This Catechist’s Manual is part of the On the Journey series of books intended to be used for the Order of Christian Initiation.  This Manual is designed to be a practical help to the catechist by offering a structured way of preparing for and presenting the catechetical portion of an RCIA session.  Together with the companion Participant’s Book, this Manual should enable catechists to prepare thoroughly for each teaching and to present the faith both systematically and organically.  This book will contain 60 doctrinal lesson plans, with full Scripture and Catechism references. For each of the lesson plans, the manual also contains at least five suggested hymns, a Liturgy of the Word, suggested discussion questions, definitions of key terms, and suggested prayers.  Edited by Barbara A. Morgan and William J. Keimig. Click here to view comments about ACM’s publications.

Compact Introduction

• How catechesis changes in the four periods of the RCIA process and how to use the lesson plans most effectively.
• How to determine the order of teachings and how to teach the relationships among doctrines.

User Friendly

• Table for matching Catechist’s Manual lesson plans and Participant’s Book handouts.
• Efficient and clear two-page lesson plans – one page for catechist preparation, one page for teaching, prayer and group discussion.

Scriptural

• Over 1,000 Scripture citations provided to prepare and teach the lessons.
• Balanced use of both the Old Testament and New Testament.

Liturgical

• Suggested Liturgies of the Word for each lesson plan, and seasonal substitutes.
• An innovative appendix for liturgical catechesis offering doctrines as found in the Church's liturgical prayers.

Musical

• Between 5 and 20 suggested hymns and songs for each lesson plan, selected to complement the subject.
• Hymns and songs referencing over 450 selections from a great diversity of Christian music styles.

Flexible

• Three examples of how to arrange the order of the teachings, from the precatechumenate to mystagogy.
• Lesson plans can be adapted for many other aspects of adult education such as general adult formation, catechist training, retreats, Bible studies, faith-sharing groups, sacramental preparation, etc.

Comprehensive

• Designed for systematic and organic catechesis, with hundreds of references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
• Presents the full splendor of the Catholic faith.

Approved

• Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur.
• Field-tested by many RCIA directors and catechists.

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Introductory Section
List of All 60 Lesson Plans

Faith Catechist Preparation
Faith Lesson Plan

Baptism Catechist Preparation
Baptism Lesson Plan

Universal Call to Holiness Catechist Preparation
Universal Call to Holiness Lesson Plan