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| Your shortlist | Association for Catechumenal Ministry / Liturgy Training PublicationsACM RCIA Participant's Book A comprehensive parish OCIA/RCIA catechetical program (On the Journey) developed by the Association for Catechumenal Ministry and distributed with Liturgy Training Publications and Comcenter, featuring 380 reproducible participant handouts and 60 doctrinal session plans. | AscensionFulfilled: Uncovering the Biblical Foundations of Catholicism An apologetics and adult faith formation study by Sonja Corbitt from Ascension exploring how the Old Testament tabernacle, priesthood, and liturgical feasts find their fulfillment in the Catholic Church and sacraments. |
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| Publisher | Association for Catechumenal Ministry / Liturgy Training Publications | Ascension |
| Category | OCIA | OCIA |
| Ages | Adults | Adults (OCIA inquirers, returning Catholics, and adult faith formation) |
| Format | print participant book and USB flash drive, catechist manual, leader manual, overview chart, sponsor handbook | video (DVD or online streaming) + book + print workbook |
| Sessions | 60 doctrinal session plans across the 4 periods of OCIA (380 printable handouts) | 7 sessions in Part One (plus 7 sessions in Part Two) |
| Price (as published) | Participant Book and USB Flash Drive $69.95; OCIA Catechist Manual $54.95; RCIA Leader Manual $64.95 | Book $14.95; Workbook $24.95; Study Set $27.95; Starter Pack $99.95 |
| Spanish edition | yes (Spanish downloadable PDF resources available at acmocia.org/espanol) | yes |
| Leader guide | Includes a dedicated OCIA Catechist Manual (60 session plans with Scripture/CCC references, key terms, music, and discussion questions), an OCIA Leader Manual for parish team implementation, and a Godparent and Sponsor Handbook. | Starter Pack ($99.95) includes the Workbook, companion book, DVD set, and online access; workbook lessons contain structured group discussion questions, facilitator notes, and Old-to-New Testament charts suited for OCIA and adult inquiry groups. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-15 | 2026-10-15 |
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