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Conversion and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
 

“Lead with the beautiful.”  
 
That’s what theologian Robert 

Barron told a roomful of catechists at the Los Angeles Religious Education Conference earlier this year. He insisted that our Catholic tradition is imbued with breathtaking beauty from our art, our music, our devotional practices, our care for the poor, and most of all our love for Jesus Christ who suffered, died, rose again and who opened the gates of heaven to all believers for all eternity.

 

Doctrine and moral teaching will come, but first we must capture hearts!  Capture hearts!  

 

All of us worry about neophytes who don’t return after initiation. Some critics say this is because the RCIA process fails to teach enough doctrine. 

 

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RCIA Secret Sauce

Episode 90: Using storytelling in RCIA catechesis
  • In this episode, Nick and Diana will talk about how catechists are called first of all to be great communicators in the RCIA.
  • In the “Did you know?” segment, you can discover the definition and purpose of catechesis according to the RCIA.
  • And a listener asks how we determine the readiness of those in the process.

Discerning Disciples: Listening for God’s Voice in Christian Initiation
Donna Steffen, SC
 
Why is this book important?
This book integrates the discernment process with the catechumenate process. It will give you the steps for determining if a catechumen is ready for initiation.
 
What is in this book?
Donna Steffen helps us understand how discernment is a regular, ongoing part of Christian life. She also points out that discernment is different than decision making.
 
What’s the big deal?
This book will completely change the way you discern if seekers are ready for initiation.
 
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