Resources
Below are some books you may want to read that are recommended for understanding the theology and process of the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Don't forget to check out our online resources as well.
Recommended reading:
 | The Catechumenate and the Law by John M. Huels Everyone who works with Christian initiation will encounter a predicament that only a knowledge of canon law can resolve. This helpful book reviews the various aspects of Christian initiation that are affected by the Church’s many sources of canon law, including the canons, the rite itself and various documents from Vatican II and from the Bishops of the United States. |
| La iniciación cristiana: un recurso básico by Miguel Arias, Walter Fircowycz, Richard E. McCarron, Arturo J. Pérez-Rodríguez, Tim Piasecki, Juan J. Sosa, and Richard Vega Veintisiete ensayos pastorals escritos originalmente en español que ayudan a todo el equipo de Iniciación Cristiana a un entendimiento más profundo por medio de la explicación histórico-pastoral de las distintas etapas del catecumenado, así como de los ministros y ritos que forman parte de este proceso-celebración de renovación en la Iglesia. |
| Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Study Edition This study edition enables everyone involved with the RCIA to have a “working” copy of the entire document. With ample margins for notes, sturdy but flexible binding, clearly numbered paragraphs in the introduction and texts, this edition is for study, reflection and preparation of liturgy. |
| Year-Round Catechumenate by Mary Birmingham The RCIA describes an initiation process that exists at the heart of the Church’s life and on the same schedule as the Church: every day, all year long. While that may sound overwhelming and unimaginable, Birmingham carefully explains how it is not only possible but also the best stewardship of the gifts and talents of initiation ministers. She then walks the reader step by step through the periods and rites of the RCIA, providing helpful insight along the way. |
| The RCIA: Transforming the Church by Thomas H. Morris The most up-to-date resource book on the RCIA available that offers general guidelines and practical directions on specific areas of pastoral concern. |
| Catechumenate: A Journal of Christian Initiation
This magazine is published bimonthly by Liturgy Training Publications, offers up-to-date articles on various topics dealing with the Catechumenate. |
| Sunday Dismissals for the RCIA This practical book takes to heart Jim Dunning's statement, "Don't dismiss the dismissals." It offers parishes a loving way, based on the Scriptures of each Sunday, to send their catechumens from the assembled community. |
| Breaking Open the Lectionary: by Margaret Nutting Ralph
For those involved in the RCIA the phrase breaking open the word is very familiar. This series of books offers all that a facilitator of the breaking open of the word would need to help the catechumens connect with the Sunday readings. |
| Celebrating the Rites, A Practical Guide: Foundations in Faith by B. Duggan, R.Ferrone, G. Gensler, S. Lanza & D. Steffen This book is part of a volume of books in |
