"Anne Koester has filled a vital need in the literature on the initiation of children of catechumenal age. She rightly insists that their formation must be catechetical, liturgical, communal and apostolic, that we must take their conversion seriously, and that we focus on their experience of engaging the faith in action. All ministers of initiation will be well served in this straightforward review of the RCIA process for this age group."
Catherine Vincie, RSHM, PhD
"A must read for those involved in implementing the catechumenate adapted for children and youth! Attention to critical pastoral questions inspires a return to the ritual text for Christian initiation that informs pastoral decisions about authentic adaptation that leads to discipleship. It will be required reading in my course on the catechumenate for pastoral ministers."
Diana Dudoit Raiche, PhD, University of Dallas
Anne Koester's upcoming book Children and Youth in the Catechumenate, which will finally be made available September 27th, explains how catechumenate ministers can immerse young seekers in Christian life apprenticeships. Anne is a 2000 graduate of the SOT/Sem. She now teaches Theology at Georgetown University.
