This practical guide provides parish leaders with the tools needed for facilitating and training all those involved with the adult Christian initiation process. Designed as a companion to An Introduction to the OCIA: The Vision of Christian Initiation, Revised Edition by Ronald J. Lewinski, the enclosed training sessions explore the vision, theology, and purpose of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults in a lively, interactive, and faith-filled way. A supplemental website is provided with downloadable materials and videos that will deepen and enlighten participants’ understanding about the Christian initiation process. This second edition has been updated to correspond to the new translation of the OCIA.

This training resource will help parish leaders:

• Facilitate sessions and lead retreats on Christian initiation
• Explore the periods (stages) and rites (steps) of the OCIA
• Catechize and form initiation ministers in the vision of the OCIA
• Encourage deeper reflection on the sacraments of initiation, especially Baptism
• Engage conversation about the Christian faith
• Involve the baptized members of the community in the process of initiation
• Impart the catechumenal process as the model for all parish faith formation

Inside you will find:

• Ten detailed, informative, and prayerful training sessions
• Easy-to-use outlines
• Scripts and directions for leader’s facilitation
• Discussion sparkers
• Opening and closing prayers
• Videos with interviews and footage of best practices
• Links to supplemental materials

This title will be available July 2025.