Item: X1725

Groundbreaking nationwide study describes the reality of the Church in the United States today and the future of the Church.

Item: X1653

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The Hail Mary is one of the most world's most beloved prayers. Its scriptural origins offer hope for the lonely, the lost, and the suffering. Having been a central prayer for countless millennia, it is not a surprise that the Hail Mary has had influence in various areas of culture, including music, art, and even sports. This informative pamphlet explains the recital of the Hail Mary by multiple Christian faiths, the purpose of the prayer and the meaning behind its structure. This guide also offers suggestions of how to pray the Hail Mary each day.

Item: P1848

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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: P1857

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Since the first Christian centuries, many followers of Jesus throughout the world have insisted that Mary came to guide and encourage them. Each of these apparitions, or "manifestations," communicated through different physical senses - especially touch, hearing, and sight. This pamphlet explains what apparitions are and how the church evaluates them, highlighting those approved by the Church and feast days established in honor of Marian apparitions despite the later emergence of modern guidelines.

Item: P1850

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Events have brought to light divisions within our country, our families and across the world. With Pope Francis as our guide and with our gaze always on Christ, this pamphlet reminds us that what unites us is greater than what divides us. Love One Another: Finding Peace in a Divided Nation includes Church teaching on love and civility and practical ways we can heal the divisions of our day so that we might together "walk in the light of the God of peace." (Isaiah 2:5)

Item: P1859

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For Catholics, devotion to Mary is part of our heritage and the life of our faith. The sacred Scriptures remind us that Mary's acceptance of God's activity in her life is exemplary and serves as a model for all of us. This pamphlet offers insight into Mary as a Jewish woman, a peasant woman, a woman of Faith, the Mother of God, and as a model disciple. Reflection questions are incorporated throughout to help us meditate on how we can respond to God's call.

Item: P1843

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Fatima has become one of the major pilgrimage sites in the world, with up to four million people a year visiting the Basilica of Our Lady of Fátima, built on the site of the apparitions. Perhaps the greatest effect, however, has been the ever-increasing devotion to the Rosary. This new pamphlet explains the story of Fatima, reveals the three secrets Our Lady bestowed the children, and offers suggestions to live out the call of Fatima.

Item: P1837

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This pamphlet helps Catholics examine their ideas about giving and generosity, the connection between giving and gratitude, explores the concept of sacrificial giving, and gives concrete steps toward becoming more generous.

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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.

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

Item: X1814

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Be inspired every day by the simple words of now St. Teresa of Calcutta with this new magnet. Put it on your refrigerator, locker, filing cabinet, or anywhere you will see it each day, as a reminder to simply pray. Her secret, prayer, is one we can make our own, and realize the joy, peace, and love we can both experience and share as she did.

Item: X1806

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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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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.

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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.

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