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! 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! Liturgical Focus CTL is grounded in and flows back to the liturgy. Readings referencing in all packets are from the Sunday lectionary. Doctrine is presented from the perspective of each of the liturgical years: A, B, & C. Each packet includes liturgical season backgrounds. CTL follows the baptismal catechumenate model of faith formation. Each session includes Sunday reading backgrounds. All CTL packets are year-round calendar dated and written new each year. CTL unites the parish in formation, liturgy, and mission. How can I qualify for a discount? Save 15% on any packet you order as a downloadable PDF, and there are no additional shipping charges on downloads. Save 10% on the new 2009–2010 CTL packets if you order by June 15, 2009. Quantity discounts are available for three or more of the same item. Quantity discounts and the "early bird discount" will be calculated automatically by the shopping cart system. 3-4 15% 5-9 20% 10+ 25% Download Free 2009-2010 Sample Sessions Below! God with Us: Exploring the Living God with Ages 3 - 5 Introduction Sample Session Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background Pray and Celebrate: Exploring the Sacramental Life with Ages 6 - 8   Introduction Sample Session  Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background   Righteous Living: Exploring the Moral Life with Ages 9 - 11   Introduction Sample Session  Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background   Covenant People: Exploring the Church and Her History with Ages 12 – 14   Introduction  Sample Session  Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background   Spirit Alive: Exploring Mission, Ministry, and Service with Youth   Introduction  Sample Session  Bilingual Discussion Questions Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background   Justice and Mercy: Exploring Catholic Identity with Adults   Introduction Sample Session  Catechumenate Dismissal Questions  Bilingual Discussion Questions Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background   Children’s Liturgy of the Word: A Weekly Resource   Introduction Sample Session  Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background   Christian Initiation of Children: Weekly Resources for Ages 5-14   Introduction  Sample Session  Catechumenate Dismissal Questions  Family Sharing Sheet Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background   Program Guide: A Manual for Directors, Pastors, and Administrators   Introduction Introduction to Catechist Formation Session Prayer Service Year Overview Season Background   Scope and Sequence   Scripture Background   The Word to Go/La palabra para llevar: Bilingual Weekly Handouts for Faith Sharing/Hojas semanales para compartir la fe   Introduction Sample Session