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Introduction
Introduction
Here are the handouts (titles only) and other references for each session.
The supplementary materials listed here are based on the Evangelium slides.
The links to the different books of the Bible are to entire chapters, not to specific verses. For example: Genesis Chapter 1 Verse 1 -- The link for this would be for the entire Genesis Chapter 1 (all verses). Just read the verses listed as supplement to the topic.
Learning Tip
Learning Tip
If you have any questions, please write them down. Bring them up in the next RCIA session and/or contact anyone from the RCIA team.
For the Chinese version of the CCC, just read the parts/numbers mentioned in the English version.
There are extra videos here for a deeper learning. I invite you to view them later especially after you receive the Sacraments of Baptism and/or Confirmation.
Orientation
Orientation
Evangelium
Evangelium
Four Pillars of CCC
Handouts
Handouts
Orientation slides (PDF)
What is a Rite (special topic)
Sign of the Cross (special topic)
Amen (special topic)
RCIA Periods
RCIA Periods
Inquiry Period / Period of Catechesis
Period of Catechumenate (with Breaking Open the Word)
Period of Purification and Enlightenment
Rite of Initiation - Easter Vigil
Mystagogia (Period of Post Baptismal Catechesis)
Supplements
Supplements
Talk 1 - Meaning of Life
Talk 1 - Meaning of Life
Handouts
Handouts
Attributes of God
Does God Exist?
God the Father
Supplements
Supplements
About the knowledge of God from creation
About the knowledge of God from creation
About the existence of God
About the existence of God
Man's Capacity for God (Compendium of CCC Questions 1 to 5) (CCC 0001-0025 Chinese version)
Talk 2 - Creation and Fall
Talk 2 - Creation and Fall
Handouts
Handouts
Beauty
God the Creator
Made in His Image
The Mystery of Evil
Original Sin
Supplements
Supplements
What is Genesis? What is the Book of Genesis about?
Story of Creation - Genesis Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 verses 1-3
Creation, Heaven, Man (Compendium of CCC Questions 51-72) (CCC 0050-0141 Chinese version)
From Genesis 2:16-17 (Chapter 2 Verses 16-17)
The LORD God gave the man this order: You are free to eat from any of the trees of the garden except the tree of knowledge of good and evil. From that tree you shall not eat; when you eat from it you shall die.
Story of the Fall - Genesis Chapter 3
The Fall (Compendium of CCC Questions 73-78) (CCC 0050-0141 Chinese version)
The Story of Creation
Talk 3 - Salvation History
Talk 3 - Salvation History
Handouts
Handouts
The Covenant of God with Us
People of God
God's Plan of Salvation
Supplements
Supplements
Book of Luke Chapter 24 Verses 44 to 47 (Luke 24:44-47)
Story of Noah - Book of Genesis Chapter 6 Verse 1 to Chapter 9 Verse 17 (Genesis 6, 7, 8, 9)
Covenant with Abraham - Book of Genesis - selected verses (12:1-3, 17:1-9, 22:1-18) (These link to the entire Chapters 12, 17, and 22.)
The Revelation of God to Man (Compendium of CCC Questions 6 to 9) (CCC 0001-0025 Chinese version)
God's Covenant through Moses - Book of Exodus Chapters 6, 19, 20, 24
God's Covenant with David - 2nd Book of Samuel Chapter 7
Prophecies in Isaiah 53, Ezekiel 36, Jeremiah 32:36-42
John the Baptist encounters Jesus - Book of Matthew 3:1-17
Talk 4 - The Life of Prayer
Talk 4 - The Life of Prayer
Handouts
Handouts
Introduction to Prayer
Aspects of Prayer
Christian meditation
Heights of Prayer, Contemplation
Jesus: Our Exemplar in Prayer
Liturgy of the Hours (special topic)
Praying to Mary: Idolatry or God's Will?
The Battle of Prayer
Types of Prayer
Virtuous Living
Well-Known Catholic Prayer
Principal activities of prayer: Adoration, Thanksgiving, Repentance, Petition/Intercession
Talk 5 - Christ, The Incarnation
Talk 5 - Christ, The Incarnation
Handouts
Handouts
The Incarnation
True God and True Man
The Touch of Jesus
Supplements
Supplements
Accounts of the Annunciation and birth of Jesus - Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-20)
God’s Free Children in Christ - Galatians 4:4-7
“And in Jesus Christ, His only Son our Lord Jesus Christ was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was born of the Virgin Mary” (Compendium of CCC Questions 81-94) (CCC 0050-0141 Chinese version)
Talk 6 - The Life of Christ
Talk 6 - The Life of Christ
Handouts
Handouts
Did Jesus Have to Suffer and Die?
