Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2024-2025

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2024-2025
Author: Elizabeth Hansen
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Total Pages: 130
Release: 2024-01-04
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616717556

Celebrating Sunday for Catholic Families 2024–2025 is the perfect resource for those looking to enrich their family’s life of faith! Simple and approachable, this book is designed to help even the busiest families integrate the Sunday Gospel into their everyday lives. Encouraging family attendance and participation at Sunday Mass, this resource provides parents with a guide for reflecting on the Gospel as a family. Prompts for conversation on the way to and from Mass inspire children to focus and engage with different aspects of the liturgy, and simple family activities reinforce the connection between the Gospel stories and daily family life. Bulk pricing makes this affordable, allowing you to give it to every family in your parish.

The Living Word™

The Living Word™
Author: Lesia Anslinger
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Total Pages: 342
Release: 2019-08-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 161671414X

This easy-to-use resource provides initiation ministers with the pastoral tools needed to lead dismissal sessions with adults preparing for Baptism. Through reflection and discussion, each dismissal session guide helps to develop the catechumen’s relationship with Christ, self, and neighbor by internalizing the Word, concentrating their prayer around the Scriptures, and becoming familiar with the teachings of the Church. The step-by-step format makes leading the dismissal an easy and prayerful experience. The Living Word™: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year A includes: - Guides for dismissal sessions for every Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of Year A - Seasonal overviews, Scripture backgrounds, and preparation materials for catechists - Seasonal dismissal texts for the priest celebrant - Complete reflection texts with discussion sparkers on the readings of the day - Centering ideas and closing prayers - Suggestions for additional catechetical topics that are connected to the readings of the day - An appendix with dismissal guides for the Rite of Acceptance, Rite of Sending, Rite of Election, and the three Scrutinies

Catholic Essentials

Catholic Essentials
Author: Michael Amodei
Publisher: Ave Maria Press
Total Pages: 228
Release: 2009-01-01
Genre: Catholic Church
ISBN: 9781594711466

Chapter Features to Enhance Students' Knowledge of Jesus: - Review Questions help summarize each main section - Writing and Discussion prompts offer ways to reflect on material and apply it to the students' lives - Vocabulary terms are defined in the Glossary of Selected Terms - "Jesus, Friend and Savior" feature includes practical applications for furthering study including activities, questions and answers apologetic in nature, and a prayer. "The definitive aim of catechesis is to put people not only in touch but in communion, in intimacy, with Jesus Christ." These words of Pope John Paul II are quoted in the first sentence of the United States Catholic Bishops Doctrinal Elements of a Curriculum Framework for the Development of Catechetical Materials for Young People of High School Age. The intention of the new Framework is similar: it provides the course structure and content instruction to serve as a way for high school students to know Jesus Christ, to grow in relationship with him, and to live according to the truth he has given us. After several consultations through its development with bishops, diocesan leaders, teachers, catechists, and publishers, the full body of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops unanimously approved the Framework in 2007. One of its first objectives was to provide guidance to publishers who create instructional materials for use both in Catholic high schools and parish youth ministry programs. Scpope and Sequence Besides providing doctrinal elements for a curriculum, the Framework also strongly suggests a sequence to shape a four-year, eight-semester course of catechetical studies. There are six coresemester-length courses that the bishops strongly recommend be offered in the order they appear in the Framework. Those courses are: I. The Revelation of Jesus Christ in Scripture The Scriptures trace the coming of Jesus, the Christ. II. Who Is Jesus Christ? Jesus is the ultimate revelation from God. III. The Mission of Jesus Christ (The Paschal Mystery) Our redemption only comes in and through Jesus. IV. Jesus Christ Continues the Mission in the Church. The Church is the Body of Christ where we meet Jesus today. V. Sacraments as Privileged Encounters with Jesus Christ We can encounter Christ in a full and complete way in the Sacraments. VI. Life in Jesus Christ There are moral principles that govern the life of Christ's disciples. In addition five possible elective courses appear in this Framework as options for the other two semesters. Those courses have been titled Sacred Scripture, History of the Catholic Church, Living as a Disciple of Jesus Christ in Society (Social Justice), Responding to the Call of Jesus Christ (Marriage and Holy Orders), Ecumenical and Interreligious Issues Online Resources Include: - PowerPoint - Presentation - Study Guide - Crossword Puzzles - Review Questions - Prayer Services - And More! Visit www.avemariapress.com

The Power of Forgiveness: Pope Francis on Reconciliation

The Power of Forgiveness: Pope Francis on Reconciliation
Author: United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publisher:
Total Pages: 133
Release: 2021-08-24
Genre:
ISBN: 9781601376831

The Power of Forgiveness, Pope Francis on Reconciliation calls the reader to explore the mercy of God, received in a profound way by turning toward God in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This heartfelt collection of the Pope's reflections on the need for repentance, awareness of sin, God's divine mercy, forgiveness of others, and confession and absolution, is a transformative read for Catholics of all vocational states!

