Catechumenal Ministry (RCIA) Track
In cooperation with the Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM), this wide-ranging three-part track provides preparation for all those involved in assisting the conversion process of newcomers to the Catholic faith. It does this by focusing on the liturgical, catechetical, and pastoral elements essential to the evangelization and formation of those investigating and approaching our Church.
While presenting a systematic doctrinal foundation taken directly from the Catechism
of the Catholic Church, this track also includes a deep exploration of Scripture’s role in the conversion process, the centrality of the liturgical rites, the nature of teaching for conversion, the indispensable work of an RCIA team, the role of sponsors and godparents, the power of a balanced clergy-laity collaboration, and the importance of each of the stages of the catechumenal process. Workshops on evangelization, canon law, and the catechumenate for children and adolescents are also offered.
Courses of Study | Progress | Last viewed |
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Foundational RCIA Certification | ||
The Vision for Christian Initiation | ||
The Catechumenal Process: A Modern Restoration of an Ancient Practice | In Progress | |
Three Approaches to the RCIA Process | In Progress | |
Entrance into Christ and Participation in God's Life | In Progress | |
Liturgical Aspect of Christian Initiation | ||
Essential Link Between Liturgy and Catechesis | In Progress | |
Liturgical Components of the Christian Initiation Process: Gateways and Sources of Grace for Conversion | In Progress | |
Catechetical Aspect of Christian Initiation | ||
Catechesis: Echoing what God has Revealed | In Progress | |
Catechetical Components of the Christian Initiation Process: Illuminating and Securing the Path of Faith | In Progress | |
Scripture: The Heart of Catechesis | In Progress | |
Pastoral Aspect of Christian Initiation | ||
The Challenge of Charity: Life in the Family of God | In Progress | |
Pastoral Components of the Christian Initiation Process: From Initial Motivation to Firm Conviction to a Catholic Worldview | In Progress | |
Advanced RCIA Certification, Part I | ||
The Vision for Christian Initiation | ||
Pedagogy of Revelation and the Response of Faith | In Progress | |
Liturgical Aspects of Christian Initiation | ||
Understanding the Liturgy | In Progress | |
Wielding the RCIA Rite Book Effectively | In Progress | |
Catechetical Aspect of Christian Initiation | ||
The Ecclesial Method | In Progress | |
Analyzing Doctrine with Doctrinal Keys | In Progress | |
Sacred Scripture: The Big Picture | In Progress | |
Pastoral Aspect of Christian Initiation | ||
The Catechist: Witness to the Truth | In Progress | |
Developing a Team: Creating an Environment for Conversion | In Progress | |
Companions on the Journey: Sponsors and Godparents | In Progress | |
Advanced RCIA Certification, Part II | ||
The Vision for Christian Initiation | ||
The Catechumenate: Paradigm for All Catechesis | In Progress | |
Liturgical Aspect of Christian Initiation | ||
The Discernment Process for Participant's Readiness for the RitesRelease Date: To be Announced | ||
Catechetical Aspect of Christian Initiation | ||
Catechesis in the Precatechumenate: Delivering the GospelRelease Date: To Be Announced | ||
Catechesis in the Catechumenate: Faith, Hope and LoveComing Soon! | ||
Catechesis in Purification and Enlightenment: Preparing to Receive the Life of GodRelease Date: To Be Announced | ||
Catechesis in Mystagogy: Deepening in the Graces ReceivedComing Soon! | ||
Pastoral Aspect of Christian Initiation | ||
Being Guided and Guiding Souls | In Progress | |
Pastoring from the Initial Inquiry to the Rite of AcceptanceRelease Date: To Be Announced | ||
Pastoring from the Rite of Acceptance to the Rite of ElectionRelease Date: To Be Announced | ||
Pastoring from the Rite of Election to the Point of Initiation through the Neophyte YearRelease Date: To Be Announced | ||
Electives for this Track
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Doctrine
Catechetical Aspect
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Going Deeper with the Ecclesial Method Coming Soon!