Jesus, the Unexpected Messiah
Did Jesus Always Know He Was God?
Miracles: Proof of Christ's Claims
Supplements
Supplements
About Jesus (Compendium of CCC Questions 103-111) (CCC 0050-0141 Chinese version)
Talk 7 - The Paschal Mystery
Talk 7 - The Paschal Mystery
Handouts
Handouts
The Paschal Mystery
Resurrection
Resurrection of the Body
Supplements
Supplements
"Jesus Christ descended into hell; on the third day He rose again from the dead. Jesus Ascended into Heaven and Is Seated at the Right Hand of God the Father Almighty” (Compendium of CCC Questions 125-132) (CCC 0050-0141 Chinese version)
Talk 8 - The Church
Talk 8 - The Church
Handouts
Handouts
Advent
Angels
Canon Law
History of the Church (special topic)
Infallibility
Lent, Period of Purification
Light and Fire
Liturgical Year
Magisterium
Mystical Body of Christ
New heavens and the new earth
Once saved, always saved
One, Holy, Catholic
Precepts of the Church
Providence
Separated brethren
Servants of the Servants of God
The Church is Apostolic...
Supplements
Supplements
The Church in the Plan of God (Compendium of CCC Questions 147-152) (CCC 0142-0184 Chinese version)
The Church: people of God, body of Christ, temple of the Holy Spirit (Compendium of CCC Questions 153-160) (CCC 0142-0184 Chinese version)
The Church is one, holy, catholic, apostolic (Compendium of CCC Questions 161-176) (CCC 0142-0184 Chinese version)
The Faithful: hierarchy, laity, consecrated life (Compendium of CCC Questions 177-193) (CCC 0142-0184, 0185-0231 Chinese version)
I believe in the communion of saints (Compendium of CCC Questions 194-195) (CCC 0185-0231 Chinese version)
Talk 9 - The Trinity
Talk 9 - The Trinity
Handouts
Handouts
The Blessed Trinity
Sign of the Cross
God the Father
The Son of God
Did Jesus always know that He was God?
The Holy Spirit
Supplements
Supplements
What do these Genesis verses tell us about the Revelation of God in the Old Testament?
Genesis 1:26 "Then God said: Let us make human beings in our image, after our likeness. Let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, the birds of the air, the tame animals, all the wild animals, and all the creatures that crawl on the earth."
Genesis 18:1-16
About The Trinity
“I believe in God the Father Almighty, Creator of heaven and earth.” (Compendium of CCC Questions 43-49) (CCC 0026-0049 Chinese version)
Talk 10 - Scripture and Tradition
Talk 10 - Scripture and Tradition
Handouts
Handouts
Structure of the Bible (special topic)
Can the Bible be taken literally?
Deuterocanonical Books
Responding to the great mysteries
Sacred Scripture
Sacred Tradition
Deposit of Faith
Divine Revelation
Supplements
Supplements
The Transmission of Divine Revelation (Compendium of CCC Questions 11-17) (CCC 0001-0025 Chinese version)
Sacred Scripture (Compendium of CCC Questions 18-24) (CCC 0001-0025 Chinese version)
Talk 11 - Mary and the Four Last Things
Talk 11 - Mary and the Four Last Things
Handouts
Handouts
Apparitions
Four Last Things
Five Doctrines on Mary
Holy Rosary (special topic)
Mary, the New Eve
Mother of God and our Mother
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Supplements
Supplements
“Jesus Christ was conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit, and was born of the Virgin Mary” (Compendium of CCC Questions 95-100) (CCC 0050-0141 Chinese version)
Mary, Mother of Christ, Mother of the Church (Compendium of CCC Questions 196-199) (CCC 0185-0231 Chinese version)
“I BELIEVE IN THE RESURRECTION OF THE BODY” (Compendium of CCC Questions 202-206) (CCC 0185-0231 Chinese version)
“I BELIEVE IN LIFE EVERLASTING” (Compendium of CCC Questions 207-216) (CCC 0185-0231 Chinese version)
Judgement of the Nations (Matthew 25:31-46)
Talk 12 - Liturgy and the Sacraments
Talk 12 - Liturgy and the Sacraments
Handouts
Handouts
Sacramental Economy
Liturgy, an Introduction
Sacraments
Typology: The Sacraments of Initiation and the Bible
Supplements
Supplements
The Paschal Mystery in the Sacraments (Compendium of CCC Questions 224-232) (CCC 0185-0231, 232-278 Chinese version)
Talk 13 - Baptism and Confirmation
