A series of reflections on every part of the Mass that describes boredom-the "good" boredom that opens us to the quiet interior space where we can encounter God-as a "sweet gift." It is there that full participation in the Mass becomes possible.

Item: T1807

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In the early twenty-first century, one in four children in the United States has at least one parent who is foreign-born. Immigration has helped shape the United States since its beginning and continues to do so today.

What the Church Teaches: Immigration, puts this divisive issue in the context of what the Church teaches and why, offering guidance for the many Catholics who are disturbed and confused by what is being communicated in the news media and on talk radio.

Item: P1856

Father Mitch Pacwa, S.J., renowned spiritual leader and popular author and TV host, guides us through seven sessions on the Holy Spirit. Each session includes catechesis, discussion questions, and a call to put the learning into practice.

Item: T1726

This new book leads us through the important, basic disciplines that characterize disciples, then teaches us to recognize and defend against the struggles that often accompany a renewed relationship with Christ.

Item: T1712

Catholic Parent Know-How: Preparing Your Child for Baptism is not just about the moment of Baptism, because Baptism is not just about one moment. Baptism is a lifetime sacrament.

Item: X1812

Catholic Parent Know-How: How to Be a Godparent explains everything a Godparent needs to know.

Item: X1814

Catholic Parent Know-How: How to Be a Godparent explains everything a Godparent needs to know.

Item: X1813

Catholic Parent Know-How: Preparing Your Child for Baptism is not just about the moment of Baptism, because Baptism is not just about one moment. Baptism is a lifetime sacrament.

Item: X1811

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Pope Francis continues to guide and lead the Church, calling us to be a sign of mercy and encouragement for families of all shapes and sizes. Our Sunday Visitor's pamphlet offers a preview of Pope Francis' Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family that examines a wide variety of issues facing families today. The pamphlet includes a prayer from the Apostolic Exhortation, summary of each chapter, and suggestions of how to grow in faith and love.

Item: P1803

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.

Item: X1767

Once your parish children have completed their celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation -- baptism, confirmation, and eucharist -- it is important to remind families that this is not the end. Each of us is called to continuing conversion and a lifelong journey of growing closer to God. This booklet was written to help families live the promise they celebrate in the Sacraments, and to dive even deeper into the Paschal Mystery. Topics include: helping children respond to the gifts of the Spirit and bear the fruit of the Spirit, six important habits for families to continue the journey, and helping children to live and share the faith.

Item: X1769

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Pope Francis continues to guide and lead the Church, calling us to be a sign of mercy and encouragement for families of all shapes and sizes. Our Sunday Visitor's pamphlet offers a preview of Pope Francis' Amoris Laetitia: On Love in the Family that examines a wide variety of issues facing families today. The pamphlet includes a prayer from the Apostolic Exhortation, summary of each chapter, and suggestions of how to grow in faith and love.

Item: P1802

Pope Francis calls us to be a sign of mercy and encouragement for families of all shapes and sizes in his apostolic exhortation. This edition includes exclusive reflection and discussion questions to help Catholics understand and act upon this call.

Item: T1763

Once your parish children have completed their celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation -- baptism, confirmation, and eucharist -- it is important to remind families that this is not the end. Each of us is called to continuing conversion and a lifelong journey of growing closer to God. This booklet was written to help families live the promise they celebrate in the Sacraments, and to dive even deeper into the Paschal Mystery. Topics include: helping children respond to the gifts of the Spirit and bear the fruit of the Spirit, six important habits for families to continue the journey, and helping children to live and share the faith.

Item: X1768

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.

Item: X1766

Being a confirmation sponsor is not just a one-time thing: it is not just a ceremonial role. It is a significant, critical relationship in the life of this young person--for the rest of his or her life. This revised and redesigned resource will provide direction for your spiritual commitment.

Item: X1792

Being a confirmation sponsor is not just a one-time thing: it is not just a ceremonial role. It is a significant, critical relationship in the life of this young person--for the rest of his or her life. This revised and redesigned resource will provide direction for your spiritual commitment.

Item: X1791

This time of Confirmation, completing Baptism, now gives your whole family a chance to reflect with your son or daughter on the all-pervading importance of our Catholic life. Confirmation is a celebration of the ongoing power of the already-present Holy Spirit in our lives, the Spirit first received in Baptism. Confirmation deepens and intensifies the gifts of the Spirit. Parents of confirmands will appreciate knowing what to expect and how to help prepare their child for confirmation with aid of this revised and redesigned resource.

Item: X1762