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TLC Registration and Information
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Total Lifelong Catechesis (TLC)
Family Formation Model of Catechesis
TLC, which stands for Total Lifelong Catechesis, is a family formation model of catechesis. This is a parish-based program that catechizes the entire family. Our goal is to build strong Catholic families in which children learn the joys of following Jesus Christ and the truths of their Faith through the witness of Christian life given by their parents. TLC provides education and formation along with a place to form community and friendship with an emphasis on encouraging, equipping, and supporting parents as they raise and educate their children in the Catholic faith.
“Family catechesis…precedes, accompanies and enriches all other forms of catechesis.
Thus there cannot be too great an effort on the part of Christian parent to prepare for this
ministry of being their own children’s catechists and to carry it out with tireless zeal.”
Pope St. John Paul II, Catechesi TradendaeWho is TLC For?
TLC is for all families of St. Albert’s. While the main emphasis is for families with school-aged children, we invite all parishioners who are looking for education and formation, along with community and friendship.
What does TLC Look Like?
TLC is once a month on a Sunday or Wednesday where families gather for:- Mass – TLC Mass is once a month during a 9am Mass
- Meal – Families enjoy a shared meal and time for fellowship
- Message – Families learn about a specific faith topic each month
The remainder of the month parents teach and share the faith to their children in the home with the resources provided from Sophia Institute called A Family of Faith. Engaging in spiritual conversations and learning at home, praying together, along with participation at Mass help the family grow in holiness.
TLC Session Times:- Sunday from 10:15am–12:15pm
- Wednesday from 6:15–8:15pm
Typical Monthly Session:- Mass - One Sunday a month
- Meal – 30 minutes
- Message – 90 minutes
- Opening Prayer and Large Group Gathering
- Breakout Sessions for Children, Youth and Adults
- Closing Prayer and Dismissal
What to expect in Adult Breakout Sessions?
The adult breakout sessions include a faith presentation on the topic of the month, small group discussion time, Q & A with the priest, and guidance for home study.
What to expect in Children and Youth Breakout Sessions?
The children and youth breakout sessions include a faith lesson on the topic of the month along with the use of crafts, activities and videos to help enhance the understanding of the lesson.
What are the benefits of TLC?Engage familiesHelps families practice their faith and participate fully in the parish. Families come together regularly growing in relationship with one another and learning the truths of the Catholic Faith.Learn to Follow JesusAs families continue to come together to learn about the life of Jesus Christ, His teachings, and the Catholic Faith, they desire to know Him better. The home becomes the place of deep learning as families desire to follow Jesus more closely.Rebuild the Domestic ChurchThe family is, so to speak, the domestic church.” ( Lumen Gentium #11) This means that it is in the context of the family that we first learn who God is and to prayerfully seek His will for us. As parents and children engage in discussion about what they are learning, spiritual curiosity is awakened and families desire to deepen their understanding.Everybody needs a little TLC!
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Contact Us
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jwoldchurchofstalbert.orgDirector of Religious Education
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