The Office of Divine Worship will host a workshop on the RCIA adapted for children and youth on Friday, May 12, at Our Lady of Grace (Noblesville) from 10a-4p ET. Lunch will be provided.
The day will be led by noted RCIA practitioner and author Rita Burns Senseman.
We highly recommend having a copy of the RCIA text with you for the workshop. If you don't have one you can order one (along with other resources) as part of your registration.
Time | Agenda Item |
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10a | Welcome and Opening Prayer |
10:15a | Overview of the RCIA Adapted for Children |
11a | Break |
11:10a | Models of Formation - Practical Strategies for Implementation |
11:45a | Celebration of the Word with Blessings |
12:15p | Lunch |
1p | Unpacking the Celebration of the Word |
1:30p | Catechumenal Formation with an emphasis on Catecheumentate Catechesis |
2:30p | Break |
2:45p | Pastoral Issues |
3:30p | Questions, Learnings, Dialogue |
3:55p | Closing Prayer |
Rita Burns Senseman is a catechist and freelance writer who has written numerous books and articles on various aspects of Christian Initiation, including Guide to Adapting the RCIA for Children (Liturgy Training Publications). She is recently retired as the Pastoral Associate of St. Benedict Parish in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Formerly, Rita was Associate Director of Catechesis/Religious Education for the Archdiocese of Detroit and has served in ministerial positions in several parishes. She is also a former team member of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate. Rita holds an MA in Theology from the University of Notre Dame. She and her husband, Ken, live in Terre Haute and have three adult daughters.