Ritual book

• The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (Ritual Text)
• The Rites of the Catholic Church Vols. 1 and 2

Links on the Web

• Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY, Resources for Christian Initiation
• Commentary on the Sunday Scriptures
• American Catholic (Franciscan Media)
• Liturgy Training Publications
• Liturgical Press
• Resources for Christian Living (RCL)
• Treehaus Communications
• Twenty-Third Publications
• The Vatican
• A Sacred Space (daily prayer online)
• Creighton University Faith Formation
• Catholic Online
• Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association
• Online Bible
• Online Catechism of the Catholic Church
• North American Forum on the Catechumenate
• Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
• Team RCIA
  • “Faith, Life and  Creed” – A Complete Catechesis for Christian Life
• The Code of Canon Law

Books

• Catechism of the Catholic Church (Second Edition/Hardback)
• Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
• Study Guide for the U.S. Adult Catholic Catechism, by Jem Sullivan, PhD.
• General Directory for Catechesis
• National Directory for Catechesis
• Register of Catechumens and Register of Reception into Full Communion
• The Catechumenate Answer Book, by Paul Turner
• Hallelujah Highway: A History of the Catechumenate, by Paul Turner
• Saying Amen: A Mystagogy of Sacrament, by Kathleen Hughes, RSCJ
• Year-Round Catechumenate, by Mary Birmingham
• Celebrating the Rites of Adult Initiation: Pastoral Reflections, edited by Victoria Tufano
• Preparing the Rites of Initiation, by Bill Corcoran
• The Catechumenate and the Law: A Pastoral and Canonical Commentary for the Church in the US, by John M. Huels
• Come and See: A Lectionary-Based Christian Initiation Resource Using Catholic Updates (4th ed.), compiled and introduced by Karen Albertus, Leader Edition
• Come and See: A Lectionary-Based Christian Initiation Resource Using Catholic Updates (4th ed.), compiled and introduced by Karen Albertus, Participant Edition
• Come Follow Me: Resources for the Period of Inquiry in the RCIA, ed. Joseph Sinwell
• Discerning Disciples: Listening for God’s Voice in Christian Initiation, by Donna Steffen
• Lights, Camera…Faith!: A Movie Lover’s Guide to Scripture, by Malone and Pacatte
  • Cycle A
  • Cycle B
  • Cycle C
• One at the Table: The Reception of Baptized Christians, by Ron Oakham et al
• The RCIA Journey: A Resource for the Catechumenate, by Deborah M. Jones
• When You Are an RCIA Sponsor, by Rita Burns Senseman
• Breaking Open the Word of God: Resources for Using the Lectionary for Catechesis in the RCIA, ed. Karen Hinman Powell and Joseph P. Sinwell
  • Cycle A
  • Cycle B
  • Cycle C
• Echoing God’s Word, by James B. Dunning
• Footprints on the Mountain: Preaching and Teaching the Sunday Readings, by Roland J. Faley
• Also available on CD-ROM
• Living the Lectionary, by Geoff Wood (Available for Cycles A, B, and C)
• How to Form a Catechumenate Team, by Karen Hinman
• A Child Shall Lead Them: A Guide to Celebrating the Word with Children,by Pottebaum, Freeburg, and Kelleher
• A Child’s Journey: The Christian Initiation of Children, by Rita Burns Senseman
• Children and Christian Initiation: A Practical Guide, by Kathy Coffey
• The Christian Initiation of Children: Hope for the Future,by Maureen Kelly and Robert D. Duggan
• Lectionary-Based Catechesis for Children: A Catechist’s Guide, by Sylvia DeVillers
• To Walk with a Child: Homiletics for Children, A Guide, by Gerard A. Pottebaum
• SPIRIT: A Lectionary-Based Program for Teens, by Joan L. Mitchell
• A Well-Built Faith, Joe Paprocki, Loyola Press
• The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, J. Michael McMahon,Federation of Diocesan Liturgical Commissions
• Sunday Dismissals for the RCIA, Mary K. Milne, Liturgical Press
• Jesus: A Historical Portrait
• The RCIA: Transforming the Church by Thomas H. Morris, Paulist Press (revised and updated edition)
• The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: A Pastoral Liturgical Commentary (revised and updated edition)
• Invitation: The Search for God, Self and Church by Rev. Alfred McBride, O.Praem,
  Paulist National Catholic Evangelization Association
• Foundations in Faith Resources for Christian Living (text book series)
• The Liturgy Documents Vols. 1 & 2
• Journey to the Fullness of Life: A Report on the Implementation of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults in the United States
• Apprenticed to Christ: Activities for Practicing the Catholic Way of Life, by Jerry Galipeau
• The Way of Faith: A Field Guide for the RCIA Process, by Nick Wagner
• Christian Initiation of Older Children, by Sandra Figgess, RSCJ
• Journey of Faith for Children Catechumenate, by Francine OConnor
• Deepening the Mystery: A Guided Journal through Mystagogia, by Blessie LaScola
• Guide for Sponsors, 4th edition, by Ron Lewinski
• When You Are an RCIA Sponsor, by Rita Burns Senseman
• One at the Table: The Reception of Baptized Christians, by Ronal Oakham et al.
• When Other Christians Become Catholics, by Paul Turner
• Catholic Faith, Life and Creed, by Mary Birmingham