Talk 13 - Baptism and Confirmation
Handouts
Handouts
Infant Baptism
Baptism
Confirmation
Supplements
Supplements
The Sacrament of Baptism (Compendium of CCC Questions 251-264) (CCC 232-278 Chinese version)
The Sacrament of Confirmation (Compendium of CCC Questions 265-270) (CCC 232-278 Chinese version)
Coming of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:1-13)
Peter's Speech at Pentecost (Acts 2:14-41)
Communal Life (Acts 2:42-47)
Talk 14 - The Eucharist
Talk 14 - The Eucharist
Handouts
Handouts
Eucharist
In Persona Christi
Real Presence
Reservation of the Eucharist
Viaticum
Supplements
Supplements
The Eucharist (Compendium of CCC Questions 271-294) (CCC 232-278, 279-354 Chinese version)
The Lord's Supper (Matthew 26:26-29, Mark 14:22-25, Luke 22:14-22) - institution of the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist
The Bread of Life Discourse (John 6:22-59)
The Words of Eternal Life (John 6:60-71)
More information about the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist.
Talk 15 - Confession and Anointing
Talk 15 - Confession and Anointing
Handouts
Handouts
Anointing of the Sick
Confession to a Human Being
Continual Conversion and Penance
Conversion to Jesus Christ
Forgiveness
Justification
Reconciliation
Supplements
Supplements
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Compendium of CCC Questions 295-312) (CCC 279-354 Chinese version)
The Sacrament of Anointing (Compendium of CCC Questions 313-320) (CCC 279-354 Chinese version)
Parable of the Lost Son (Luke 15:11-32)
Anointing of the Sick (James 5:13-15)
More information about the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Talk 16 - Marriage and Holy Orders
Talk 16 - Marriage and Holy Orders
Handouts
Handouts
Matrimony
Holy Orders
Male and female He made them
What is a sacramental marriage
Marriage, sexuality, contraception
Celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom
Consecrated life
Priesthood of the faithful
Titles, Terms, and Ministries (special topic)
Women and the priesthood
Supplements
Supplements
The Miracle in the wedding at Cana (John 2:1-11)
Marriage and Family Life
Wives and Husbands (Ephesians 5:21-33)
Children and Parents (Ephesians 6:1-4)
The Sacrament of Marriage / Matrimony (Compendium of CCC Questions 337-350) (CCC 279-354 Chinese version)
The Sacrament of Holy Orders (Compendium of CCC Questions 321-336) (CCC 279-354 Chinese version)
Talk 17- Moral Action
Talk 17- Moral Action
Handouts
Handouts
Seven deadly sins
Temptation
What is Sin?
Works of mercy
Spirit and matter
Sanctity of human life
Social Teaching of the Church
Christian Meaning of Freedom
Christian Meaning of Suffering
Good works
Purgatory
Light of conscience
Supplements
Supplements
Expulsion from Eden (Genesis 3:1-24)
Sin (Compendium of the CCC Questions 391-400) (CCC 355-421 Chinese version)
Temptation of Christ (Luke 4:1-13, Matthew 4:1-11)
Talk 18 - Natural Law and the 10 Commandments
Talk 18 - Natural Law and the 10 Commandments
Handouts
Handouts
Natural Law
[The First 3 Commandments:] God's Law
[The First 3 Commandments:] Veneration of Holy Images
[The First 3 Commandments:] The Sabbath & Sunday Worship
[The Last 7 Commandments:] Jesus the Way, the Truth, and the Life
Honoring our Parents
The Two Great Commandments
Supplements
Supplements
The giving of the Ten Commandments - Exodus 20:2-17 or Deuteronomy 5:6-21
Story of the Rich Young Man - Matthew 19:16-22
The Moral Law (Compendium of CCC Questions 415-421) (CCC 355-421 Chinese version)
Decalogue (Compendium of CCC Questions 434-441) (CCC 422-483 Chinese version)
The Evangelium slides mention
The parable of the Prodigal Son (5-minute video from Bible Project)
The story of Joseph and his brothers (watch this 1.5-hour animated movie or read from Genesis 37 to 50)
Talk 19 - Grace and Beatitudes
Talk 19 - Grace and Beatitudes
Handouts
Handouts
Grace
The Beatitudes
Supplements
Supplements
Exhortation to Christian Virtue (2 Peter 1:1-7)
Virtues (Compendium of CCC Questions 377-388) (CCC 355-421 Chinese version)
Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:3-11)
