A Catechism on the Doctrines of Catholic Faith as made known by the Gospels, by the Magisterium, and reaffirmation at Fatima in our own time. 448 pages View More...
In A Child's First Penance: Joyful Reconciliation. Fr. Jim Deiters introduces the sacrament by explaining how and why we celebrate the Rite of Reconciliation. First Penitents will listen in as Fr. Jim talks with students about sin affects others and changes their relationship with God. They'll explore the prayers, rituals, and gestures of the rite-and learn why reconciliation is a time for repentance, healing, and joy. Parents will learn how the rite has changed over the years and recognize their essential role in teaching and modeling the faith for their children. View More...
Based on our best-selling adult initiation program Journey of Faith, these handouts explore Catholic belief and practice from a child's perspective, involving participants in Scripture and the parish community. Thought-provoking questions help children in grades 3-5 relate the handout material to their own personal life experiences. Photographs and whimsical illustrations have been added to enhance the information presented, making it "user friendly" and more appealing to those exploring the faith for the first time. Pages: 16 View More...
Based on our best-selling Adult Initiation program Journey of Faith, these handouts explore Catholic belief and practice from a child's perspective, involving participants in Scripture and the parish community. Thought-provoking questions help children in grades 3-5 relate the handout material to their own personal life experiences. Photographs and whimsical illustrations have been added to enhance the information presented, making it "user friendly" and more appealing to those exploring the faith for the first time.Pages: 48 View More...
Based on our best-selling Adult Initiation program Journey of Faith, these handouts explore Catholic belief and practice from a child's perspective, involving participants in Scripture and the parish community. Thought-provoking questions help children in grades 3-5 relate the handout material to their own personal life experiences. Photographs and whimsical illustrations have been added to enhance the information presented, making it "user friendly" and more appealing to those exploring the faith for the first time. Pages: 8 View More...
Based on our bestselling adult initiation program Journey of Faith, these handouts explore Catholic belief and practice from a child's perspective, involving participants in Scripture and the parish community. Thought-provoking questions help children in grades 3-5 relate the handout material to their own personal life experiences. Photographs and whimsical illustrations have been added to enhance the information presented, making it "user friendly" and more appealing to those exploring the faith for the first time.Pages: 8 View More...
Everyone can teach the faithful about God's love, and Handbook for Today's Catechist examines basic principles for catechists and how parents are the first and most influential teachers of their children. This handbook helps provide answers and support for volunteer catechists, religion teachers, and parents when teaching their children about Catholicism. This wonderful resource explores many aspects of the role of catechist in a classroom setting, at home, and in the parish community. In an easy to understand format, this handbook provides an overview of the Bible, the life and teaching of... View More...
The great twentieth-century theologian, Henri de Lubac, sought to clarify the relationship between nature and grace, a relationship that he thought had been greatly misunderstood by certain theologians. De Lubac’s insights revolutionized the modern discussion of nature and grace, and it influenced thinkers such as Pope John Paul II and Benedict XVI, as well as Hans urs Von Balthasar. This book, written after the Second Vatican Council and toward the end of de Lubac’s long life, summarizes and extends key ideas he sought to recover from the classical sources of early and medieval Christianit... View More...
Ratzinger, one of the key persons responsible for the compilation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, offers new insights on the catechetical character and Biblical foundation of the worldwide bestselling Catechism that has had such a positive response from ordinary Catholics across the globe. But he acknowledges that the response of many theologians and "professional religionists" has been negative toward the Catechism. He says that if theologians don't want to be "shut out" of this worldwide development of sensus fidei and lose touch with the common Catholic, they will have to engage... View More...
This is a valuable introduction to the Catechism by the general editor of the Catechism (Schonborn) and the head of the Bishops Commission for the implementation of the Catechism (Ratzinger). Providing helpful insights on how to read and study the Catechism, this book includes a prehistory of the Catechism, an overview of its structure and contents, the major themes and methods in it, a special introduction to the four parts of the Catechism, and specific advice on how to use the Catechism. Ratzinger and Schonborn illuminate the Catechism's teaching on faith, morals, prayer and sacraments, and... View More...
Two experienced home schooling moms present a very thorough, balanced and practical guide to both the merits of home education, as well as the important ideas, resources and curriculums to home school. Hahn and Hasson cover all aspects - statistics supporting home schooling's excellence, the nitty-gritty of lesson plans, and hundreds of ways to keep the fun in (and boredom out) of learning. Most importantly, they offer compelling advice and inspiration for parents as they undertake their child's religious, moral and intellectual formation. This is a reliable guide for Catholic parents who w... View More...
Faith for the Future is what all catechisms should be...reader friendly. It is 200 pages of compelling catechetical reading that is both informative and entertaining. With one look, catechists will see its appeal. Full color throughout, with incredible attention paid to graphic detail, it is fully indexed to the Catechism. Scriptural references and quotes, historical anecdotes and doctrine make Faith for the Future great for Catholic formation. Leaders will love the simple ways that difficult concepts are explained, often with memorable analogies. Paperback Pages: 200 View More...
Father Oscar Lukefahr, a leading expert on Catholic teaching, has created a user-friendly guide to the Catechism. It provides a summary of the Catechism's content, explains difficult issues, and draws attention to areas of special importance -- all in Father Lukefahr's popular, easy-to-read style! Paperback Pages: 128 View More...
Baltimore Catechism Set. Contains all four of our Baltimore Catechisms; No. 1; No. 2; No. 3 and No. 4 - the Explanation of the Baltimore Catechism (teacher's edition) View More...