Periodicals/Articles

• America: The National Catholic Weekly
• Church
• Today’s Parish
• Bringing Home the Word (a weekly publication), St. Anthony Messenger
• Catholic Update (newsletter), St. Anthony Messenger
• Catechumenate: A Journal of Christian Initiation (periodical – six times per year), Liturgical Training Publications
• Sunday by Sunday (a weekly publication)
• Apprentices in Faith (on-line resource) by RCL Benziger

Music Resources

• Chosen in Christ: Music for Christian Initiation/Elegidos en Cristo:
  Musica para la Iniciacion Cristiana,compiled & edited by Jerry Galipeau (Music Book)
• Chosen in Christ: Music for Christian Initiation/Elegidos en Cristo:
  Musica para la Iniciacion Cristiana,compiled & edited by Jerry Galipeau (CD)
• Christ We Proclaim: A Music and Liturgy Resource for the Rite of Christian Initiation, Vols. 1-3, ed. Christopher Walker

Leaflets

• Exploring the Sunday Readings, Twenty-Third Publications(a monthly four-page leaflet)
• Living the Good News: Catholic Lectionary-Based Materials, Church Publishing Inc.

Workbooks

• Walking Together in Faith: A Workbook for Sponsors of Christian Initiation,by Thomas H. Morris
• Word & Worship Workbook for Year A by Mary Birmingham, Paulist Press
  (for Ministry in Initiation, Preaching, Religious Education and Formation)
• Word & Worship Workbook for Year B by Mary Birmingham, Paulist Press
  (for Ministry in Initiation, Preaching, Religious Education and Formation)
• Word & Worship Workbook for Year C by Mary Birmingham, Paulist Press
  (for Ministry in Initiation, Preaching, Religious Education and Formation)

Technology aids

• Catholic Update Videos (on the Sunday Gospels of Lent and the Sacraments)
• Christian Initiation: A Call to Conversion, Rev. Richard Fragomeni (video)
• Footprints on the Mountain: Preaching and Teaching the Sunday Readings,by Roland J. Faley (CD-ROM)
• Roses in December (the life of Jean Donavan, one of the four missionarieskilled in El Salvador in 1980)
• Entertaining Angels (the life of Dorothy Day, co-founder of the CatholicWorker Movement)
• This Sacred Meal: The Eucharist in Our Lives
• The Catholic Way of Life
• I Believe (DVD series and workbook about the Creed)
• The Sacrament of Baptism: Past and Present, Kathleen O. Chesto,Twenty-Third Publications
• Come to the Water: the Adult Journey to Baptism (DVD), United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• A Complete Online Program for the RCIA from RCL Benziger

Distance Learning

• Felician College
• University of Dayton
• University of Notre Dame

Programs

• Walk to Jerusalem (a walking program that logs miles as parishioners take an imaginary trip to Jerusalem)

Resources in Spanish