First Communion

Christian Worship

Resource Description
Roman Missal Related Links Links to websites from Catholic leadership, videos, and other study resources on the Roman Missal.
Guide for the Preparation of the Confirmation Liturgy Confirmation Liturgy document intended for those at the parish who are responsible for preparing the Confirmation liturgy. It contains the information needed about all the options available to parishes this particular liturgy.
Handbooks and Prayer Cards Handbooks available through the Archdiocese of Detroit Print Shop:
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion (EMHC) | Lectors | Adoration of Blessed Sacrament | Layperson's Manual: Communion of the Sick
Order a printed copy or download the PDF version. Other resources are available.
Questions & Answers Find answers to questions about RCIA, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Patronal Feast, Mass Intentions, Parish Liturgical Ministries and more.
Worship Newsletter A monthly publication of all the events and happenings of the Archdiocese of Detroit Office of Christian Worship.

Resources for Pastoral Musicians

Resource   Description
Music Newsletter A weekly publication for pastoral musicians of music events and happenings.
Liturgical Musician Certification Every pastoral musician must attain certification through courses approved by the Archdiocese of Detroit. Applications for new ministers and renewing your certification.

Resources for the Triduum

Resource   Description
Planning Sheet for Holy Thursday Guide for planning the Holy Thursday service.
Planning Sheet for Good Friday Guide for planning the Good Friday service.
Planning Sheet for Easter Vigil Guide for planning the Easter Vigil service.
Guide for Clustered Parishes Guide for clustered parishes to use as they prepare for the Triduum celebration in order to move towards the ideal unification.
Rubic Changes Compiled list of the rubric changes or variations in the Third Edition of the Roman Missal.

Resources for RCIA Teams

Resource   Description
RCIA Coordinator Certification The Church has always required proper preparation for those who exercise a ministry. The process of becoming a youth minister requires taking classes in ministerial certification.
Candidates for Full Communion The critical issue is who is considered catechized and who uncatechized and how does the catechumenal team help each on the conversion journey.
Differences in Major Religions Outline of major differences between Catholic and other major faith traditions.
Preparation for the Scrutinies Lenten Retreat for Catechumens, Candidates and the Parish Community
Sacramental Record Keeping Grid Quick reference chart on information required for record keeping.
Initiating Children of Catechetical Age Chart outlining the material contained in the statement: Pastoral Challenge of Implementing the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for Children Who Have Reached Catechetical Age.
Certificates for Adults Full Initiation / Full Communion certificate templates
Precatechumenate Questionnaire RCIA initial interview form.
Bibliography for RCIA
Bibliography of books, periodicals, newsletters, and videos for the Catechumenate
Reference this information directly at http://www.aod.org/worshipstaff/