Welcome to the September edition of LITed !
In the next few weeks, Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal, founders and directors of TeamRCIA.com, will visit Australia to give a series of seminars
to help revitalise the Rite of Christian Initiation in parishes.
In anticipation of these valuable formation opportunities, this edition of LITed presents a series of articles on the Rite of Christian Initiation.
Firstly, the dynamic and inspiring words of Sue Thomas remind us of the importance of offering a year-round rolling catechumenate which immediately responds to those expressing an interest in deepening their relationship with God and journeying towards the Sacraments of Initiation.
The second article, written by Nick Wagner, demonstrates how RCIA teams can incorporate elements from the all-pervading digital culture, and shows how the four elements of digital cultural traditions align with the four pillars of Christian life identified in the RCIA.
The final article addresses the increasing reality of teenagers and children presenting for baptism, and presents two resources which can support those who accompany young people on the path to conversion.
For those readers who live in or near Brisbane, information about the upcoming free seminars is also provided in this edition of LITed, along with all of the registration information.
Best wishes from Tom Elich and Clare Schwantes
In the next few weeks, Nick Wagner and Diana Macalintal, founders and directors of TeamRCIA.com, will visit Australia to give a series of seminars
to help revitalise the Rite of Christian Initiation in parishes.
In anticipation of these valuable formation opportunities, this edition of LITed presents a series of articles on the Rite of Christian Initiation.
Firstly, the dynamic and inspiring words of Sue Thomas remind us of the importance of offering a year-round rolling catechumenate which immediately responds to those expressing an interest in deepening their relationship with God and journeying towards the Sacraments of Initiation.
The second article, written by Nick Wagner, demonstrates how RCIA teams can incorporate elements from the all-pervading digital culture, and shows how the four elements of digital cultural traditions align with the four pillars of Christian life identified in the RCIA.
The final article addresses the increasing reality of teenagers and children presenting for baptism, and presents two resources which can support those who accompany young people on the path to conversion.
For those readers who live in or near Brisbane, information about the upcoming free seminars is also provided in this edition of LITed, along with all of the registration information.
Best wishes from Tom Elich and Clare Schwantes
Resources for September
Catechumenate - Rolling Year RoundSue Thomas encourages parishes to embrace the concept of a flexible, dynamic, year-round process of Christian Initiation, rather than a fixed program of classes which begins mid-year and ends after Easter.
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Christian Life in the Digital WorldNick Wagner illustrates how the digital concepts of following, friending, searching, and sharing, can be aligned with the four areas of Christian life identified in the RCIA.
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Tweens and Teens in the RCIAThe increasing numbers of children and teenagers presenting for baptism has led to the need for a new approach to Christian Initiation for young people. Clare Schwantes reviews two key Australian resources.
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NEW RELEASE ! AVAILABLE NOW !
The Wedding by LITURGIA has been designed for couples who are preparing their wedding liturgy.
This new-release electronic resource contains all the readings and prayers from the new revised Order of Celebrating Matrimony as well as music suggestions and lyrics of hymns.
It also includes the new rites of Blessing an Engaged Couple and Blessing a Married Couple on their Anniversary.
The program runs on all Internet enabled devices: PCs, Macs, Tablets and Phones.
This new-release electronic resource contains all the readings and prayers from the new revised Order of Celebrating Matrimony as well as music suggestions and lyrics of hymns.
It also includes the new rites of Blessing an Engaged Couple and Blessing a Married Couple on their Anniversary.
The program runs on all Internet enabled devices: PCs, Macs, Tablets and Phones.
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PREPARE YOUR WEDDING LITURGY
Choose from the full range of prayers and readings for your Catholic wedding and prepare the liturgy from start to finish. No need to type in any texts! MUSIC AND HYMNS View music suggestions for each part of the liturgy and insert your chosen hymns, with lyrics, into your liturgy plan. PERSONALISE THE RITUAL TEXTS Type in the names of bride and groom once, and the names appear correctly throughout all of the ritual texts. |
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Export your liturgy to Word or PDF and print a booklet, complete with images, so that everyone can follow the liturgy and join in the responses. CREATE A POWERPOINT Export all the texts of the liturgy to a PowerPoint presentation so that everyone can follow the texts of the liturgy on display screens. AVAILABLE WITH COMPANION BOOK Purchase THE WEDDING by Liturgia as a digital download, or together with the hard copy book, When We Marry. Visit www.liturgiaweddings.com.au for more details. |
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