Catechumenate

The Period of the Catechumenate is a time of indeterminate duration “for nurturing the growth of the catechumens’ faith and conversion to God…” (OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). Young Apprentices offers you material for fall Ordinary Time through the Easter Season in the three-year cycle of Sunday readings.

Materials will be uploaded at least three months ahead of the date on which they will be used. Below are the sessions currently available for download. Sessions will resume with the Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time. 

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Feel free to view Catechumenate samples by clicking this link.

HELPFUL RESOURCE ARTICLES FOR THE CATECHUMENATE PERIOD
OCIA Directors and team members who work with children and youth may find the following resource articles to be particularly useful during the Catechumenate Period. Additional resource articles may be found in the Overview section of this website.

• Celebrating the Rites of the OCIA with Children and Youth
• Preparation (Session) for the Rite of Election 
• Your Family: The Church of the Home