Sacrament Prep

Introduction to Catholicism: A Complete Course, 2nd Editionby James Sociaspages: 606size: 8.5 x 11ISBN: 978-1-936045-61-7 Hardcover Introduction to Catholicism, 2nd Edition, contains the same Catholic teaching found in the popular original textbook, with expanded topics. Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, this text covers the basic tenets of the Faith and what it means to be Catholic; to include an additional 200+ pages, a new design layout, and additional pieces of full-color...

Together at Baptism Preparing, Celebrating, and Living the Sacrament Author: Robert Hamma Format: Booklet Pages: 128 Trim size: 6 x 9 inches ISBN: 978-1-59471-297-5 Like Together for Life, and Through Death to Life, this updated edition of Together at Baptism offers both spiritual support and solid information about the sacramental life of the Church.While unaffected by the changes to the Roman Missal, Third Edition, Together at Baptism has been revised to follow the Rite of Baptism for...

More than one million bereaved Catholic families have drawn comfort from the pastoral wisdom of Msgr. Joseph M. Champlin (1930-2008) in Through Death to Life since its original publication in 1979. This leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all of the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass. Two distinct numbering systems in the volume coincide with official liturgical books as well as Ave’s Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal...

Order of Christian Funerals, Ritual Edition: Hardcover The Church calls each member of Christ s Body Priest, Deacon, layperson to participate in the ministry of consolation: to care for the dying, to pray for the dead, to comfort those who mourn (Order of Christian Funerals, 8). Revised and updated, this edition of the Order of Christian Funerals, Ritual Edition includes the ritual texts for the Vigil and related rites and prayers, the funeral liturgy, the Rite of Committal, and the funeral...

Sophie Wonders is a set of 7 books that teach children ages 4-8 about the sacraments. Sophie is a curious little girl, as little children tend to be. She talks with her mom and others about the sacraments and helps children to glimpse the sacraments through the girl's sense of wonder.Books are sold individuallyEach book talks about a specific sacramentReconciliation, Holy Orders, Anointing, Eucharist, Confirmation, Baptism, and Marriage ...

Sacraments are at the heart of our lives as Catholics, the way we celebrate together our continuing conversion and encounter with God. Sacramental preparation is essential if we are to experience the fullness of our life in community and in Christ. Ever conscious of the complex history of the church and its dynamic relationship to ritual, Father Lawrence Mick provides these booklets based on his popular Understanding the Sacraments Today’as a companion to the ongoing and repeated practices...

How To Make A Good Confession Pamphlet Many Catholics avoid the Sacrament of Reconciliation simply because they don't remember how to confess their sins. They simply don't know what to say and are too embarrassed to ask. How to Make a Good Confession, a new pamphlet from Our Sunday Visitor, gives Catholics those words, describing the actions and responses for each step of the sacrament. It also serves as a practical guide to a thorough examination of conscience, asking a series of...

Pages: 80Size: 4 3/8 X 6 3/4Color: GREENBinding: PAPERBACK The Order Of Baptism Of Children (Participation Booklet) includes all the texts for the Order of Baptism for Several Children and the Order of Baptism for One Child. This booklet also contains a Letter to New Parents that walks them through each part of the ceremony so they will know what will occur on the day of their child's Baptism and thus have a better understanding of the different signs, symbols, words, and actions surrounding...

The Pocket Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation is a beautiful, prayerful book by Fr. Mike Schmitz and Fr. Josh Johnson which helps Catholics enter in to the Sacrament of Reconciliation more deeply. In this small but powerful book, Fr. Mike and Fr. Josh explain: How to make an excellent examination of conscienceHow to identify the root cause of sins you find yourself confessing over and over againWhat to do if you don't feel sorry for your sinsWhat to do if you can't think of anything to...

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults contains the latest translation of the Rite of Christian Initiation by the International Commission on English in the Liturgy plus the additional sections inserted by the United States Bishops: includes Appendices with acclamations, hymns, and songs, and the National Statutes for the Catechumenate. The format and presentation of each of the rites have been arranged for the convenience of the celebrant, with two-color printing and highly readable...

Join Brother Francis as he shows us what the Sacrament of Confirmation is, what it does, and why Jesus promised it to us! The Parable of the Good Shepherd: an entertaining yet meaningful reminder of how Jesus, our shepherd, calls us by name and makes us His sheep!The Baptism of Jesus: A moving account of the day Jesus was baptized.The Day of Pentecost: A powerful portrayal of the day the Holy Spirit was sent to the Early Church.The Sacrament of Confirmation: a vivid, simple and clear...

