The current issue of A Vision of Discipleship focuses on confirmation and developing a deeper sacramental awareness. The issue also has a brief reflection by Bishop Michael Pryse on his daughter's experience in a parish when some catechumenal features were incorporated within a confirmation program. He writes that we ought in our catechesis move away from instructional approaches and towards the experiential. He offers seven suggestions in the article on how to be encouragers of this savouring. She is convinced that renewal of the baptized people can be effectively begun by adapting the principles of the adult catechumenate.
Conversion is presented as an ongoing process.
All sessions provided are based on sound adult learning principles and adhere to good catechetical processes. Sessions are easy to follow and as the author indicates can provide a springboard for many other creative ideas. Even though the book comes out of the RCIA and means much needs to be adapted for Lutheran use, the materials on continuing conversion, the Lenten retreat materials, lots of gathering and closing prayers on the various themes, and a workshop on parish hospitality are items to be considered. The format is coil-bound with most pages ready for duplicating as handouts.