Experience the difference!

Encourage life long faith formation and support ongoing conversion!

Faith formation today means reaching beyond the classroom and connecting with the center of parish life—the liturgy. Faith formation is about forming disciples—disciples who are formed in a worshiping community on fire with the faith—so full of the spirit, in fact, that people young and old can't wait to share their faith with one another and all who are touched by their lives.

Connect faith formation to the liturgical celebration.

The primary event in the faith lives of Catholics is the liturgy, but how do you connect that liturgical experience to the faith journeys of all the people in your programs—children, inquirers, catechumens, candidates, and life-long learners?

The Celebrating The Lectionary series uses the Sunday readings as the springboard for weekly faith formation sessions that include Scripture sharing, discussion, and engaging, age-appropriate activities. Each session breaks open the readings, helps people connect the Scripture to their lives, and suggests opportunities for people to put their developing faith into action. This is faith formation that encourages people to live the call to service and celebration!

What about doctrine?

Since CTL uses the lectionary readings of the church year, participants are formed in the story of Jesus' life, death, and resurrection and the continuing mission of the church as witness in the world. The doctrine and tradition of the Catholic Church is covered throughout the church year, as outlined in CTL's complete, year-long Scope & Sequence, which outlines spiraling systematic doctrinal points presented each week through the lens of the readings and the liturgical calendar.

Finally—
a whole-community solution!
(Or just select for a specific need.)

Wondering where to start? You could start by choosing whichever age-level packets you need—there are specially prepared sessions for preschoolers, youth, adults, and all ages in between. But CTL doesn't stop there—you might also want catechumenate sessions for children and/or adults; Children's Liturgy of the Word; and bilingual (English-Spanish) handouts to put in your Sunday bulletin for at-home faith sharing. Put all of these components together, and you've got the comprehensive, whole community faith formation experience you're looking for!

Wait. There's more!

The CTL series and its companion publications have so much to offer that we can't even describe it all here. Check out the summarized information below on this web page, and click on individual packets for more information and sample materials to show you how CTL can help your parish experience the difference of community-inspired faith formation!

"As a staff we are always excited about connecting those with whom we minister with quality resources such as CTL—especially as the vision of Whole Community Catechesis continues to take root throughout the Archdiocese and across the country.  CTL is such a wonderful resource that lends itself incredibly well to the ongoing faith formation of the whole community. "
- Fr. David Loftus, Consultant/Coordinator, Adult Education & Catechist Formation,
  Office of Religious Education
  Archdiocese of Los Angeles

"It wasn't long before we realized that the implementation of CTL had completed the catechetical circle for us.  Adults are being catechized by children and children by adults.  The Mass has become the central focus for what is happening, not only with the catechumenate but for all sacramental preparation as well.  Registration is up and children are excited about coming again."
- Heidi Macko, Regional Director,
  Department of Christian Formation
  Diocese of Ogdensburg, NY

Spiraling Doctrinal Formation

Doctrine is integrated in a spiraling approach throughout age-level packets.

Click on the age group or title for more information.

Click to view entire Scope & Sequence. (PDF format)

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Liturgical Focus (all packets)

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Catechetical Age-Level Packets

Developmental Age-Level Packets	Prayer Focus	Doctrinal Focus	Evangelization and Discipleship Focus	Bonus Features	Date & Cost Prices below are over 60% off the regular price.
God With Us Ages 3, 4, 5	Introduction to Prayer	Who is God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?	Color Activity Pages to connect Scripture to life and encourage sharing at home—holy cards, games, and more	Color Activity Pages; Color Posters; Catechetical Activity Resource Book #1	Sept.-Aug. $37 Was $99
Pray & Celebrate Ages 6, 7, 8	Liturgical Spontaneous Intercessory	Sacraments and Sacramentals; Eucharist, Reconciliation	Color Activity Pages to connect Scripture to life and encourage sharing at home—holy cards, games, and more	Color Activity Pages; Color Posters; Catechetical Activity Resource Book #1	Sept.-Aug $37 Was $99
Righteous Living Ages 9, 10, 11	Liturgical Spontaneous Intercessory	Catholic Morality; Decision Making; Social Concern	Color Activity Pages to connect Scripture to life and encourage sharing at home—holy cards, games, and more	Color Activity Pages; Color Posters; Catechetical Activity Resource Book #1	Sept.-Aug  $37 Was $99
Covenant People Ages 12, 13, 14	Journaling Spontaneous Intercessory	Church & Church History	Faith-sharing discussion and action response; hands-on activities	Color Posters; Catechetical Resource Book #2; Community-building activities	Sept.-Aug  $37 Was $99
Spirit Alive Youth	Journaling Faith-sharing Contemplative	Salvation History; Mission & Ministry	Weekly Reflection and Action Pages (WRAP) - bilingual	Color Posters; Catechumenate Dismissal Questions; Bilingual WRAP, Prayers, and Discussion Questions; Catechetical Resource Book #2	Sept.-Aug.  $37 Was $99
Justice & Mercy Adult	Journaling Faith-sharing Contemplative Spontaneous Intercessory	Reign of God; Social Justice	Faith-sharing discussion and action response	Color Posters; Catechumenate Dismissal Questions; Year A Scrutinies; Bilingual Prayers and Discussion Questions; Catechetical Resource Book	Sept.-Aug.  $37 Was $99

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Supplemental CTL Packets

Packet	Bonus Features	Dates & Cost
Program Guide	New Each Year: Catechist formation session.  Scope & Sequence and Sunday Backgrounds on the readings for every week of the year. An invaluable resource for the pastor, program director, and/or homilist.	Sept.-Aug. $18.50 Was $49
Christian Initiation for Children	Year-round, appropriate for use in a multi-age group, includes catechumenate dismissal questions. Includes Color Posters, Color Activity Pages and Catechetical Resource Book #2.	Sept.-Aug. $37 Was $99
Children's Liturgy of the Word	Complete liturgy plans including homilies/reflections. For year-round use in a multi-age group.	Sept.-Aug. $33.25 Was $89
The Word To Go/La Palabra Para Llevar	Handouts with discussion questions for each Sunday for families, shut-ins, catechumens, or bulletin inserts for the entire parish. Bilingual (en español), reproducible. Also includes bilingual Family Prayer Book.	Sept.-Aug. $18.50 Was $49
Color Activity Pages One set included in children's age-level and Children's Catechumenate packets. Recommend one set for each child ages 3-11.	Activities to encourage sharing with family and friends: storytelling, review, holy cards, and integration into everyday life. One packet for each child age 3-11 is recommended.	Sept.-May $12 SOLD OUT!
Color Posters One set included in all age-level and Children's Catechumenate packets.	Four 17" × 22" catechetical images that can be used as prayer focal points, storytelling aids, or ice-breakers/discussion starters.	$3.50 Was $9
Director's Supplement	Includes every session for every packet. An affordable way for the director to have a copy of every session without purchasing an extra of each packet.	$56 Was $149
Activity Sheet Masters	Includes every Activity Sheet for every packet for ease of reproducing.	Sept.-Aug. $56 Was $149
Catechetical Activity Resource Book #1 (for Ages 3-11) One included in children's age-level packets.	The best from 15 years of CTL: crafts, recipes, games, activities, and more.	$2.25 Was $6
Catechetical Resource Book  #2 (for Youth-Adult) One included in packets for ages 12-Adult and Children's Catechumenate.	The best from 15 years of CTL: ice-breakers, prayers, games, group activities, and more.	$2.25 Was $6

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