: A Guided Journal through Mystagogia, by Blessie LaScola
  • Guide for Sponsors, 4th edition, by Ron Lewinski
  • When You Are an RCIA Sponsor, by Rita Burns Senseman
  • One at the Table: The Reception of Baptized Christians, by Ronal Oakham et al.
  • When Other Christians Become Catholics, by Paul Turner
  • Catholic Faith, Life and Creed, by Mary Birmingham

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Resources in Spanish