Resources
This section offers a variety of resources for RCIA team members, catechists, and participants. Resources articles of help in learning more about and preparing for the periods and rites of the RCIA may be found in the Overview section of this Web site.
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Catholic Prayers and Practices
Catholic Prayers and Practices provides a handy reference for participants that includes important prayers of the Catholic tradition, an outline of the Order of Mass and the Rite of Penance, directions on how to pray the Rosary, and a brief summary of the Seven Sacraments.
Key Teachings of the Catholic Church
Key Teachings of the Catholic Church offers a brief overview of the important doctrinal teachings of the Catholic Church in a simple question and answer format. This is based on the Key Teachings of the Catholic Church sections of Be My Disciples and Our Catholic Heritage, Levels I and II.
- Music Suggestions: Catechumenate Sessions, Year A
- Music Suggestions: Catechumenate Sessions, Year B
- Music Suggestions: Catechumenate Sessions, Year C
- Music Suggestions: Doctrinal Sessions
- Music Suggestions: Inquiry Sessions
- Music Suggestions: Mystagogy
- Music Suggestions: Purification and Enlightenment Sessions
The Music Suggestions offer listings of liturgical hymns that correlate to the Sunday Scriptures and the session focuses for the periods of the RCIA. These suggestions have been updated to include choices from up-to-date hymnals and Spirit and Song.
A Music Resource specifically prepared for Young Apprentices users! This resource is organized by liturgical season and thematic topics, and draws from RCL Benziger's Be My Disciples, Blest Are We, Reconciliation: Pardon and Peace, and Eucharist: We Give Thanks and Praise CD collections.
Liturgical Resources
- Article: Celebration of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation
- Article: Reception of Baptized Christians into Full Communion
- Session: Preparation for Reception into Full Communion with the Catholic Church
- Session: Preparation for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation
Also Available from RCL Benziger
The following resources are also available for purchase through RCLBenziger.com or by calling RCL Benziger Customer Service at 1-877-275-4725.:
Catholic Prayers and Practices
Available in English, Spanish, French, bilingual Spanish/English, and bilingual Polish/English, these resources contain the prayers and practices of the Catholic Church including the Order of Mass, the Rite of Penance, an overview of the Sacraments, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching. An additional version, Catholic Prayers and Practices for Young Disciples, is suitable for young children. (Please note that RCL Benziger also publishes Catholic Prayers and Practices, including The Order of Mass, in English, French, Polish, and Spanish.)
Our Catholic Heritage, Level I and Level II
Offered in two levels, this book gives an overview of the life and ministry of Jesus through the Scriptures, and provides the reader with an overview of what Catholics believe. While not designed as a textbook for the RCIA, Level II would be an excellent gift for parents whose children are a part of the RCIA process.
Our Family Prays: Catholic Prayers and Traditions
Available in English and Spanish, this resource is a collection of prayers, rituals, blessings, and traditions to encourage and inspire families to keep prayer at the heart of their home. It is organized by the liturgical year and includes Catholic traditions and celebrations from throughout the world.