RCIA Adapted for Children

Information

Who belongs in RCIA adapted for Children?

  • Unbaptized children (over the age of 7) or teens (catechumens)
  • Baptized but uncatechized children who have little understanding of God or church (candidate)
  • Children baptized in another Christian faith (candidate)
  • Parents (optional)- It is very important to directly include parents

Articles about RCIA Adapted for Children

Six Proven Ways to Improve your Children’s RCIA – by TEAM RCIA

Program Resources for RCIA Adapted for Children

Materials designed specifically for RCIA adapted for children:

Materials that focus on core Church teachings.:

  • Our Catholic Heritage– Published by RCL Benziger- Level I for elementary aged children and Level II for middle school youth.
  • One Faith, One Lord– Published by Sadlier – Sixteen lessons for middle school/high school youth. Published in English and bilingual Spanish/English.
  • Our Catholic Faith- Published by Sadlier –  Fourteen lessons for middle school youth. Published in English and bilingual Spanish/English.
  • Bridges to Faith– Published by Loyola Press- Designed for children 8-11. Published in English and bilingual Spanish/English.
  • Our Catholic Identity– Published by RCL- Workbooks for grades 1-8.  Published in English and bilingual Spanish/English.

References for RCIA Leaders and Teams:

Guide for Celebrating Christian Initiation with Children, 2017, Liturgy Training Publications

Guide to Adapting the RCIA for Children, 2017, Liturgy Training Publications

Guide to the RCIA for Children:  Q&A For Parents, 2017 Liturgy Training Publications