RCIA / OCIA

A resource for RCIA/OCIA parish leaders and volunteers to assist you in your efforts of discipling and forming adults in preparation for their entrance to the Church.

RCIA/OCIA

A resource for RCIA/OCIA parish leaders and volunteers to assist you in your efforts of discipling and forming adults in preparation for their entrance to the Church.

Resources to Bring the Kingdom

Revival: Eucharistic Amazement

Put your roots deeper down into the soil of grace with any of our handpicked resources focused on the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

The Enflame Movement

What is your mission? What does it mean to be on mission? We are called to share in this great work of missionary discipleship.

Personal Formation Resources

Drawing from the beautiful tradition of the Catholic Church, expand your knowledge of everything pertaining to our beloved Faith.

LTP Training Conference

Friday-Saturday, August 23-24, 2024

Registration will open Monday, July 1st, 2024!

A conference for parish leaders, initiation ministers, and regional or diocesan trainers, this training opportunity will explore the theoretical and practical aspects of initiation ministry. Through interactive sessions, meetings, and prayer opportunities, participants will understand more deeply that the vision of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the vision of the parish as a community of disciples.

What RCIA/OCIA leaders and teams can expect:

Fellowship with initiation ministers from around the midwest.
Interactive multimedia presentations and expert training.
Opportunities for prayerful reflection on the liturgies of the RCIA/OCIA.
On-site bookstore to peruse and purchase helpful resources for your ministry.

More Details / Más detalles

Intensive Workshop for RCIA Coordinators & Teams, Deacons and Priests // Taller intensivo para coordinadores y equipos de RICA, diáconos y sacerdotes

Day 1: Friday, August 23rd, 2024 from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

The Gift of Relationships: A Call to Accompaniment

English: Through this talk, we will reflect on the importance of personal relationships with the Lord and with others, leading us to deepen our understanding of the art of accompaniment. This requires listening with the heart, discerning what the Father is calling us to, and trusting that the Lord is at work in the person and through the situations of life. An optional Happy Hour will be held from 8:00pm – 9:00pm.

Español: A través de esta charla reflexionaremos sobre la importancia de las relaciones personales con el Señor y con los demás, llevándonos a profundizar nuestra comprensión del arte del acompañamiento. Esto requiere escuchar con el corazón, discernir a qué nos llama el Padre y confiar en que el Señor obra en la persona y a través de las situaciones de la vida. Se llevará a cabo un Happy Hour opcional de 8:00 p. m. a 9:00 p. m.

Day 2: Saturday, August 24th, 2024 from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

The Vision of Christian Initiation Ministry

English: This intensive workshop serves as a foundational course for those involved in the ministry of Christian initiation. Participants will receive an overview of the four stages of initiation and the accompanying rituals. Additionally, we will examine the pastoral principles associated with this ministry, as well as the role of the baptized faithful.

Español: La visión de la ministerio de iniciación cristiana Este taller intensivo sirve como una clase básica para aquellos involucrados en el ministerio de iniciación cristiana. Este taller ofrece una visión general de las cuatro etapas de la iniciación y los rituales que las acompañan. Además, examinaremos los principios pastorales asociados con este ministerio, así como el papel de los fieles bautizados.

Presenters

MICHAEL RUZICKI (English)

Director of Sacred Music and Liturgy

Saint Mary of the Lake and Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Chicago, IL

RACHEL ESPINOZA (English)

Editor and Liturgical Training Consultant LTP

Chicago, IL

XIMENA DEBROECK (Español)

Leadership Consultant Catholic Leadership Institute

LETICIA PEREZ (Español)

Coordinadora de Iniciación Cristiana

Arquidiócesis de Los Ángeles

Important Dates

Becoming more intentional in mission and action means our individual relationships should reflect the interactions of Jesus.

Helpful Resources

Resources coming soon!

Liturgy Office

The Office for Liturgy and Sacramental Life coordinates and directs the preparation, celebration, and evaluation of the liturgical celebrations of the Archbishop.

Emily Lopez

Director of Adult Evangelization

Here to Serve You

Karla Melgar

Consultant for Evangelization

Lee McMahon

Consultant for Evangelization

Dcn. Dana Nearmyer

Director of Evangelization

Here to Serve You

Feel free to reach out to any of our team members using their contact information below.

Deacon Dana Nearmyer heads up the Office of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. His role is to serve pastors and parish leaders in the area of Evangelization.

Emily partners with pastors and lay leaders to talk with them about the their parish identity, their vision, their parish’s strengths and weaknesses, and how they see evangelization being improved in their community.

Karla is excited to be part of the Evangelization team; to share her experience in collaboration with others and serve as a bridge between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking communities.

With an extensive background in media and digital content creation, Lee is looking forward to partnering with pastors and parish leaders to provide them with the tools they need to fulfill the great commission.

The Office of Evangelization for the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Site Design by Lee McMahon