General Instruction of the Roman Missal

General Instruction of the Roman Missal
Author: Catholic Church
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2003
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781574555431

From USCCB Publishing, this revision of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) seeks to promote more conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful in the mystery of the Eucharist. While the Missale Romanum contains the rite and prayers for Mass, the GIRM provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass as well as other information related to the Mass.

Celebrating Saints and Seasons

Celebrating Saints and Seasons
Author: Jeanne Hunt
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780867169591

With humor and a prayerful spirit, Jeanne Hunt taps into her experience and creativity as mother, grandmother, catechist, artist, and writer to show us in easy and practical ways how to look deeper at these ordinary things surrounding us in order to enter into the sacred way. She encourages parents and grandparents, teachers, and religious educators to use this as a handy resource for celebrating in your home and classroom settings the seasons and special people of the calendar year and the church's liturgical year. She offers hundreds of activities, rituals, and prayers to make living our faith tangible, spiritually enriching--and fun! Activities include a New Year's campout, morning prayer for Christian Unity week, a Lent poor box, an Emmaus walk, a Pentecost meal, an All Saints' festival, a St. John the Baptist Advent wreath--and many more.

The Living Word™ 2024-2025

The Living Word™ 2024-2025
Author: Various Authors including Karla Hardersen and Aires Patulot
Publisher: Liturgy Training Publications
Total Pages: 266
Release: 2023-12-14
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1616717629

The Living Word™ helps youth ministers, parish catechists, and high school religion teachers meet teens where they are and guide them to a deeper understanding of the Gospel’s role in their lives. This model of liturgical catechesis through lectionary readings enhances the liturgical preparation, liturgical participation, and liturgical living of teens. Each session can be easily incorporated into lessons or group activities that have already been planned. This resource includes materials for each Sunday and holyday of obligation from the first Sunday of August through the last Sunday in July. Additionally, The Living Word™ includes digital resources to help teens reflect on and act on the Sunday Gospel throughout the week. The Living Word™ includes the following: Complete and flexible 30-minute sessions to complement your current teen programs Connections to the liturgical calendar and to Catholic teachings Ritual with the proclamation of the Gospel Reflections to help teens understand the Gospel in the context of their own experiences and concerns Useful tools for integrating the New Evangelization in your teen ministry Digital reproducibles (in PDF and JPG format) for teens that can be printed, emailed, and shared via social media Authors include: Kate Cousino, Julie Dienno-Demarest, Karla Hardersen, and Aires Patulot.

Living Faith Prayers for Catholics

Living Faith Prayers for Catholics
Author:
Publisher: Living Faith Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-08
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781889387932

Living Faith: Prayers for Catholics is a compilation of over 100 Catholic prayers brought to you by Living Faith: Daily Catholic Devotions staff. This book features the often-requested Morning and Evening Prayers featured in Living Faith for over 25 years, plus seasonal prayers, contemporary prayers for special circumstances, family prayers and prayers from the saints and Scripture. There are also dozens of traditional Catholic prayers--including the Prayers of the Rosary, Stations of the Cross, mealtime graces and prayers for Eucharistic Adoration.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Catechism of the Catholic Church
Author: U.S. Catholic Church
Publisher: Image
Total Pages: 849
Release: 2012-11-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 030795370X

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.

BeDADitudes

BeDADitudes
Author: Gregory K. Popcak
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781594717185

Internationally known marriage and family expert Greg Popcak draws on more than twenty years as a counselor as well as his own experience as a father to show how the Beatitudes can be viewed as a practical guide to understanding the love of God and applying that love to being a better father. In the first book to uniquely focus on the Beatitudes and fatherhood, Greg Popcak helps you stop focusing on yourself and instead focus on God, learning how to be the father God wants you to be by becoming a servant leader in your home. As a father of three children, Popcak realized that Jesus' call to be humble in the first Beatitude--Blessed are the poor in spirit--stands in direct opposition to what modern men learn growing up. Instead, they are taught they should live a life of unbroken success, defined by promotions at work and beautiful wives and honor students at home. The Catholic author, speaker, counselor, and radio host will show that when you practice meekness, you will connect with your family by asking them questions and listening closely to their responses. By practicing mercy, you come to know your own sins, the difficulties that lie on the path to sainthood, and how your family needs to hear about God's grace in their lives. In BeDADitudes, you discover the profound love of God found in the Beatitudes and understand how that love can transform you into being an awesome dad.