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This simple, practical booklet, teaches catechists and teachers how to involve parents and engage families - by teaching the way God teaches us!
In just 16 pages, you'll learn:
This booklet includes questions for reflection in each section, as well as tips for catechists and teachers. When we engage the whole family with the process of catechesis, we not only strengthen family bonds, but help build a Church full of disciples.This booklet includes questions for reflection in each section, as well as tips for catechists and teachers. When we engage the whole family with the process of catechesis, we not only strengthen family bonds, but help build a Church full of disciples.
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Many Catholics struggle with current political issues, or don't understand what the Church teaches about voting. Now in A Guide to Catholic Voting you can educate all your parishioners with answers to important questions like: Does the Church tell me who to vote for? How can my Faith help me decide how to vote? What are the key priorities Catholics need to consider in the voting booth? How can I know how to prioritize? Help your parish make decisions they can feel good about as they cast their vote in good conscience.
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Many Catholics struggle with current political issues, or don't understand what the Church teaches about voting. Now in A Guide to Catholic Voting you can educate all your parishioners with answers to important questions like: Does the Church tell me who to vote for? How can my Faith help me decide how to vote? What are the key priorities Catholics need to consider in the voting booth? How can I know how to prioritize? Help your parish make decisions they can feel good about as they cast their vote in good conscience.
R.E.A.L. Formation is a culturally responsive catechetical program designed for Hispanic youth. Many assume that this age group doesn’t want to open up or talk about God. But what if the issue isn’t the students — What if it’s the way the material is presented?
The R.E.A.L. Formation Participant Book is designed for them — not just to teach the faith, but to make it relevant to their lives. It has been written for high school students and is intended to lead them into early adulthood — even still it may be used for middle school, and many of the lessons have been effective with young adults as well. The aim is to be a Confirmation leadership development program.
How the Saints Shaped History focuses on the essential role of the saints, as vessels of God's grace, in moving the Church (and the world!) through her two-thousand-year history. Written especially for everyday Catholics hungry to learn more about the Faith, this book is both comprehensive and accessible. It tells the story of how more than 180 saints, from Saint Mary Magdalene to Pope Saint John Paul II, led the Church through many crises and back to her spiritual roots.
In Andrew Is Up All Night, children will learn how to handle the tricky emotion of fear with the help of their Catholic Faith!
By the end of each book in this series, children will learn what that particular emotion looks and feels like, and that the emotion itself is normal. Bible stories, wisdom from saints, and prayer are also included so that children can understand that even great heroes of the Bible and saints through the ages have felt the same way.
In Jane's Dismal Day, children will learn how to handle the tricky emotion of sadness with the help of their Catholic Faith!
By the end of each book in this series, children will learn what that particular emotion looks and feels like, and that the emotion itself is normal. Bible stories, wisdom from saints, and prayer are also included so that children can understand that even great heroes of the Bible and saints through the ages have felt the same way.
In Alex Blows His Top, children will learn how to handle the tricky emotion of anger with the help of their Catholic Faith!
By the end of each book in this series, children will learn what that particular emotion looks and feels like, and that the emotion itself is normal. Bible stories, wisdom from saints, and prayer are also included so that children can understand that even great heroes of the Bible and saints through the ages have felt the same way.
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Being a Catholic dad is both a great privilege and a big responsibility. Along with their mothers, we've been entrusted to raise our kids to know and love God and to prepare them for lives as Catholic men and women. Odds are, we're good at it, we enjoy it, and we all deserve a pat on the back for the work we do raising our children in the Faith. In this pamphlet, you will undoubtedly see some things suggested that you're already doing. But you may also see some that serve as reminders of how to be a better and more effective Catholic dad. Pick one or two of the practices suggested that will make a big difference for your family, and start doing them.
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Being a Catholic dad is both a great privilege and a big responsibility. Along with their mothers, we've been entrusted to raise our kids to know and love God and to prepare them for lives as Catholic men and women. Odds are, we're good at it, we enjoy it, and we all deserve a pat on the back for the work we do raising our children in the Faith. In this pamphlet, you will undoubtedly see some things suggested that you're already doing. But you may also see some that serve as reminders of how to be a better and more effective Catholic dad. Pick one or two of the practices suggested that will make a big difference for your family, and start doing them.
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Help Catholics in your parish understand the teachings in Pope Francis’ latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti in this brief and easy-to-understand pamphlet. Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship outlines the eight chapters in the encyclical and gives an excellent overview of its teachings on fraternal love, world peace, and social justice. It is important for Catholics to understand and act on the call to care for one another, promote the common good, and respect the dignity of all persons. Share this pamphlet with your entire parish and encourage them to take the next step and read the encyclical in its entirety. This pamphlet is also a useful resource for RCIA candidates, as well as faith formation classes and groups.
