Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us

Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us
Author: Catholic Church. National Conference of Catholic Bishops
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 84
Release: 1999
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9781574552997

In this statement, the bishops present a pastoral plan to help Catholics advance in their role as disciples, by awakening a renewal in the ministry of adult faith formation and helping all to grow to the full maturity of Christ.

A Virtuous Church

A Virtuous Church
Author: R. Kevin Seasoltz
Publisher: Orbis Books
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2012
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1570759731

The topics examined in this book include the development of 'virtue morality' and its practice in today's Catholic Church; tensions between local churches and the universal church; and the celebration of the liturgy and the sacraments.

Order of Baptism of Children

Order of Baptism of Children
Author: International Commission on English in t
Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-10
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781947070622

The Rite of Baptism for Children from Catholic Book, Publishing contains the official English translation, approved and published by authority of the United, States Bishops' Committee on the Liturgy.

Common Worship: Christian Initiation

Common Worship: Christian Initiation
Author: Church of England
Publisher: Church House Publishing
Total Pages: 45
Release: 2018-06-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0715123416

This paperback volume contains the liturgy for all kinds of Christian Initiation. It includes the well-known rites of Baptism and Confirmation, as well as a range of associated services to help Christians in the various stages of their journey of faith. These associated services included Rites on the Way, designed to be used with adults who have recently found faith. These rites mark their coming to faith and help them on the journey towards baptism and confirmation. Also included are various Rites of Affirmation, designed for those who wish to mark or reaffirm a Baptism that has already taken place. Services of Reconciliation and Restoration are also included, as they draw individuals back into the full baptismal life of the Christian community. These include the Reconciliation of a Penitent (individual confession), and a corporate service of penitence for use during Advent and Lent or in preparation for mission or pilgrimage. Services included are: Thanksgiving for the Gift of a Child Rites Supporting Disciples on the Way of Christ Holy Baptism Emergency Baptism Holy Baptism and Confirmation, including a Vigil Service Celebration after an Initiation Service outside the Parish Thanksgiving for Holy Baptism Admission of the Baptized to Communion A Form for the Corporate Renewal of Baptismal Vows Affirmation of Baptismal Faith Reception into Communion of the Church of England A Corporate Service of Penitence The Reconciliation of a Penitent A Celebration of Wholeness and Healing

The Way of Faith

The Way of Faith
Author: Nick Wagner
Publisher: Twenty-Third Publications
Total Pages: 204
Release: 2008
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781585957101

At last! A hands-on, comprehensive, enjoyable, and affordable guide to everything you want or need to know about the catechumenate process. This is exactly what team-trainers have been looking for: a resource packed with advice, tips, techniques, and tools to help them start or sustain the catechumenate in their parishes. It includes advice for every aspect of the rite: starting a team, running a catechetical session, finding sponsors, heading up the childrens RCIA, and celebrating the rites. This is THE perfect resource for everyone who is responsible for guiding catechumens and candidates on their conversion journeyfrom the pastor to catechists to sponsors and godparents. It will completely transform the way initiation happens in a parish!

RCIA Catechist's Manual

RCIA Catechist's Manual
Author:
Publisher: LiturgyTrainingPublications
Total Pages: 12
Release: 2007
Genre: Christian education of adults
ISBN: 1933374071

Pentecostals and Roman Catholics on Becoming a Christian

Pentecostals and Roman Catholics on Becoming a Christian
Author: Karen Murphy
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2018-05-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9004367861

In Pentecostals and Roman Catholics on Becoming a Christian, Dr. Karen Murphy explores the fifth round of the International Roman Catholic-Pentecostal Dialogue (1998-2006). Discussing Spirit-baptism, faith, conversion, experience, and discipleship, Dr. Murphy notes areas in which the Dialogue has evolved since its inception in 1972. She unpacks the commonalities that bond Catholics and Pentecostals and examines theological divergences and challenges to dialogue. While Catholics approach becoming a Christian from a sacramental perspective, most Pentecostals think of Christian initiation in non-sacramental, or conversionist, terms, a reality that fosters ongoing tensions between the two traditions. Dr. Murphy reveals how Catholics and Pentecostals seek to overcome this dichotomy by honoring spirituality and experience as integral to the ecumenical encounter.

Understanding Children's Spirituality

Understanding Children's Spirituality
Author: Kevin E. Lawson
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 265
Release: 2012-03-22
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1621893685

How important is childhood in the spiritual formation of a person? How do children experience God in the context of their lives as they grow? What does God do in the lives of children to draw them to himself and help them grow into a vital relationship with him? How can adults who care about children better support their spiritual growth and direct it toward relationship with God through Jesus Christ? These are critical questions that church leaders face as they consider how best to nurture the faith of the children God brings into our lives. In this book, over two dozen Christian scholars and ministry leaders explore important issues about the spiritual life of children and ways parents, church leaders, and others who care about children can promote their spiritual formation.

The Sacrament of Charity

The Sacrament of Charity
Author: Pope Benedict XVI
Publisher: USCCB Publishing
Total Pages: 104
Release: 2007-03
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781601370020

A child begs her father to take her to the baseball game, where she roots for the home team and eats peanuts and Cracker Jack.