RCIA FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS, AND CATCH-UP CATECHESIS

Children’s Catechumenate – OSV Curriculum

The Rites of Christian Initiation establish that adults and catechetical-aged children are to be baptized, confirmed and brought into full communion with the Eucharist at the same celebration, specifically the Easter Vigil. This program allows one catechist to teach a mixed-age group of children

Faith Fusion - OSV Curriculum

A complete review of the Catechism for middle school students. For Confirmation preparation, RCIA, and junior high programs in school or parish.

Journey of Faith for Children – Liguori

For children ages 7–10. Four individual packets of handouts for the four stages of RCIA. Each handout includes a faith story, doctrinal explanation, and reflection questions.

Journey of Faith for Teens – Liguori

For children ages 11–15. Four individual packets of handouts for the four stages of RCIA. Each handout includes a faith story, doctrinal explanation, and reflection questions.

One Faith, One Lord - Sadlier

For age 12 and older. Fosters faith development through knowledge of Catholic beliefs and an identification with Jesus Christ and the church. Sixteen chapters in four units serve as a catch-up catechism or basic Confirmation review book for students in grades 7-12.

Our Catholic Faith - Sadlier

For ages 10-14. Presents Catholic doctrine in easy-to-understand lessons. Fourteen chapters in four units serve as a catch-up catechism for baptized but uncatechized students in grades 4-6. May be taught in 14 or 28 sessions.

This Is Our Faith, Heritage – RCL Benziger

For children in intermediate grades and junior high. Ten gospel stories introduce the children to Jesus, followed by 10 lessons on the basics of the Catholic faith. A third section includes immediate preparation for the sacraments of initiation.