Description
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) contains the latest translation of the Order of Christian Initiation by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL), the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Confirmed by the Apostolic See.
The format and presentation of each of the rites have been arranged for the convenience of the celebrant, with two-color printing and highly readable type. Includes appendices with acclamations, hymns, songs, and the National Statutes for the Catechumenate.
All Magnificat attention to beauty and detail in beautifully crafted ritual book.
Features:
- Conveniently sized easy to use by oneself or with an altar server
- Logical page breaks that never interrupt the flow of a prayer
- Font size, colors, and spacing optimized, with the priest’s text in bold, as in the Roman Missal
- Durable semi-leather hardcover with gold-embossed image of Christ in glory in a mandorla
- Easy-to-use format: 6.75 x 9.25 inches
- Head band and traditional stitching increases durability
- High-opacity cream-colored paper
- Font size, colors, and spacing optimized, with the priest’s text in bold, as in the Roman Missal
- For sturdy satin ribbons
- Handy size and durable construction
As per the USCCB, orders may begin shipping November 1, 2024. This revised ritual edition may be used as of December 1, 2024 (First Sunday of Advent). Mandatory use begins Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.