RCIA: Sacramental Preparation

Course Description

The RCIA process is designed to serve the Holy Spirit’s work of conversion, deeply involving a parish community in the shared work of offering the goodness and graces of the Catholic Church to all souls. This course, through exploring the three aspects of the process, is a comprehensive walk through Mother Church’s vision for initiation of new children into her fold and into relationship with the Trinity, and how to pragmatically and effectively implement this in a modern parish setting.

Class 1: The Vision for the RCIA Process: Something Old and Something New

Class 2: The Liturgical Aspect of the RCIA Process

Class 3: The Catechetical Aspect of the RCIA Process

Class 4: The Pastoral Aspect of the RCIA Process

Class 5: An RCIA Process that Serves the Spirit’s Work of Conversion


Your Instructor


Dr. William Keimig
Dr. William Keimig

William Keimig, DMin., is the Assistant Director of the Catechetical Institute at Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio. He holds a Doctorate in Ministry from the Catholic University of America, and a Master’s Degree in Theology and Christian Ministry with a Certification in Catechetics from Franciscan University.

Dr. Keimig served as the Director of Religious Education at St. Mary’s of Piscataway Catholic Church in Clinton, Maryland for 15 years. For nine years, he served as the Director of the Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM), which assists dioceses in training clergy and laity to do RCIA ministry, and was the managing editor of ACM’s series of RCIA texts currently used in thousands of U.S. parishes and in many other countries.


Course Curriculum


  RCIA: Sacramental Preparation
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
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How do I receive a certificate of completion for this course?
If you are interested in obtaining a certificate of completion for this course, you must pass this quiz. A passing grade is 14 correct answers or higher. Once you have passed this quiz, you will receive your certificate via e-mail.
Do you offer bulk discounts if I have a large group of people that want to take the class?
Yes, we do have bulk discounts available. Please give us a call to inquire: 847-837-4542
How long is this course?
This course is comprised of 5 one-hour classes. You can pause it at any time and resume where you left off.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
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