When parents had their child baptized, they promised to raise him or her to learn and experience Our Catholic Faith. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of those steps in fulfilling that promise.

Reconciliation is a reminder to all of us that "God loves us no matter what." A child's first experience of the sacrament will set the stage for what should become a lifetime of experiencing God's unconditional love in this great tradition of our Faith. For this reason, it is important for parents to inform themselves concerning what the Church teaches about reconciliation and how best to communicate those teachings ot our children.

Now completely redesigned with a fresh new look and feel, 8-page Catholic Parent Know-How: First Reconciliation gives parents the confidence to communicate Church teachings on Reconciliation to their child.

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Making health care decisions is never an easy task. Today there are many options available to ease human suffering and prolong life. There are also many voices advocating for medical choices that do not embrace the Christian vision of the human person. And so, health care decisions have become more difficult and heart wrenching to make.

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Lent during the Jubilee Year of Mercy provides parishes with the opportunity to emphasize mercy as a key element in our preparation for Christ's coming at Easter. Prayer, meditation, reflection on the life of Mary, and the Works of Mercy, along with suggestions for Lenten practices centered on mercy help Catholics move toward a spiritual conversion that will lead to action.

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Reinforce any sacramental preparation program with these family-focused resources to boost engagement, understanding, and love of Christ.

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In response to Pope Francis' release of his encyclical Laudato Si', On Care For Our Common Home outlines the encyclical's main points, breaking it down so Catholics can understand it, and takes an unbiased look at what Pope Francis is calling us as a Church to do.

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Providing straightforward answers to questions, some of which may go unasked, is one key step parishes can take to meet people where they are on their faith journey, and connect them more closely with the Faith.

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In many situations -- at home, at work, in social media -- Catholics are often challenged with questions or criticisms of our Faith, some very harsh. Now you can prepare your parish to be bold in defending the Faith, but in a way that is merciful, open, and loving. Ten Principles of Civil Communication: Defending the Faith without Raising Your Voice and Losing Friends is great for adults or teens, and includes principles are simple, practical, and easy to remember.

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Everyone wants to be happy. Many of us spend time and money on things we think will bring us happiness -- and while they may work for a short time, they don't bring happiness that lasts. Pope Francis has identified the ten secrets to true happiness that we can put into practice every day regardless of our age or stage of life.

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Help parish families celebrate Advent and prepare for the coming of Christ with this feature-rich pamphlet created just for them. For each week of Advent, families can follow along as they read scripture together, light the advent wreath candle and say a simple prayer, and join in a fun or thought-provoking family activity that encourages a deeper participation in the Advent season than ever before.

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With its simple, accessible message, this pamphlet reaches people with the message that your parish welcomes and invites everyone to come, to worship, and to be a part of the life of the Church -- even if they have been away. Includes encouragement from Pope Francis, what to expect their first time back, how to deal with their feelings about Church, and ideas for what to do after their visit.

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What does it take to be an outstanding catechist? Our Sunday Visitor has boiled down the essentials into one great TOP TEN list. This quick, easy-to-read pamphlet is perfect for encouraging current catechists to grow in these ten important characteristics, and for those considering becoming catechists to learn that it's a very achievable goal.

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A handy resource for all parish children that helps them through every step of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Sized to make it convenient to bring along to Confession, it is also handy to have inside the confessional.

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Pope Francis has awakened the world to the need for mercy, and urges each of us to "travel this path of mercy." But what is mercy exactly? How does Jesus model mercy? What are the works of mercy? And most important, how and why can I become more merciful myself?

Now Catholics can learn eight very practical ways to become more merciful -- things like avoiding gossip, refusing to retaliate when offended, accepting mercy from others -- each including a simple reflection question to ponder.

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In one handy little book you have all you need to learn many Catholic prayers including our foundational prayers, daily prayers, prayers from the Sacraments, and lots more. In the morning, at the dinner table, at bedtime, or any time, you can turn to this tiny treasure to enrich your family's life with prayer.

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With this pamphlet, Spanish-speaking Catholics will begin to understand the difference between worldly "happiness" that is all about pleasure, and the true happiness that comes from following the path Jesus sets out for us with the beatitudes. Simple but effective explanations outline what each beatitude means, and how it relates to our walk with God, leading to true happiness. Each section includes a brief reflection to keep in mind as parishioners prayerfully begin to practice each one.

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Catholics will understand the scope and meaning behind Pope Francis' first apostolic exhortation in this pamphlet by Our Sunday Visitor, The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium. Includes important quotes from the exhortation, and summarizes key points.

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