Swear to God: The Promise and Power of the Sacraments The most solemn, majestic, and beautiful gifts that Jesus Christ gave to the world are His sacraments. He endowed them with unprecedented and unparalleled power power to change lives, save souls, and share God s very life. The sacraments are the ordinary means by which God directs the course of each human life and all of world history. The Church celebrates seven sacraments: baptism, Eucharist, confirmation, matrimony, holy orders,...

When Other Christians Become Catholic Paul Turner, STD Paperback, 184 pgs , 6 x 9 Each year, many adults who have never been baptized become Catholic. In the United States, these adults are outnumbered by baptized Christians of other denominations who seek to enter into the full communion of the Catholic Church. In the minds of many Catholics’indeed, in many parish preparation programs’there is little difference between the two groups. Baptized and catechized Christians are often placed in...

by Bernadette McCarver SnyderQuestioning is the first step to knowledge. The word "fundamental" means basic, essential, deep-rooted, the foundation of a structure. In131 FUN-damental Facts for Catholic Kidspopular children's author Bernadette McCarver Snyder answers questions about basic things kids might see in a Catholic Church...and in a fun, yet reverent way. They may be surprised to see a lion or a lily, a banner or a boat, a fish or a fountain in a church. But just wait till they hear...

A Catholic Baby's Record Book. A Beautiful Timeless Keepsake for the Catholic Baby. Forty Colorful Pages of Baby Treasured Events and Accomplishments. 8" x 10"

A Pocket Guide to Sacramental Reconciliation By Kevin and Mary O'Neill The Pocket Guide to Sacramental Reconciliation is designed to help children prepare for their first confession and includes an examination of conscience for ongoing use. With content drawn from the official Catechism of the Catholic Church, this pamphlet is colorfully illustrated with encouraging scenes taken directly from our Catechism of the Seven Sacraments and has received its imprimatur. Details: Eight-Page...

Anointed and Sent: Reflections of Gratitude and Praise for the Priesthood  PAPERBACK by Pope Francis This series of reflections on the meaning and ministry of the priesthood is based on the pope’s Holy Thursday Chrism Mass homilies delivered from March 2013 to the present. In addition, it includes the pope’s letter to priests on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney, patron saint of priests. ...

This cost-effective Spanish resource is for use with second, third, fourth, and fifth graders preparing for their first Holy Communion or Christian initiation. The perfect supplement to any diocesan approved religious education text book, it is also helpful to parents looking for ways to discuss and guide their child through the liturgy. Inside children will learn: the prayers and responses you say aloudwhen to sit and kneelhow to praise Godto pray for the world and those you loveto listen to...

St. Joseph First Communion Catechism (No. 0) Prepared From The Official Revised Edition Of The Baltimore Catechism The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism contains the revised text of the official Baltimore Catechism (No. 0) in a user-friendly format and design. Written for children in Grades 1 and 2, this book explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including many pictures to help children understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred Scripture...

The Book of the Elect is the companion book for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, which calls for its use. Beautifully and sturdily bound in a red gold-stamped cloth cover, The Book of the Elect is magnificently illustrated with symbols relating to the Rite. There is ample space for the name of the Elect and their godparents (if desired), and each page is attractively arranged and printed. The elegant Book of the Elect is printed in two colors, includes a ribbon marker, and features...

Catholic Remarriage A Workbook for Couples Author: Anthony Garascia Anthony Garascia, a marriage counselor, pastoral minister, and author of Before “I Do” the best-selling marriage preparation resource, presents Catholic Remarriage. This is a workbook for couples preparing for remarriage or seeking convalidation in the Catholic Church. (A leader's guide is available for pastoral ministers.) Together with their pastoral minister, the couple learns to address unresolved issues from the previous...

A fun and creative way for children to learn about the Seven Sacraments, signs of God's love for us, this coloring book is adapted from The Seven Sacraments St. Joseph Picture Book by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D., and illustrated by Paul T. Bianca. Pages: 32 Size: 8 1/2 x 11 Color: ILLUSTRATED Binding: PAPERBACK

A fun and creative way for children to learn about the importance of going to Confession and receiving Holy Communion. Text by Michael Goode and illustrations by Margaret Skelly. Pages: 32 Size: 8 1/2 X 11 Color: ILLISTRATED Binding: PAPER

El bautismo de su bebé Guía Del Participante (Para Padres De Familia) by ANTONIO RAMÍREZ DE LEÓN El bautismo de tu bebé representa un momento de inmensa felicidad. No por nada hacemos fiesta e invitamos a nuestros seres queridos para que se unan a la celebración. Pero, ¿qué es lo que celebramos?, pues celebramos -y experimentamos- el gran amor qué Dios tiene por él y por todas las demás personas que participan de este sacramento. Este día contiene un profundo significado de vida, más aún,...

