Required Reading In Module 1, we are providing links to the required reading for you. However, because the material is copyrighted, we are not able to post more than the assignments for Module 1. For Modules 2-9, you will need to have copies of both The Way of Faith and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. If […]

The Sunday liturgy is your most important catechetical source for this crucial period of formation. Learn to to make the most of it. Now that the children have an experience of the sacraments, some say mystagogy is the time to teach the theology of the sacraments. Others say it’s the time to teach the Eucharist

Discover the true meaning of “mystagogy” and what it will require of you and your neophytes. When asked for her initial response to the Easter Vigil, fifteen-year-old Madison said, “When Fr. Mark put his hands on my head, I felt really warm; like my blankie was covering me and I could just lie down and

In this session, we will delve into the intimate connection among the three sacraments of initiation. After all of this emphasis on the spiritual preparation, inevitably these are some of the questions the kids seem to ask: Is the water cold? Will Father really put me under all the way? Should I wear my bathing suit? Can

The period of purification and enlightenment is not a time for teaching. It is a time for retreat. This lesson will take you through the basics. We are reaching the pinnacle of the journey. We are getting close to the mountaintop, so it’s getting intense. The children sense the intensity: the purple, the quiet, the

Here you will learn how to catechize children and their families about the major liturgical signs. Liturgical catechesis Liturgical catechesis enables children to read and understand the liturgical signs along the way. Liturgical catechesis is employed throughout the entire journey of initiation. Here is a brief three step description of the method you can use

This session is an in-depth look at pairing your catechumens with specific types of parish peer companions. Another way to bring together children in RCIA with their baptized Catholic peers is to link children preparing for sacraments. After all, kids in RCIA, confirmation preparation, and Eucharist preparation are all preparing for the celebration of sacraments

Where do you find peer companions for your catechumens? In his session, you’ll explore multiple options. The RCIA tells us that companions are baptized children from the catechetical group (no. 254.1; Canada 244.1). Let’s get more specific and describe who these companion children are. I will highlight four possibilities for companion children and give an

After their parents, children are most influenced by other children. In this session, you will discover how to use that influence to benefit your catechumens. On Thursday morning of the first week of middle school, my youngest daughter came downstairs proudly adorned in a new back-to-school outfit. However, her beautiful blue eyes were completely ringed

The “paschal mystery” is at the heart of the initiation process. But sometimes the full meaning of the paschal mystery can be difficult to explain. In this session, you will learn how to make the theology of the paschal mystery meaningful to children. As we begin the journey with children in the RCIA, let’s be