Guide for Celebrating® Christian Initiation with Children
Guide for Celebrating® Christian Initiation with Children

Author: Rita Burns Senseman

Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1618332023

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This resource shows both how to celebrate each of the rites within the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and how to prepare children and their families for full participation in the rites. Sets forth a theological framework for the initiation of children as well as the sound praxes provided in the rite. A table outlines the periods and steps in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, showing what takes place during each period and the rites belonging to the period. The Q&A chapter will answer a variety of questions for coordinators, directors of religious education and priests. A glossary defines the terms relevant to Christian initiation. Resources for future reference.

The Role of the Coordinator in Christian Initiation
The Role of the Coordinator in Christian Initiation

Author: Donna M. Eschenauer

Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications

Published: 2017-11-21

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 1618332384

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This resource helps Christian initiation coordinators understand the vision of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and how to implement the process in the parish. The author leads readers through the text of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, contextualizing each section. She outlines the roles of the coordinator in animating the parish and forming the team, and presents catechesis as framed within liturgical prayer. The Role of the Coordinator in Christian Initiation offers many practical tips to help the process flow smoothly in the parish.

Guide for Celebrating® Christian Initiation with Adults
Guide for Celebrating® Christian Initiation with Adults

Author: Victoria M. Tufano

Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications

Published: 2017-07-06

Total Pages: 273

ISBN-13: 161833204X

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This invaluable guide for preparing the liturgies for the rites of Christian initiation will assist priests, liturgists, liturgy commissions, and coordinators of Christian initiation. The book focuses primarily on the rites for unbaptized adults but also considers the rites for uncatechized adults, the reception of baptized Christians into full communion, and the reception of Orthodox Christians. A Q & A chapter answers a range of questions for those who coordinate the process and parish pastors. A table outlines each period and step of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, indicating the rites that occur during each period and the length of each period. A glossary defines terms relevant to the Christian initiation process. The section on resources provides a library of initiation materials.

Celebrating the Rites of Initiation
Celebrating the Rites of Initiation

Author: James F. Turrell

Publisher: Church Publishing, Inc.

Published: 2013-04

Total Pages: 159

ISBN-13: 0898698758

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Celebrating the Rites of Initiation continues the standard of scholarship set by Patrick Malloy’s Celebrating the Eucharist, and offers similar aids around issues of baptism and confirmation. It is an ideal book for students and practicing clergy who seek to strengthen their knowledge—and parochial practice—of baptismal theology.

Guide for Celebrating® Holy Week and the Triduum
Guide for Celebrating® Holy Week and the Triduum

Author: Corinna Laughlin

Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications

Published: 2016-12-01

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1616712929

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Guide for Celebrating® Holy Week and the Triduum provides a detailed overview of the rubrics surrounding the various liturgies, rites, and devotions of this time and addresses concerns surrounding multicultural communities, evangelization, and liturgical aesthetics.

Field Hospital Catechesis
Field Hospital Catechesis

Author: Nick Wagner

Publisher: Liturgical Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 081464466X

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Pope Francis has compared the Church to a field hospital. What can the Church offer to heal the wounded? The author lays out what he argues are the most important components of the Gospel message.

Understanding the Sacraments of Initiation
Understanding the Sacraments of Initiation

Author: Randy Stice

Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications

Published: 2017-04-03

Total Pages: 258

ISBN-13: 1616713135

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Guiding readers through the rites of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist, Understanding the Sacraments of Initiation explores the way in which the sacraments of Initiation affect and influence one’s daily Christian life.

Common Worship: Christian Initiation
Common Worship: Christian Initiation

Author: Church of England

Publisher: Church House Publishing

Published: 2018-06-30

Total Pages: 45

ISBN-13: 0715123416

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This paperback volume contains the liturgy for all kinds of Christian Initiation. It includes the well-known rites of Baptism and Confirmation, as well as a range of associated services to help Christians in the various stages of their journey of faith. These associated services included Rites on the Way, designed to be used with adults who have recently found faith. These rites mark their coming to faith and help them on the journey towards baptism and confirmation. Also included are various Rites of Affirmation, designed for those who wish to mark or reaffirm a Baptism that has already taken place. Services of Reconciliation and Restoration are also included, as they draw individuals back into the full baptismal life of the Christian community. These include the Reconciliation of a Penitent (individual confession), and a corporate service of penitence for use during Advent and Lent or in preparation for mission or pilgrimage. Services included are: Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Rites Supporting Disciples on the Way of Christ Holy Baptism Emergency Baptism Holy Baptism and Confirmation, including a Vigil Service Celebration after an Initiation Service outside the Parish Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism Admission of the Baptized to Communion A Form for the Corporate Renewal of Baptismal Vows Affirmation of Baptismal Faith Reception into Communion of the Church of England A Corporate Service of Penitence The Reconciliation of a Penitent A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing