Full Communion with Us: The Reception of Candidates in the OCIA

A practical guide for initiation ministers on the appropriate ways to accompany Christians who are already baptized, and who now seek to enter into the Catholic Church.  The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults offers pathways for preparing both unbaptized catechumens entering into the Christian life and validly baptized Christians of other denominations who seek to enter into the Catholic Church. However, there is often confusion about the proper ways of accompanying those who are already baptized and celebrating the sacraments of initiation with them. In Full Communion with Us, Paul Turner provides an in-depth analysis of the pages of the OCIA that concern baptized candidates, with guidance that takes seriously both the liturgical rites and the Catholic Church’s ecumenical commitments. Those who are preparing the formation as well as the liturgical celebrations pertaining to baptized candidates will find this an invaluable resource.

"In Full Communion with Us, Paul Turner brings much-needed clarity to the often-confused practice of celebrating sacraments with baptized candidates. He carefully distinguishes their path from that of catechumens, honoring their prior Christian journey of faith while faithfully explaining the Church’s vision for their reception into full communion. Turner’s clear, pastoral style makes this book a must-read for every parish serious about welcoming baptized Christians into the full communion of the Catholic Church with the dignity, understanding, and care they deserve."
Nick Wagner, Codirector of Team Initiation and author of Field Hospital Catechesis: The Core Content for RCIA Formation

“Paul Turner’s latest exploration of the revised liturgical books skillfully weaves the history of welcoming the already baptized into the Catholic church, with the how and why of the rite today. With his characteristically well-researched explanations of what has changed, what hasn’t, and the theological and pastoral reasonings for both, Paul not only breaks open the liturgical text, but offers pragmatic advice for preparing candidates, celebrating their reception, and helping them live out their communion fully.”
Rev. Michael L. Lewis, pastor, Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, and director of the Office of Worship for the Diocese of El Paso, Texas

A practical guide for initiation ministers on the appropriate ways to accompany Christians who are already baptized, and who now seek to enter into the Catholic Church.
 
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults offers pathways for preparing both unbaptized catechumens entering into the Christian life and validly baptized Christians of other denominations who seek to enter into the Catholic Church. However, there is often confusion about the proper ways of accompanying those who are already baptized and celebrating the sacraments of initiation with them. In Full Communion with Us, Paul Turner provides an in-depth analysis of the pages of the OCIA that concern baptized candidates, with guidance that takes seriously both the liturgical rites and the Catholic Church’s ecumenical commitments. Those who are preparing the formation as well as the liturgical celebrations pertaining to baptized candidates will find this an invaluable resource.

• | Author: Paul Turner
• | Publisher: Liturgical Press
• | Publication Date: Sep 15, 2025
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9798400801662
• | ISBN-10: 840080166Y