This resource book for catechists and group leaders consists of prayers, poems, tips, cooperation games, group-building activities, and general crafts. Covering the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Ordinary Time, it can be used with the Celebrating the Lectionary program or with any other catechetical program. Users of CTL's Covenant People, Spirit Alive, Justice and Mercy, or Christian Initiation of Children packets will receive one of these booklets in each packet.

8 1/2 x 11, saddlestitched.

Faith Formation you can trust! Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur from the Archdiocese of Chicago. Celebrating the Lectionary is an innovative, flexible, and affordable collection of faith formation resources. CTL materials are grounded in the Sunday readings and the liturgical year. You will find a comprehensive array of manuals for a variety of uses in the parish, school, home, and community—each with the goal of supporting lifelong faith development.

Early-Bird discount of an additional 10% is reflected in the price when ordering before June 15, 2008. Bulk Discounts apply year-round:

3 - 4 of the same packet		15%
5 - 9		20%
10 or more		25% (discounts calculated automatically in Cart)

Table of Contents

• Introduction to Skills and Methods
  • Storytelling and symbol
  • Drama
• Biblical Costumes and Props
• Using the Bible Creatively
• How Symbols and Rituals Help Shape Our Faith
• Advent and Christmas Symbols and Crafts
• Lenten and Easter Symbols and Crafts
• Biblical Images of God
• Leading Guided Meditations
• Poetry
• Creating and Writing Prayers
• Opening and Closing Prayers
• Traditional Prayers
• Journaling
• Games and Activities
  • Get-Acquainted Games
  • Group-Building Activities
  • Cooperative Games
  • Games for Remembering Biblical Stories
  • Using Game Boards
• Enabling Faith-in-Action
  • Outreach Tips
  • More Outreach Ideas
  • Mission Awareness Resources
  • "Welcome" in Other Languages
• Debating Procedures
• Letter-Writing Campaigns
• Fund-Raising
• Basic Supply Kit
• Craft Ideas
  • Craft Recipes and Activities
  • Card-Making
  • Candle-Making
• Craft Clay
  • Play dough recipes
  • Crafts
  • Puppet Making
  • Banner-Making
• Music Resources
  • Songwriting Tips
  • Musical Instruments
• Index