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RCIA: SYLLABUS FOR ADULT INSTRUCTIONS
2000-2001

In His Light: A Path Into Catholic Belief
By Rev. William A. Anderson
(0-697-17853-6/$12.50/323 pages)

This best-selling catechism is in accordance with the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the revised code of Canon Law. Sections include the revised Church laws on euthanasia, a historical as well as theological development of the sacraments, and the revised rites of the Catholic Church, especially concerning RCIA. Extensive Scripture texts help illustrate the basics of Catholicism.

Journeying In His Light
By Rev. William A. Anderson
(0-697-02243-9/$10.25/179 pages)

This formation guide presents 35 topics and session outlines, each beginning with a series of Scripture references. Questions for discussion and reflection along with space for noting personal thoughts and prayers are also included.

Texts Published by Harcourt Religion Publishers at 1-800-922-7696.


PRECATECHUMENATE

01.  09/26/00 - INVITATION - [Invitation to a Journey of Conversion]

02.  10/03/00 - IN SEARCH OF GOD, pp. 3-22  [God, Creation & the Fall]

03.  10/10/00 - KNOWING GOD BETTER, pp. 23-48 [Scripture and Tradition]

04.  10/17/00 - JESUS IS LORD, pp. 49-78  [Christ Risen: Lord & Redeemer]

05.  10/24/00 - THE HOLY SPIRIT IN OUR LIVES, pp. 79-90 [Jesus & the Spirit: Re-Creation]

06.  11/14/00 - SIN AND LIFE, part I, pp. 91-110 [Grace  / Virtue / Sin]

07.  11/21/00 - SIN AND LIFE, part II, pp. 91-110 [The Decalogue & Precepts of the Church]*

CATECHUMENATE

08.  11/28/00 - OUR CHRISTIAN FAMILY, part I, pp. 111-136 [True Church & Mystical Body]

SEASON OF ADVENT BEGINS

09.  12/05/00 - OUR CHRISTIAN FAMILY, part II, pp. 111-136 [Councils, Creeds, & Magisterium]*

10.  12/12/00 - THE SACRAMENTS AND LOVE, pp. 137-156

11.  12/19/00- SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION, part 1, pp. 157-180 [Baptism]

BREAK FOR CHRISTMAS

12.  01/09/01 - SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION, part 2, pp. 181-196 [Confirmation]

13.  01/16/01 - SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION, part 3, pp. 197-220 [Liturgy & Eucharist]

14.  01/23/01 - RECONCILIATION - A NEW BEGINNING, pp. 221-234 [Penance]

15.  01/30/01 - ANOINTING OF THE SICK, pp. 235-244 [Anointing of the Sick]

15.  02/06/01 - MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY, pp. 245-268 [Holy Matrimony]

16.  02/13/01 - A MINISTRY OF SERVICE, pp. 269-282 [Holy Orders]

18.  02/20/01 - DEATH TO LIFE, pp. 283-300 [Death & the Last Things]

SEASON OF LENT BEGINS

ENLIGHTENMENT

19.  03/06/01 - Season of Lent - MORE ON MARY, SAINTS & ANGELS[Mary / the Saints, & Angels]

20.  03/13/01 - Season of Lent - MORE ON CONSCIENCE  [Conscience]

21.  03/20/00 - Season of Lent - MORE ON PRAYER & SPIRITUAL LIFE [Prayer & the Spiritual Life]

22.  03/27/00 - Season of Lent - Topic TBA

23.  04/03/00 - Season of Lent - Topic TBA

04/10/01 - Tuesday of Holy Week (Chrism Mass at Cathedral)
04/12/01 - Holy Thursday Eucharist & Adoration
04/13/01 - Good Friday Veneration of the Cross

EASTER SEASON

04/14/01 - Holy Saturday Easter Vigil
04/15/01 - Easter Sunday

MYSTAGOGIA

24.  04/24/01 - REJOICE IN THE LORD

25.  05/01/01 - TOUCHING WOUNDS

26.  05/08/01 - JESUS THE STRANGER

27.  05/15/01 - SHARING CHRIST

28.  05/22/01 - CHRIST WILL COME AGAIN

06/03/01 - Feast of Pentecost

*In some cases there was so much material that it was thought best to cover an area of study in two sessions instead of one.  Where possible, supplementary information was added during the Lenten classes.



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