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What is The Faith Connection?
The Faith Connection is a two-page weekly resource that helps parishioners prepare for and respond to the Sunday Scripture readings they hear proclaimed at Mass. Its colorful format and features connecting the readings to everyday life have made it one of RCL Benziger’s most popular resources for a number of years.

Who are the writers of The Faith Connection?
RCL Benziger currently employs a team of five writers:

Father Louis J. Cameli, STD, is a priest of the Archdiocese of Chicago. Currently, he serves as the Cardinal's Delegate for Christian Formation and Mission. Father Cameli has long-standing connections with RCL Benziger, especially as an author and theological consultant for Faith First.

Adele J. Gonzalez, DMin is the founder and president of Get With It, LLC, an organization committed to human and spiritual growth through the fostering of healthy relationships with self, others, the world, and God, For over 30 years, she worked in lay ministry formation in the Archdiocese of Miami.

Carol Gura, former Director for Evangelization in the Diocese of Cleveland, is a writer who has written two books on women’s spirituality: Crossing the River and Seasons of the Soul and was a co-author of Foundations in Faith, an RCL Benziger resource for the RCIA. 

Daniel S. Mulhall currently serves as the National Catechetical Advisor for RCL Benziger. He has worked in the field of catechetical ministry for more than 30 years at the parish, diocesan, and national levels. Before joining RCL Benziger, he served as Assistant Secretary for Catechesis and Inculturation for USCCB.

George M. Smiga, STD is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland and teaches scripture and homiletics at St. Mary Seminary and Graduate School of Theology in Wickliffe, Ohio.

Why is The Faith Connection changing to an online format?
The technology now exists for us to offer The Faith Connection for sale to you online in a secure and efficient way. Since The Faith Connection is a time-sensitive weekly resource, it seemed an ideal resource to consider for an online delivery system which increases your ability to reach more people at a far lower cost than ever before.

How do I use The Faith Connection?
The Faith Connection has a variety of uses. You may use it as a bulletin insert each week as a connection to the Sunday readings for your parishioners. Since it is based on the Sunday readings, it will also be a helpful resource for participants in the RCIA process. It can also be used with small faith communities, Bible sharing groups, parents, and parishioners who are homebound or convalescing. All users will find references to both the Sunday and daily Scripture readings, as well as helpful reflection questions and suggestions for living out the Gospel message.

How may I use The Faith Connection online once I purchase and begin to download it?
You may print as many copies as you wish for any ministry use within your parish. You may also post it online on your parish Web site for all your parishioners to read, or you may e-mail it to them. This allows you to reach as many people as you wish for the same cost that previously would only have given you enough for 50 people.
Note that these permissions only allow you to use The Faith Connection with your own parishioners. The terms of use that you agree to when you make your purchase online will make that clear to you. .

How do I purchase The Faith Connection online?
Go to our new Web site, RCLBFaithConnection.com. By clicking on the “To Purchase” link, you will get full instructions on your purchase options. You will be able to download both black and white and color versions of each issue. Once you make your online purchase, you will receive a password to access materials for the membership you have chosen. You will receive this password within 1-3 days. With this password you may log into the site and begin using the The Faith Connection.

May I request samples before I purchase The Faith Connection?
Yes, sample downloads are available at RCLBFaithConnection.com.

What does The Faith Connection online format cost?
The Premium Membership is $149.95. The subscription gives you access to the Web site for a period of one year. You will receive a reminder notice as the time approaches to renew your membership.

When I buy a membership to The Faith Connection, will the full year be available to me all at once?
No. Just as the print version is shipped periodically during the year, you will receive periodic uploads of The Faith Connection. We will always post three upcoming Sundays at a time to aid you in your planning. Past issues for the current calendar year will remain available for the remainder of the year.