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For Immediate Release Contact: Leonardo Camargo 408-286-8505 Leonardoc@rpinet.com www.resourcepublications.com

SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23, 2005 — Resource Publications announces the reorganization of its whole-parish faith formation program, Celebrating The Lectionary, under the guiding hand of new editor Janet Miller.

Miller has been involved with faith formation for more than thirty-five years.  First a catechist and CCD coordinator, then a Catholic school teacher, she is now a catechetical writer, consultant, and presenter. She worked on the teams in the Diocese of Fresno, Calif., to develop master catechist formation and youth ministry formation.  Janet has been a presenter in the ministry formation and diaconate programs.  She graduated from Santa Clara University’s pastoral ministries program with a master’s degree in catechetics, and her thesis became the subject of a book, Catechizing for Justice, published by Resource Publications.  A featured guest for many years on Channel 49, KNXT, Fresno, she is a frequent faith presenter in the Diocese of Fresno and beyond.  She resides in Dos Palos with her husband and is the mother of four grown children.

Miller, together with editorial manager Helen St.Paul and a team of experienced and highly qualified writers, provides an outstanding liturgy-based, whole-parish faith formation program with a spiraling approach to systematic doctrine.  New for this year is a Scope & Sequence, which outlines the doctrinal focus at each developmental age.  CTL continues to be grounded in the liturgy, the Sunday readings, and the liturgical calendar, acknowledging the liturgy as the heart of Christian life.

The program, based on the baptismal catechumenate model of faith formation, spans the life cycle — from age three through adults. The focus is on forming disciples who, nurtured through liturgy and catechesis, go forth into family life, the workplace, and communities to carry on the mission of Jesus. There are no textbooks to buy with this approach.  CTL’s catechist packets contain complete sessions. Participant handouts may be copied as needed.

The packets have been renamed to reflect the integration of systematic doctrinal content, and they have been reorganized into age groups that more accurately reflect learning and developmental groupings.  Click here for more detailed information.

CELEBRATING THE LECTIONARY 2005–2006 A Liturgy-Based Whole-Community Faith Formation Program Edited by Janet Miller  Six age-level packets Three catechumenate packets Three packets containing bilingual components Junior and high school youth ministry packets Eight supplemental packets and support materials

CTL is shipped in two segments.  September through February is shipped in July.  In late December, the remainder of the packet(s) is mailed.  However, the entire Program Guide is mailed in July to assist in program planning.

Currently, an Early Bird Discount is in effect.  Order and pay by June 1, 2005, and receive a 10% discount.  Order before June 1 and pay in August, and you will still receive a 5% discount.  These discounts can be added to quantity discounts for greater savings.

To order Celebrating The Lectionary or to get more information:

•       Call Resource Publications at 888-273-7782 (toll-free).
•       Visit www.celebratingthelectionary.com.
•       E-mail info@rpinet.com.

For interviews, speaking engagements, or workshops, call 408-286-8505 or e-mail Leonardo@rpinet.com.

Resource Publications, Inc., strives to help people reach their fullest potential on both personal and professional levels, primarily by providing leadership resources for use by leaders in ministry and education. Current ministry resources include Ministry & Liturgy magazine, Liturgical Catechesis magazine, Celebrating The Lectionary whole-parish faith formation program, Sacramental Register 4.0, and many other books and music collections. Visit the RPI website at www.resourcepublications.com.