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Sacramental Books

 
NEW!
Celebrate with Jesus
A Child's Book of the Sacraments

The newest book in this popular series introduces each sacrament to young children with a story in the life of Jesus. Key words for each sacrament help children understand and remember the main emphasis of these celebrations of life and sources of grace within the Church.

As always, engaging activities help children “heart-learn” as well as “head-learn.” A symbol for each sacrament is used to provide an instant visual reminder.

In addition to learning about the sacraments, children will also become familiar with common sacramentals, such as palms, the rosary, and holy water. The sacredness of daily activities is presented as well, to reassure that the sacraments are not our only means of grace.
32 page, 6" x 9" (Item #87590) $3.95
   

CHILD'S GUIDE TO THE SEVEN SACRAMENTS
A children's picture book that explains the seven sacraments in an entertaining and informative manner. Each sacrament is referenced to its origin in scripture, and then presented in a way the child might experience it today. Ages 5-9. (Item #90995) $9.95
   
NEW!
The Sacraments DVD
Featuring Gaynell Cronin and Jack Rathschmidt, O.F.M. Cap.
New DVD format

Through story and ritual Gaynell Cronin and Father Jack Rathschmidt explore the sacraments as signs of God's love and care for us. For children grades 5 to 8.

This DVD includes five progams:
We Belong: Baptism and Confirmation (14 min.) Scenes of actual Baptism and Confirmation are woven into this story of welcoming and joining.
We Feed: Eucharist (12 min.) Interspersed throughout this story are lessons about how the Eucharist feeds the hunger in us all.
We Forgive: Reconciliation (12 min.) Explains how through reconciliation we recognize that we must change, ask forgiveness of those we hurt and celebrate God's mercy and forgiveness through the Church.
We Commit: Marriage and Holy Orders (12 min.) This story explores married life and the ordained priesthood as vocations of life-long commitment and service.
We Care: Anointing of the Sick (12 min.) Through this sacrament, we learn that we are not alone in our struggles.

(Item #89645) $19.95

   
NEW!
Catholic Basics for Kids DVD
Featuring Father Jack Rathschmidt, O.F.M. Cap.
New DVD format

This DVD includes four special Ikonographics programs especially for grade-school-aged children:
What Is the Bible? (16 min.) Father Jack explains the Bible as God's Word for our daily lives and the story of God's unending faithfulness and friendship with us.
What Is a Sacrament? (11 min.) Father Jack explores sacraments as signs and symbols of the sacred that help us remember and celebrate our most important faith stories.
What Is the Church? (12 min.) Father Jack explores different ways we understand Church, as well as the meanings of home church, parish church and world church, challenging us to become a faith community that continues to imitate Jesus.
A Tour of Our Parish Church (12 min.) Father Jack invites young people to tour the church with older students as they learn the names and discover the meaning of the objects of our Catholic faith that help us remember and celebrate God's presence. A wonderful resource for children and parents involved in sacramental preparation.
(Item #89646) $19.95
 

 



BAPTISM

Your Baby's Baptism
Now updated with revised text and new photography, this popular guide deals with the practical questions that concern parents, and sets the scene for personal parish instruction. The full-color, magazine-style format is easy-to-use and appeals to today's parents. It covers such topics as: the baptism service, common questions people ask, practical suggestions on family life, and more.
Contents
Introduction
Why Baptism?
Before the Baptism
Questions People Ask
The Baptism Service
Early Days of Family Life
You and God
The Best Prayers
How Your Child Learns
(Item #80226) $3.95

    GODPARENT BOOK - Elaine Ramshaw (Item #98078) $11.95

    AT HOME WITH THE SACRAMENTS: BAPTISM - Peg Bowman (Item
    #97819) $3.95

    TOGETHER AT BAPTISM - Robert M. Hamma (Item #83006) $3.50

    RITE OF BAPTISM - (Item #87214) $1.95

86743.jpg (3333 bytes) One At The Table: The Reception of Baptized Christians
(Item #86743) $11.00


 

RECONCILIATION/PENANCE
 

Making Things Right - Revised
The Sacrament of Reconciliation


F
un Activities Help Children Learn Profound Truths About God's Infinite Mercy and Love

Designed for use in the classroom or at home, Making Things Right, Revised is the perfect way to help children prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Here is catechesis at its finest as, page after page, ideas and activities engage children and reinforce lessons presented by a parent or catechist.

