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| Your shortlist | Liguori PublicationsJourney of Faith for Adults Print and digital lessons organized around the four phases of OCIA, with coordinated adult, teen, and child editions. Wraparound leader guides provide instructions, teaching tips, and additional discussion points. | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron)Catholicism Study Program A ten-lesson video and print study for adults, also offered for use in OCIA. The combined guide includes participant study materials, facilitator instructions, and suggested responses. |
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| Publisher | Liguori Publications | Word on Fire (Bishop Barron) |
| Category | OCIA | OCIA |
| Ages | Adults (also teen and children editions) | Adults |
| Format | print + digital flipbooks | video + print |
| Sessions | 4 phases of OCIA (lesson count not stated) | 10 lessons |
| Price (as published) | Digital lessons $120/yr per age group (Liguori subscription page; did not load on re-check); participant set $22.99 and Inquiry Leader Guide $25.99 via resellers (unverified on re-check) | Combined Facilitator/Study Guide $29.95; Film Series DVD/Blu-ray $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore |
| Spanish edition | yes (Jornada de fe) | yes (CATOLICISMO Guia de Estudio $29.95 and Serie CATOLICISMO Pelicula $99.95 on Word on Fire Bookstore) |
| Leader guide | Wraparound leader guides 'contain complete instructions, tips and additional discussion points'; publisher says a first-time volunteer can 'walk into your RCIA class and start leading.' Same content across adult/teen/child editions so families learn together. | Combined guide includes Facilitator's How-To Guide, suggested responses and full study guide; Word on Fire says its study programs suit OCIA. |
| Last updated | 2026-10-13 | 2026-10-15 |
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