Evangelium is a resource which enables all parishes to run courses for adults on the Catholic Faith. It offers an excellent grounding in the full panorama of Catholic beliefs. A modular resource, it follows the same division as the Catechism of the Catholic Church into Creed, Sacraments, Morals and Prayer. Evangelium not only teaches about the Faith. It also gives a rich visual experience of the Faith by means of contemporary multimedia technology and over one hundred of the greatest works of...

First Communion Missal for girl"Cathedral" Edition, Bonella Italian Art Gold Stamped Padded Cover144 Pages

Following the Holy Spirit is a valuable book for all who wish to learn more about the Holy Spirit. A primer on the vital role that the Holy Spirit plays in the lives of all Catholics, this book features an attractive red imitation leather cover; large type; and beautiful, inspiring illustrations. This 288-page book will lead readers to a better understanding of and closer relationship with the Holy Spirit who invigorates our hearts, minds, and souls. 288 pages, Red imitation leather cover. ...

This volume aims to open parents' hearts and minds to a deeper understanding of their Catholic faith. It asks them to confirm their own beliefs as they prepare to share their faith with their child. Parents are offered basic information as well as new insights on the topics of baptism, sin, grace, faith, and the baptismal rite and its symbols.

The process of preparing a Catholic funeral can be a healing and life-giving experience for all who are involved. This resource provides parish staffs with a thorough treatment of the various funeral rites—from the first meeting with families after death through the burial. It offers pastoral guidance for collaborating with families, preparing the liturgical environment and music, selecting prayer texts, scheduling liturgical ministers, and ways for your parish to be a source of comfort, hope,...

This best-selling book has been a practical and spiritually enriching formational resource for years and is now newly updated! In addition to the content users valued in the last three editions, this revised fourth edition now gives particular emphasis to the differences that exist between sponsoring a candidate and sponsoring a catechumen.Saddlestitched | 6 x 9 | 80 pages

Author: Mike Carotta 5.5 X 8.5" -- 72 pages DREs and coordinators will love this unique approach to confirmation preparation. It offers teenagers the opportunity of individualized study and invites them to keep in touch with their sponsor for conversation and faith sharing. It also includes one gathering with parish leaders before the actual sacrament is celebrated in the parish. Have Faith is a unique approach to helping confirmation candidates prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation. It...

Features & Benefits: Provides a handy comprehensive collection of prayers pertaining to a specific devotion Makes a beautiful Confirmation present or gift for a couple getting married Offers explanatory material on the devotions Provides a refreshed translation of the prayers One of very few prayer books pertaining specifically to the Holy Spirit Beautiful elegant leatherette binding with gold edging on the pages Section on everyday prayers: morning offering; acts of faith, hope, and love; the...

This book provides a paragraph-by-paragraph commentary on the Catholic Church's Order of Celebrating Matrimony. Readers will learn about the history and theology of the elements of the rite and of the pertinent texts in the Roman Missal. Paul Turner provides translations of reports of the study group that revised the ceremony after the Second Vatican Council. The book also covers the Spanish translations used in the United States, Mexico, and Colombia, and variations permitted in Australia and...

Juntos para toda la vida Una Preparación Para La Celebración Del Matrimonio La celebración del Matrimonio es un evento muy importante para la vida de cada pareja. Juntos para toda la vida es una guía fácil de usar del P. Joseph Champlin que ayuda a las parejas a participar activamente en su boda. También, les da además la oportunidad de incorporar tradiciones de nuestra cultura hispana. La quinta edición de Juntos para toda la vida provee lecturas y opciones de oración para el Rito de...

This thoughtfully designed folder is a convenient way to store worksheets and handouts while also offering immediate access to basic Catholic prayers, concepts, and precepts. Printed in the folder are: - The parts of the Mass - The Ten Commandments - The Beatitudes - Basic Catholic prayers - The seven sacraments - Corporal Works of Mercy - Spiritual Works of Mercy This folder may be especially useful for people journeying through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, children in primary...

An illuminating, reassuring explanation of the Catholic Church’s teachings on confession and forgiveness by the bestselling author of The Lamb’s Supper and Hail, Holy Queen.Jesus told his first clergy, “If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained.” In Lord, Have Mercy, Scott Hahn explores the sacrament of reconciliation and shows why it is the key to spiritual growth, particularly in these times of intense anxiety and uncertainty.Drawing...

How Catholics gave the modern world so many things that we now take for granted.In a recent debate, broadcast worldwide by the BBC, over 87% of the audience rejected the motion that the Catholic Church is a force for good in the world. To set the record straight, this booklet summarises the extraordinary fruitfulness of the faith, noting that our university system, art, music, legal tradition, charity and even much of our science arises from Catholic civilisation and Catholic minds. This...

