Guide to the Period of the Catechumenate
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A Guide to the Period of the Catechumenate

Angela Darrow Flynn, Joe Paprocki, and Stephen S. Wilbricht, csc

Order code: GCAT | 978-1-61671-801-5 | Paperback | 7 x 10 | 224 pages | Language: English | Copyright Year: 2024

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The period of the catechumenate is rich with opportunities for catechesis, and the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults presents four ways that catechesis occurs during that time for the unbaptized. A Guide to the Period of the Catechumenate breaks open each of those ways of catechizing by first exploring the approach of catechesis accommodated to the liturgical year, then by providing suggestions on how to introduce catechumens to the Christian way of life. In addition to this foundational material, this book also includes:

  • An overview of six foundational principles of initiation ministry and how they are applied to the period of the catechumenate
  • Practical advice for leading formational and catechetical sessions with the unbaptized
  • Thirty-five seasonal outlines and twenty-four monthly outlines with liturgical suggestions for preparing Celebrations of the Word
  • Thirty-four seasonal outlines and twenty-four monthly outlines with practical ways catechumens can serve their parish and local communities
  • Twelve catechetical sessions on the lives of the saints

“A Guide to the Period of the Catechumenate is a must-have resource that will encourage and inspire parish leaders and Christian initiation teams. Practical, engaging, and insightful, this volume offers clear guidance on the fundamental principles of the catechumenate, creative ideas for catechists, and a comprehensive and pastorally astute vision for forming catechumens to live as Christian disciples.”,
— Anne Y. Koester OCIA Coordinator Holy Trinity Catholic Church Washington, DC

“A Guide to the Period of the Catechumenate is a practical resource for initiation teams, introducing them to or reacquainting them with the principles underlying the process. Prayer services and reflective approaches to Christian service invite experiential engagement and would also be applicable for use in other parish contexts.”
— Elizabeth Simcoe Parish Life Director Church of St. Vincent de Paul Albany, New York

“A Guide to the Period of the Catechumenate is a welcome reminder that the catechumenate is not simply about learning the ‘facts’ of doctrine and practices, but rather deepening a relationship with the risen Christ through experiences of the Word of God and the life of the community. Especially beneficial in this book are the numerous examples of catechesis according to the liturgical year and sanctoral cycle."
— Jim Peters Former Director of Faith Formation St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Parish Aurora, Colorado

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