Inquiry (Evangelization and Precatechumenate)
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults describes the Period of Evangelization and Precatechumenate (often referred to as Inquiry) as a time “for inquiry and introduction to Gospel values, an opportunity for the beginnings of faith” (OCIA, Order of Christian Initiation of Adults). Young Apprentices offers catechists and participants Gospel-based materials that help the inquirer explore key themes in the life of the Church. Links to all available downloads are listed below.
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RESOURCE ARTICLES FOR THE PERIOD OF INQUIRY
In addition to the Inquiry session plans offered below, the following resource articles may be of particular help to OCIA directors and team members who work with children and youth. Additional resource articles may be found in the Overview section of this website.
- Understanding the OCIA Process with Children and Youth
- Celebrating the Rites of the OCIA with Children and Youth
- A Friend Along the Way: Sponsors and Sponsoring Families in the OCIA
- Sponsors and Sponsor Families for OCIA with Children: A Resource for Coordinators
- Making Connections With the Parish
- Preparation (Session) for the Rite of Acceptance
- Your Family: The Church of the Home
INQUIRY SESSIONS
- Inquiry Session: Bible Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Bible Participant
- Inquiry Session: Church Structure and Leadership Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Church Structure and Leadership Participant
- Inquiry Session: Devotions Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Devotions Participant
- Inquiry Session: Discipleship Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Discipleship Participant
- Inquiry Session: Faith Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Faith Participant
- Inquiry Session: Forgiveness Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Forgiveness Participant
- Inquiry Session: God Catechist
- Inquiry Session: God Participant
- Inquiry Session: Jesus Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Jesus Participant
- Inquiry Session: Liturgical Year Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Liturgical Year Participant
- Inquiry Session: Mary Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Mary Participant
- Inquiry Session: Mass Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Mass Participant
- Inquiry Session: Prayer Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Prayer Participant
- Inquiry Session: Sacred Scripture Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Sacred Scripture Participant
- Inquiry Session: Sacraments Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Sacraments Participant
- Inquiry Session: Saints Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Saints Participant
- Inquiry Session: Symbols Catechist
- Inquiry Session: Symbols Participant
- Inquiry Session: The Great Commandment and the Ten Commandments Catechist
- Inquiry Session: The Great Commandment and the Ten Commandments Participant
- Inquiry Session: The Holy Spirit Catechist
- Inquiry Session: The Holy Spirit Participant
- Inquiry Session: The People of God, the Body of Christ Catechist
- Inquiry Session: The People of God, the Body of Christ Participant