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Written by Maureen Kelly, internationally recognized expert in catechesis and the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word with children, Children’s Liturgy of the Word provides liturgy preparation pages and liturgy guides for every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation from September 6, 2009 through August 29, 2010. The prayer leader is provided with everything he or she needs to effectively lead children in a prayerful and fruitful celebration of the Word.

Features:

• Liturgically and doctrinally sound.
• Easy-to-use, step-by-step liturgy guides and complete text for homily/reflection that make celebrating the Word with children easy, even for inexperienced leaders.
• Homily/Reflection connects the Word to the life experiences of children.
• Both Year C and Year A Liturgy Guides for the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Sundays of Lent.
• Available by online download, on CD-ROM, or in bound printed format.
• Can be used with or without other resources in the Celebrating the Lectionary program.

Maureen A. Kelly is an internationally known catechist and lecturer. She has a MA in Theology from the Catholic University of Louvain in Belgium and has held parish, diocesan, and national positions in children’s and adult catechesis and formation. She is one of the founding members of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate.

Includes:

• Scripture Backgrounds that illuminate each reading with citations from major Church documents.
• Season Backgrounds that give an overview of each liturgical season, the Lectionary readings proclaimed during it, and how the season connects to faith formation for children, youth, and adults.
• Liturgy Preparation pages that guide the prayer leader in getting ready to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word with children.
• Liturgy Guides for each Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation that provide an outline for the celebration of the Word with children.

Available Bulk Discounting:

• 3-4 copies: 15%
• 5-9 copies: 20%
• 10 or more: 25%

This resource is no longer available.  To order the 2010-2011 edition, go to Children's Liturgy of the Word 2010-2011 or click here.