Our Vocation to Beatitude (Compendium of CCC Questions 359-362) (CCC 355-421 Chinese version)
Talk 20 - Virtues and Vices
Talk 20 - Virtues and Vices
Handouts
Handouts
Virtue of charity
Virtue of faith
Virtue of hope
Virtuous Living
Chastity and Modesty
Holiness and Joy
What are Vices
Profanity
Seven Deadly Sins
Stealing, lying, cheating
What is Sin
Supplements
Supplements
Cardinal Virtues: prudence, fortitude, temperance, justice
Supernatural or theological virtues: faith, hope, charity
Virtues (Compendium of CCC Questions 377-388) (CCC 355-421 Chinese version)
Talk 21 - Christian Life in the World
Talk 21 - Christian Life in the World
Handouts
Handouts
Catholic Family
Dignity and vocation of women
Disciple of Christ
Errors of modern culture
Evangelization
Martyrdom
Sacramental living
Supplements
Supplements
Sermon on the Mount, Various Teachings (Law, Anger, Adultery, Divorce, Oaths, Retaliation), Love of Enemies (Matthew 5:1-48)
For what ends has God instituted Matrimony? (Compendium of CCC Questions 338) (CCC 279-354 Chinese version)
What is forbidden by the fifth commandment? (Compendium of CCC Questions 470) (CCC 422-483 Chinese version)
The Sixth Commandment: You Shall Not Commit Adultery (Compendium of CCC Questions 487-502) (CCC 484-511 Chinese version)
Talk 22 - Praying the Mass
Talk 22 - Praying the Mass
Handouts
Handouts
Catholic Funeral (special topic)
Chrism Mass (special topic)
History of the Mass (special topic)
Liturgical Vocabulary List (special topic)
Liturgy of the Hours
Mass of Ordination to the Sacred Priesthood (special topic)
Parts of the Mass (special topic)
Sacramentals
Supplements
Supplements
Common Prayers ( Compendium of CCC)
The Appearance on the Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-33)
Talk 23 - The Practice of Confession
Talk 23 - The Practice of Confession
Handouts
Handouts
Continual Conversion and Penance
Daily Examination of Conscience (special topic)
Examination of Conscience (special topic)
God's Justice, God's Love
Grace and conversion
Helps in Using the Sacrament of Reconciliation (special topic)
Indulgences
Supplements
Supplements
None
More in this web site
More in this web site
Sacrament of Reconciliation (has videos and other information)
Talk 24 - Presentation of the Creed
Talk 24 - Presentation of the Creed
Presentation
Presentation
Inside the church, have the Liturgy of the Word until the celebrant prays the Apostle's Creed.
This is followed by the presentation of a plaque with the Apostle's Creed to the Elect.
The group proceeds to the catechism venue for the talk.
Handouts
Handouts
Amen (special topic)
Creed (special topic)
Communion of Saints
One, Holy, Catholic
Resurrection of the body
Second coming of Christ
Supplements
Supplements
None
Talk 25 - Presentation of the Lord's Prayer
Talk 25 - Presentation of the Lord's Prayer
Handouts
Handouts
Kingdom of God
Lord's prayer (special topic)
Supplements
Supplements
The Lord's Prayer (Compendium of CCC Questions 578-586) (CCC 571-630 Chinese version)
The Seven Petitions (Compendium of CCC Questions 587-598) (CCC 571-630 Chinese version)
Talk 26 - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Talk 26 - The Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Talk 27 - Catholic Devotion (including Feast Days)
Talk 27 - Catholic Devotion (including Feast Days)
Handouts
Handouts
Advent (special topic)
Apparitions (special topic)
Canonization of Saints (special topic)
Devotion to the Sacred Heart (special topic)
Holy Week (special topic)
Novenas
Our Lady of Guadalupe (special topic)
San Damiano Cross (special topic)
Solemnity of All Saints (special topic)
Solemnity of Easter (special topic)
Solemnity of Pentecost (special topic)
Solemnity of the Ascension (special topic)
Solemnity of the Assumption (special topic)
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin (special topic)
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (special topic)
Solemnity of the Nativity (special topic)
Stations of the Cross (special topic)
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