Marriage and Holy Orders: Your Call to Love and Serve focuses on adult vocations in the two sacraments at the service of communion: marriage and priesthood. The discernment of these vocations involves preparation through living a chaste single life, which is also essential to living the permanent single vocation. For both women and men, lay and ordained, careful deliberation must also be given to the various callings of the consecrated life. Each chapter provides a thorough presentation of...

As couples prepare to be married in the Catholic Church, it is important for them to take time to share their faith and gain insights into each other’s family history and personal expectations for a sacramental Marriage. This resource is designed to help couples put Christ at the center of their marriage. It will engage them in conversation about Catholic teachings, handling conflict, developing strong communication skills, maintaining financial security, starting a family, and fostering a...

My Confirmation Prayer BookThis Prayer Books offers timeless and contemporary prayers framed with sacred art to inspire and renew readers dedicated to living by the spirit of their faith.-- Paper -- 4" W x 6" HIncludes Devotional Prayers, the Order of the Mass and Rite of Confirmation, Preparation for Confession and Communion, Catechesis on Confirmation, the Rosary, Stations of the Cross and Prayers to the Holy SpiritSoftcover96 Pages ...

The New American Catechism (No. 0) uses the question-and-answer method to emphasize the essential elements of Catholic doctrine in an orderly way and thus help young children better to retain and understand them. Written for children in Grades 1 and 2 (First Communion preparation), this book relies upon the official U.S. Bishops' document “Basic Teachings for Catholic Education,” the teachings of Vatican II, and Scripture to provide an explanation of the Catholic Faith. This economical book is...

Archbishop Dolan clearly sets forth what it takes to be a Catholic priest in the Third Millennium. Whether he is stressing the necessity of regular Confession and the need to celebrate daily Mass and say the Liturgy of the Hours or discussing priestly celibacy in frank, realistic terms, he emphasizes true priest identity by presenting a life worth living, a life worth sharing, a life worth offering up to the Father through Christ and in the Holy Spirit. Pastoral, practical, and thoroughly...

Remaining in the Truth of Christ Marriage and Communion in the Catholic Church By: Fr. Robert Dodaro O.S.A. In this volume five cardinals of the Church, and four other scholars, respond to the call issued by Walter Cardinal Kasper for the Church to harmonize "fidelity and mercy in its pastoral practice with civilly remarried, divorced people". The contributors are Walter Cardinal Brandmüller; Raymond Cardinal Burke; Carlo Cardinal Caffarra; Velasio Cardinal De Paolis, C.S.; Robert Dodaro,...

Orientaciones litúrgicopastorales de la Comisión Episcopal de Pastoral Litúrgica. Celebraciones penitenciales para Cauresma, Adviento y Tiempo Ordinario. Celebraciones penitenciales especiales para niños, para jóvenes y para enfermos. Guías para el examen de conciencia: generales, para niños, para jóvenes. Leccionario completo para las celebraciones penitenciales con la traducción oficial del Episcopado Mexicano. Liturgical/pastoral guidance from the Bishops Commission on Liturgical Ministry...

Sacraments And Social Mission: Living the Gospel Being Disciples In the sacraments, we are formed as Christ's disciples, then sent on his mission in the world!This 23-page, color booklet can help all Catholics better understand the connections between the celebration of the sacraments and our social mission, as followers of Jesus and members of the Body of Christ. Inside you will find attractive, double-sided handouts on Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation, Marriage, Holy Orders, Penance, and...

Saint Joseph Confirmation BookUpdated In Accord With The Roman MissalThe Saint Joseph Confirmation Book is an ideal companion for Confirmation candidates, providing the Confirmation rite, prayers, instructions, and inspiring readings from the Gospels. This edition is in accord with both the Roman Missal, which became available in 2011, and the updated Order of Confirmation, which was approved by the Holy See in 2015. A perfect resource and gift for those preparing for the Sacrament of...

Saint Joseph Confirmation Book Updated In Accord With The Roman Missal The Saint Joseph Confirmation Book is an ideal companion for Confirmation candidates, providing the Confirmation rite, prayers, instructions, and inspiring readings from the Gospels. This edition is in accord with both the Roman Missal, which became available in 2011, and the updated Order of Confirmation, which was approved by the Holy See in 2015. A perfect resource and gift for those preparing for the Sacrament of...

64 pages, 4" X 6" This beautiful book of prayers is tuned to the many emotions, needs, anxieties, experiences, and challenges that teens face as they navigate their complex, rapidly changing world. Each prayer helps teens get a glimpse of the possibilities that await when they open their hearts to the grace of the Holy Spirit working within them.