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Help Catholics in your parish understand the teachings in Pope Francis’ latest encyclical, Fratelli Tutti in this brief and easy-to-understand pamphlet. Fratelli Tutti: On Fraternity and Social Friendship outlines the eight chapters in the encyclical and gives an excellent overview of its teachings on fraternal love, world peace, and social justice. It is important for Catholics to understand and act on the call to care for one another, promote the common good, and respect the dignity of all persons. Share this pamphlet with your entire parish and encourage them to take the next step and read the encyclical in its entirety. This pamphlet is also a useful resource for RCIA candidates, as well as faith formation classes and groups.
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Your parish families may not recognize the name — Saint Margaret of Castello — but they will soon know and revere her as a saint who can teach us all about the logic of divine love. Margaret’s life was, on the surface, tragic — multiple disabilities, cruel and indifferent parents, confined in solitary for years, then abandoned in a strange city a homeless beggar. So why, in the face of all this suffering, was Margaret compassionate, loving, and joyful? This pamphlet captures the thrilling and inspiring story of a woman whose deep faith, trust in God’s providence, and selfless giving allowed her to rise above her limitations, teaching us that everyone is capable of serving God and fellow man.
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Your parish families may not recognize the name — Saint Margaret of Castello — but they will soon know and revere her as a saint who can teach us all about the logic of divine love. Margaret’s life was, on the surface, tragic — multiple disabilities, cruel and indifferent parents, confined in solitary for years, then abandoned in a strange city a homeless beggar. So why, in the face of all this suffering, was Margaret compassionate, loving, and joyful? This pamphlet captures the thrilling and inspiring story of a woman whose deep faith, trust in God’s providence, and selfless giving allowed her to rise above her limitations, teaching us that everyone is capable of serving God and fellow man.
As parents guide their children on the journey to complete the sacraments of initiation, they may have many questions: “Isn’t it unusual for children to receive Confirmation before the Eucharist? Why are people using the words “restored order” or “original order”? “I thought or was taught that you needed to be more of an adult to receive Confirmation — why is the Church changing what it has always done?” This resource is meant to help parents reflect on those very questions. It invites them to move to a deeper understanding of the role of the Holy Spirit in the Sacraments of Initiation and explore the celebration of the sacraments from a historical perspective. Most importantly this resource will offer parents the opportunity to hear the call of the Holy Spirit to live a more conscious life of faith.
As parents guide their children on the journey to complete the sacraments of initiation, they may have many questions: “Isn’t it unusual for children to receive Confirmation before the Eucharist? Why are people using the words “restored order” or “original order”? “I thought or was taught that you needed to be more of an adult to receive Confirmation — why is the Church changing what it has always done?” This resource is meant to help parents reflect on those very questions. It invites them to move to a deeper understanding of the role of the Holy Spirit in the Sacraments of Initiation and explore the celebration of the sacraments from a historical perspective. Most importantly this resource will offer parents the opportunity to hear the call of the Holy Spirit to live a more conscious life of faith.
Sister Lucia Treanor, a direct relative of Elwood, tells of his extraordinary heroism in the face of danger. But Elwood: The Story of a Catholic World War II Hero is more than that — it is the story of true faith and real virtue, born of a love for God and others, which gave the young Captain Euart the fortitude to do what was needed when the time came.
Using psychological research, engaging real-life examples, and discussing the truths of the Catholic Faith, author and therapist Julia Marie Hogan shows in A Work in Progress: Embracing the Life God Gave You how to reclaim your sense of direction and purpose in life. By identifying priorities, making empowering decisions, setting boundaries, practicing self-care, knowing your limits, and embracing commitment (rather than being afraid of it) you can find your path to fulfillment.
America's got faith! You’ll find it in every state - in grand cathedrals and tiny chapels, in miracle shrines and underwater statues, and even in blessed dirt. Finding these sacred places hasn’t been easy - until now! Monuments, Marvels, and Miracles: A Traveler’s Guide to Catholic America takes you to more than 500 of the country’s most intriguing holy sites, each with a riveting story to tell.
In Educating for Eternity: A Teacher's Companion for Making Every Class Catholic, Brett Salkeld, Ph.D., explains the role of Catholic anthropology in education and accompanies Catholic teachers in integrating the Faith into all aspects of the curriculum. From math and science to health and social studies, every subject can and should be taught from a Catholic worldview. And in doing so the true purpose of Catholic education is fulfilled.