RCIA Resources

For Catechetical Leaders & Parish Staffs

The catechumenate is not a mere expounding of doctrines and precepts, but a training period in the whole Christian life, and an apprenticeship duty drawn out, during which disciples are joined to Christ their Teacher.

-Ad Gentes, Vatican II

"Look there is water, what is to prevent me from being baptized" Acts 8:37

Welcome to the RCIA Resources page. This page is intended to help leaders better understand the catechumenal process and locate materials that support your RCIA processes.

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults prepare and receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist).

RCIA consists of four distinct periods of formation: Period of Inquiry; Period of the Catechumenate; Period of Purification & Enlightenment and a Period of Postbaptismal Catechesis/Mystagogia

RCIA is intended primarily for the initiation of unbaptized adults and children who have reached the age of reason, however the Rite also extends to baptized adults who are otherwise uncatechized.

The Catechumenal Process (English) (Spanish)

History of the Catechumenate (English) (Spanish)

Glossary of Terms (English) (Spanish)

Individuals in the process Coming Soon!

Recommend Books (English) (Spanish)

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Resources for Returning Catholics

Association of Catechumenal Ministry

CaFE (Catholic Faith Exploration)

Liturgical Training Publications

Training for Leaders Coming Soon!

Training for Initiation Teams Coming Soon!

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RCIA Resources