The Celtic Breviary

Via Forma’s guide to all things Celtic Christianity. Breviary means both “summary” and “little prayer book” and, wouldn’t you know it, this has both. The Breviary has everything you need to walk through this year of the Celtic Way. Consider it your textbook, providing an extensive overview (64 pages!) of the Celtic way of spirituality, including:

• basic history
• defining characteristics
• a picture of Celtic worship
• key figures
• theological distinctions
• art and symbolism
• further resources to explore
• a collection of ancient Celtic prayers

*Included in the Celtic Way Planning Bundle

Worship and Preaching Inspiration

Ideas for sermon series, including topical and biblical themes, liturgical seasons, and more. This guide offers plenty of ideas to help you as you discern what themes and topics will work best for your people. We promise, there’s enough in here to inspire you for all 52 weeks of the year…and perhaps beyond.

*Included in the Celtic Way Planning Bundle

Outdoor Communion Liturgy

For the Celts, worship was an outdoor activity, often around trees, a sacred well, or a high cross. This simple communion liturgy will provide everything you need to host an outdoor communion service, Celtic style.

Celtic Voices: Exploring Pelagius and Eriugena

This four week group gathering includes an introduction to each theologian, a selection of their writings, and accompanying questions and thoughts for reflection and conversation. Suitable for small groups, Sunday School classes, even sermon inspiration, this is a great introduction to two of Celtic Christianity’s best theologians. This also includes a Facilitator’s Guide, making it easy for anyone to lead.

*Available as an individual purchase

Celtic Traditions of Advent

In this simple two week class, explore Celtic Advent traditions and learn how many of our own beloved traditions stem from the Celts. This resource comes with a set of illustrated cards that make this class an interactive affair, where a number of people can be part of telling these tradition stories. In Advent’s busyness, this class couldn’t be easier.

*Included in the Celtic Way Advent Bundle

Celtic Advent Family Liturgy

A simple take-home booklet for families to use as they travel through Advent. Even the busiest families can find time for this accessible booklet, suitable for a wide range of ages.

*Included in the Celtic Way Advent Bundle

Celtic Crafts and St. Patrick’s Fun

Find creative ways to explore Celtic Christianity, craft-style, including hosting a St. Patrick’s Day event. This bundle of crafts and ideas can be used as a stand-alone event, an intergenerational workshop, Sunday School material, or a supplement to worship.

New Year Intention Workshop

People are often looking for time to reflect, imagine, and pray as the new year arrives. Why not provide the time and space for them to do it? This interactive contemplative workshop is designed to allow participants time to reflect with intention about the close of the year and the coming of the new year. Designed around the wisdom of Celtic seasons, this workshop includes a leader guide, signage, prayer cards, a finger labyrinth, and a robust participant packet for journaling and reflection. All you need to do is find a space and set up some stations. While it’s a wonderful opportunity for your congregation, it’s also a fantastic opportunity to offer something worthwhile to the broader community beyond your doors. It’s also great for church staff!

*Available for individual purchase

Prayer of St. Patrick card

A simple gift to your congregation, this prayer card can be used as a bookmark, kept on the fridge, or displayed anywhere all year.

How to Walk the Labyrinth handout

A simple handout for those who are new to walking a labyrinth, and for those who simply want to be steeped once again in the labyrinth’s ancient wisdom.

The Celtic Way Graphics Kit

The Celtic Way logo, slides and other graphic design items you can use all year.