Dedicated to making a fully implemented Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. Supporting the reconciliation ministries implicit in the Rite. Committed to evangelization and conversion through catechesis, liturgy, discipleship, and mission.

Dawn On The Horizon is designed to train young adults and their adult advisers how to conduct an evangelizing Communities) is designed to help older adolescents and young adults build a small community and experience the dynamics of pastoral ministry in a small community. This process of community building consists of four stages: general preparation, an initial journey, eight community meetings, and a final retreat. Through this process, the participants receive an invitation to walk with Jesus on a communal journey and, together with other young people, build God's Reign on earth. Part 2 (Dawn on the Horizon: A Novella) is about a parish group of Hispanic ministry in small communities. Dawn on the Horizon is divided into two parts. Part 1 (A Process for Creating Small older adolescents and young adults. The novella constitutes the key instrument for the reflections done by the participants in the initial journey and the community meetings. Its purpose is to encourage the group participants to reflect critically on their personal, community, and social lives through the characters in the story. St. Mary's Press, 2000.

A guide to train young adults and their adult advisers on how to conduct an evangelizing community.

CREATING SMALL CHURCH COMMUNITIES: A Plan for Restructuring the Parish and Renewing Catholic Life - Third Revised Edition by Arthur R. Baranowski. ...

A short, easy-to-use summary by Barbara A. Darling, with Jack Ventura, SM of the steps to take in beginning small groups for faith sharing. Practical wisdom from small Christian communities around the world and concrete step-by-step suggestions. Good Ground Press.

This is a 12-session program with a participant book for each member of the group, a facilitator's guide, and audio tapes. It is meant for a group that is beginning, or a group of people who may be experienced in small groups but have never been together with each other in this format. Available also in Spanish.