This book attempts to unravel the confusion surrounding prebaptismal and postbaptismal catechesis in the church. There are so many ideas, textbooks and audiovisuals around that bewilderment easily results. Our authors put the puzzle together for you by:

Paying attention to scripture

Examining the patristic models for baptismal catechesis

Considering the possibility for mystagogy

Asking how the lectionary functions as a sourcebook

Discussing the movement of catechumens through the lectionary

Showing how preschool, grade, teen and adult catecheses differ

Illustrating how initiatory symbols can come alive for adults