LOL!
Personally, I don't like the lectionary approach which leaves too much room for loosy-goosy stuff. The sessions end up being too much sharing-how-you-feel chatty sessions and left little room for actual doctrinal teaching. That's been my experience anyway.
Maybe. I'd say it depends on the personalities of the RCIA team. If they are orthodox they can make anything work.
I had some sobering experiences as an RCIA sponsor. I don't know who that 'spirit of V II' is but I don't think it is the Holy Spirit.
How about this book? Tongue only very slightly in cheek, I suggested we might try this with youth ministry:
Catholicism for Dummies (Paperback) by John Trigilio (Author), Kenneth Brighenti (Author)
CRASH COURSE IN CATHOLICISM is a weekly series soon to be broadcast on EWTN and based on our book Catholicism for Dummies Great resource for High School CCD, Adult RCIA, and used in college courses around the country as well as given as gifts by parents to their adult children who may need to reacquaint themselves to the Catholic faith and religion.
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Book Description
There are more than one billion Catholics in the world, and each one has a similar set of basic beliefs and practices that he or she follows. Some of the teachings of Catholicism are thousands of years old, while others are more recent. So what is the Catholic culture like and what do they believe? Catholicism For Dummies answers these and many other questions.
Whether you’re a Catholic or not, you may be totally clueless or just unaware of some aspects of Catholic traditions, history, doctrine, worship, devotion, or culture. No sweat. Regardless of whether you’re engaged, married, related to a Catholic, or just curious about what Catholics really do believe, this book is for you.
Catholicism For Dummies is not a catechism or religious textbook, but a casual, down-to-earth introduction for non-Catholics and reintroduction for Catholics. It gives commonsense explanations so that the next time you’re invited to a Catholic wedding, Baptism, funeral, Confirmation, or First Communion, you won’t be totally confused. You’ll also discover other important topics that can help you better understand the Catholic culture—from morality and devotions to worship and liturgy. This book will familiarize you with Catholicism by showing you:
What it means to be a Catholic: traditions, prayers, beliefs, and holidays
Who is who in the Catholic hierarchy
How Catholics worship
What the Seven Sacraments and Ten Commandments are
The book regarded as the most holiest (bad grammar alert!) to Catholics: The Bible
The Church’s stand on some sticky issues
Catholicism For Dummies presents a rich tapestry and history of the Catholic faith—from devotions to doctrines. This intelligent and faithful look at Catholicism will open your eyes to this religion and answer many of the questions you may have about it.
Biography (Fr. Trigilio)
I am a Catholic Priest in Pennsylvania, a pastor of two parishes, president of Confraternity of Catholic Clergy, co-host of a weekly TV series on EWTN (entitled WEB OF FAITH), and co-author of several books. Originally, I had entered high school seminary after 8 years of Catholic grade school and while in college seminary, majored in chemistry & theology with minors in math & philosophy, so I could teach at a Catholic university as a priest-professor. Circumstances changed, and I prepared for the life of a parish priest, but always had a love of teaching. So, when the opportunity came to teach the faith via television and internet (EWTN) and then through writing books and giving lectures, I seized the opportunity. While being a parish priest and pastor is my primary vocation, explaining, teaching and defending the faith is more than just a hobby. My goal is to show how Catholicism is reasonable, understandable and helpful for those on the journey of faith seeking the fullness of truth and grace. Whether at the pulpit in church or in the classroom or on electronic media, I love and enjoy sharing the faith.
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