Orientation Sessions for New RCIA Coordinators
Presented by Michael Ruzicki, Rachel Espinoza, and Rosina Hendrickson
August 14, 21, and 28, 2023
9:00pm - 10:30pm ET / 6:00pm - 7:30pm PT
$45 per computer

In addition to planning catechumenal formation and preparing ritual celebrations, there are many administrative responsibilities associated with the role of Christian initiation ministry coordinator. This Digital Institute is perfect for new coordinators as they navigate the many other duties required of this ministry. 

Whether you recently volunteered, inherited, or were asked to assume this important role, these sessions and the experienced presenters will provide you with support and help to answer your questions.

This training will provide a collaborative vision for ministry, clarify common misconceptions about the RCIA process, and offer practical advice to address overlooked opportunities. The presenters will tackle team creation and formation, discernment, marriage and annulment issues, paperwork, collaboration with clergy, and more.

A basic understanding of the RCIA ritual text is a prerequisite to attend this series. Please contact events@ltp.org with any questions.

Our Virtual Workshops are conducted on Adobe Connect, a web-based online meeting platform. Participants are asked to utilize a computer for these virtual workshops and to download the desktop application prior to their session. If you use a mobile device (phone or tablet), LTP’s tech team will be unable to assist you.

Registration for this workshop has closed. If you are interested in participating, please email events@ltp.org.

**This is an encore presentation of the Digital Institute, which was initially presented in August 2022.**                                        
                                                                                

	This resource will introduce coordinators of Christian Initiation to the many aspects of their work. It provides the vision of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, outlines the roles of the coordinator in animating the parish and forming the team, and presents catechesis as framed within liturgical prayer. Throughout The Role of the Coordinator in Christian Initiation, practical tips are offered to help the process flow smoothly in the parish. Pastoral concerns surrounding marriage and other issues are also addressed. In addition, a table is provided for a visual representation of the stages and periods throughout the rite. Order this resource today!
	An Introduction to the RCIA: The Vision of Christian Initiation serves as a basic primer for those involved with Christian Initiation ministry. Written by Fr. Ron Lewinski, this resource provides an overview of the four stages of initiation and their accompanying rituals as well as questions for discussion and reflection. Order this resource today!
	In this innovative book, Mary Birmingham encourages readers to rethink the common model of a Christian initiation program based on the school year. Order this resource today!
	This comprehensive introduction to the entire RCIA includes commentary and ample space for notes for everyone involved with the RCIA to study, reflect, and prepare for the liturgy. The complete text of the rite is included, along with additional rites approved for US dioceses. Order this resource today!