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Eucharist as Sacrament of Initiation: Forum Essay #2
Nathan D. Mitchell
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Jesus’ distinctive ministry of eating anything with anyone at any time redefined the religious and cultural meaning of dining. What is the path we take to arrive at the table that Jesus linked to the reign of God and that Christians connect with the death of Jesus? Anyone who is serious about understanding the meaning of the Eucharist will find much to ponder in this book. Great endnotes for further study.
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Order Code: EUCHIN
Price: $12.00
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Images of Baptism: Forum Essay #6
Maxwell Johnson
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Much of the current theology of Baptism focuses on the image of Baptism as dying and rising, as found in Romans, chapter 6. But, other images such as rebirth and adoption also resound in scripture and tradition. As the author proposes, recovering these traditions may suggest other appropriate feasts for the celebration of Baptism and will deepen the appreciation and understanding of the sacrament itself.
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Liturgical Spirituality and the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: Forum Essay #5
Shawn Madigan, CSJ
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults has provided a model of formation that has the potential for renewing the Church. Madigan looks at the rites of the Christian initiation as formative and expressive of that spirituality for catechumens, candidates for reception into the full communion of the Catholic Church and the entire assembly.
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| 978-0-929650-80-7 |
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On the Rite of Election: Forum Essay #3
Rita Ferrone
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What is the Rite of Election all about? Where did it come from? Why is it part of the order of Christian initiation? How has the celebration of this rite in the United States disclosed or distorted its meaning? This book examines the history, shape, and theology of the rite with great insight and analysis of the questions.
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Preaching the Rites of Christian Initiation: Forum Essay #4
Jan Michael Joncas
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The Liturgy of the Word is the primary place where the formation of catechumens, and indeed all the faithful, takes place. The role of preaching, therefore, is of critical importance. What is liturgical preaching? How should a preacher prepare? What wisdom can we gain from some of the Church’s earliest and best preachers?
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| 978-0-929650-79-1 |
Order Code: PI
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The Role of Assembly in the Christian Initiation of Adults: Forum Essay #1
Catherine Vincie, RSHM
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The "Forum Essays" series is a collaborative effort between LTP and The North American Forum on the Catechumenate. The purpose is to provide an opportunity for scholars to explore issues emerging from the implementation of the order of Christian initiation. They are excellent resources for the ongoing education of initiation teams and all parish ministers.
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