Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
The Rite of Christian Initiation is designed for adults (and
children of catechetical age) who, after hearing the mystery
of Christ proclaimed, consciously and freely seek the living
God and enter the way of faith and conversion as the Holy
Spirit opens their hearts. By God's help they will be
strengthened spiritually during their preparation and at the
proper time will receive the sacraments fruitfully. (RCIA
Introduction 1)
Future Support from the Offices of Worship/Catholic Education
The Diocesan Liturgical Commission & Christian Formation Commission will collaborate to plan strategic support for parish RCIA processes and team formation, building upon the good work of the RCIA committee.
For liturgical rites and general information about RCIA – see the Office of Worship website or call 804-622-6235. For formation resource information, call Bernadette Harris, 804-622-5157 or bharris@richmonddiocese.org.
For information about the Christian Initiation of Children Who Have Reached Catechetical Age (Part II: Rites for Particular Circumstances in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) contact Christian Formation, 804-622-5111 or cf@richmonddiocese.org.
Resources in support of initiation of children of catechetical age
A Child’s Journey: The Christian Initiation of Children (Rita Burns Senseman) – A practical workbook that outlines the purpose of initiation ministry and provides pointers for implementing a family and parish centered program at your church
Journey of Faith for Teens (Debbie Repp); Journey of Faith for Children (Francine O’Connor) – A leaflet styled program that walks children and youth in age appropriate ways through the theology, practice and traditions of the Catholic Church with separate leaflets available for the different periods of initiation
Also available in Spanish: Camino de fe para jóvenes and Camino de fe para niños
Readings in the Christian Initiation of Children (Victoria M. Tufano, editor) – This volume compiles in one place many of the important articles on the initiation of children that previously have been scattered throughout various periodicals.
Celebrating the Lectionary – A lectionary-based resource for breaking open the Word each Sunday that can be used for Dismissal, Children’s Liturgy, or the beginning of a gathered session; available for various age levels
“Friends on the Way: Children’s RCIA Resource” – A downloadable program to use for dismissals and catechetical sessions with children
Pflaum Gospel Weeklies – A Lectionary/Catechism-based catechetical program that can be used in faith formation and children’s initiation programs for breaking open the Word; available for various age levels, pre-K through 8th grade.
The leader guides are available in Spanish.
**NEW – Do you seek more training or do you desire the opportunity to be reminded of what you learned at FORUM and challenged to apply it in your parish? You can register for a 10 week online Children’s Initiation Training through Team RCIA. Click here to learn more.
For RCIA Teams and Leaders:
A RCIA Commentary For a sample go to: https://secure.fdlc.org/pdf_samples/RCIA%20Commentary--Sample.pdf
If you would like to view other opportunities through the North American Forum, please visit the Forum website for other/future trainings hosted by the FORUM.
Future Support from the Offices of Worship/Catholic Education
The Diocesan Liturgical Commission & Christian Formation Commission will collaborate to plan strategic support for parish RCIA processes and team formation, building upon the good work of the RCIA committee.
For liturgical rites and general information about RCIA – see the Office of Worship website or call 804-622-6235. For formation resource information, call Bernadette Harris, 804-622-5157 or bharris@richmonddiocese.org.
For information about the Christian Initiation of Children Who Have Reached Catechetical Age (Part II: Rites for Particular Circumstances in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) contact Christian Formation, 804-622-5111 or cf@richmonddiocese.org.
Resources in support of initiation of children of catechetical age
A Child’s Journey: The Christian Initiation of Children (Rita Burns Senseman) – A practical workbook that outlines the purpose of initiation ministry and provides pointers for implementing a family and parish centered program at your church
Journey of Faith for Teens (Debbie Repp); Journey of Faith for Children (Francine O’Connor) – A leaflet styled program that walks children and youth in age appropriate ways through the theology, practice and traditions of the Catholic Church with separate leaflets available for the different periods of initiation
Also available in Spanish: Camino de fe para jóvenes and Camino de fe para niños
Readings in the Christian Initiation of Children (Victoria M. Tufano, editor) – This volume compiles in one place many of the important articles on the initiation of children that previously have been scattered throughout various periodicals.
Celebrating the Lectionary – A lectionary-based resource for breaking open the Word each Sunday that can be used for Dismissal, Children’s Liturgy, or the beginning of a gathered session; available for various age levels
“Friends on the Way: Children’s RCIA Resource” – A downloadable program to use for dismissals and catechetical sessions with children
Pflaum Gospel Weeklies – A Lectionary/Catechism-based catechetical program that can be used in faith formation and children’s initiation programs for breaking open the Word; available for various age levels, pre-K through 8th grade.
The leader guides are available in Spanish.
**NEW – Do you seek more training or do you desire the opportunity to be reminded of what you learned at FORUM and challenged to apply it in your parish? You can register for a 10 week online Children’s Initiation Training through Team RCIA. Click here to learn more.
For RCIA Teams and Leaders:
A RCIA Commentary For a sample go to: https://secure.fdlc.org/pdf_samples/RCIA%20Commentary--Sample.pdf
If you would like to view other opportunities through the North American Forum, please visit the Forum website for other/future trainings hosted by the FORUM.