Founded in 1998 by a group of bishops, priests, and laity, the Association for Catechumenal Ministry (ACM) seeks to foster the full implementation of the Order of Christian Initiation by providing a communications, resources, and education network for diocesan and parish personnel involved in the work of the catechumenate. The Association’s resources and work reflect its focus on the complimentarity and indispensability of the various components (liturgical, catechetical, and pastoral) of a comprehensive Christian initiation process.