{"product_id":"journey-of-faith-adults-enlightenment-loose-leaf","title":"Journey of Faith Adults, Enlightenment - Loose Leaf","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRedemptorist Pastoral Publication\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe process by which adults are initiated into the Catholic faith throughout the United States is now called the OCIA--the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults. \"Order\" is a clearer translation of the Latin term for the process formerly known as the RCIA--the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. People preparing for baptism and reception into the Church celebrate several rites as part of the order to which those rites belong--an order whose mission is to journey in the faith. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops adopted the name change in 2021, with American dioceses introducing the name thereafter. For more information, please contact your local diocese.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJourney of Faith for Adults\u003c\/em\u003e welcomes adults of all ages and backgrounds to the Catholic faith and meets them where they are in their own faith journey, using an engaging pastoral style. Based on the ever-popular and long-running Christian initiation program from Liguori Publications, \u003cem\u003eJourney of Faith\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eJornada de Fe\u003c\/em\u003e (previously, \u003cem\u003eCamino de Fe\u003c\/em\u003e) addresses relevant life issues, faith topics, and questions in a catechetical approach to OCIA.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow with a new, more modern design, Journey of Faith combines discussion questions, private journaling, and other activities to appeal to a variety of learners and offer a program that's flexible enough for you to modify to your particular needs. For parishes that enjoy Liguori's \u003cem\u003eCatholic Update\u003c\/em\u003e newsletter, lesson-by-lesson references allow you to easily supplement any topics with timely and enlightening articles. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJourney of Faith for Adults, Enlightenment\u003c\/em\u003e guides participants through a period of self-reflection and preparation for the sacraments in a way that's relevant to where they are in their own lives. They will learn about God's mercy and forgiveness, through an introduction to the scrutinies, and be encouraged to participate in the Lenten practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. There is also a group Lenten retreat, an opportunity for them to spend some quiet time with themselves and God before becoming fully initiated into the Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe related comprehensive \u003cem\u003eLeader Guide\u003c\/em\u003e gives you everything you need to walk into your OCIA class and start leading--whether you're a veteran OCIA instructor or a first-time volunteer. Additional discussion points prepare you for their responses and keep the conversation going. The contemporary wraparound design enables you to see what your participants see so you can spend more time teaching and growing in faith alongside your group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 10.6 x 8.2 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47728340205816,"sku":"9780764826276","price":12.94,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/5629\/7208\/files\/RGsvN2EzN29ncU1sby9CUE01aUtBdz09.webp?v=1767288305","url":"https:\/\/barneysbooksellers.com\/products\/journey-of-faith-adults-enlightenment-loose-leaf","provider":"Barney's Book Sellers","version":"1.0","type":"link"}