Children are eager to ...

  • Fill in missing words
  • Draw and color illustrations
  • Match answers
  • Solve word puzzles
  • Decode messages

They learn about ...

  • God's love and mercy
  • Loving God and others
  • Sin and its effects
  • What it means to be sorry and ask for forgiveness
  • How to prepare for and celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with joy

Consistent with the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Making Things Right, Revised includes material at the end of the book to enrich the faith of the parent and catechist and to help them prepare each lesson. The Parent/Catechist Guide gives an overview of each section, explains the focus of each page, and suggests ways to integrate the ideas presented into the children's own faith and life. It is no wonder that Making Things Right, Revised remains the top choice of religious educators nationwide! (Item #84182) $6.95

     

Conforms with the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church

First Reconciliation (English Edition)
 
Lessons focus on biblical stories about Christian living -- including the Good Samaritan, the Ten Commandments, the Sermon on the Mount, and the Prodigal Son - to help children appreciate that God loves them and is always ready to forgive them. Activity stickers help children relate the stories to their lives. A Reconciliation Prayer Service booklet for each child to make helps review the parts of the sacrament.

Colorful, sturdy 9" x 12" Keepsake Folder
Six four-page take home lessons with hands-on activities
Attractive stickers to highlight important concepts
Family Focus poster with at-home activities
Four-page handout with answers to "Questions Parents Ask"
Sacrament Commemorative Certificate
PLUS new “Computer Fun” CD to reinforce concepts in each lesson.

The 48-page teaching guide includes tips for getting organized plus step-by-step plans for each lesson. Annotated illustrations of the children's handouts guarantee teaching directions will be easy to follow and lessons will be successful. Reproducible prayer rituals for each lesson reinforce the power of prayer in all that we do.

The Together in Jesus First Reconciliation program is complete and affordable, with take-home leaflets for each lesson to get families involved, too.

Student Edition (Item #80070) $9.95
Teacher Guide (Item #80071) $16.95

   

First Reconciliation Reproducible Activities: Primary Grades (Grades 1-3)

These books of age-appropriate reproducible activities are the perfect supplement for primary or intermediate-grade children preparing to receive Reconciliation for the first time. Games, puzzles and other activities help reinforce their lessons in a way that entertains, teaches, and holds their attention.

Each book, with 20-23 reproducibles, follows the progression of most sacramental preparation programs -- yet each activity stands on its own so you can decide when to use it. The new books for intermediate grades are also ideal for RCIA programs, or for review with children who have already received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. 

For primary grades reproducibles are in four sections: We Are Family, Sometimes We Fail, We Ask Forgiveness, We Try Harder. (Item #87274) $9.95

    CONFESSION CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE - David Knight (Item #82651)
    $4.95

    First Reconciliation: Reproducible Activities for Young Children
    Item #98905 $9.95

 

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
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    First Eucharist: Reproducible Activities for Young Children
    Item #98901 $9.95

MY FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Sunday Mass and Daily Prayers

An invitation to learn and to love the words that we all sing and say at Mass. Also contains the daily and Sunday prayers that a child can learn by heart with help from a parent or another adult. 64 pages. Hardcover. (Item #99450) $12.00 
NEW!
Mass Prayers for Young Catholics: A First Missal
Colorful, clear illustrations lead them, step by step, through the order of the Mass. Color-coded text - priest's words- cues for actions, responses- ensures that kids will be able to participate in the mass on their own. Reinforces what they're learning as they prepare for First Holy Communion. (Item #16067) $2.95
CHILD'S GUIDE TO FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Prepare children for what will happen on that special day when they meet Jesus in a new way. Full-color illustrations. Engaging, easy-to-read language. Ages 5-9. Hardcover. (Item #90996) $9.95 
NEW!
The Mass Book for Children
Here's a delightful way to introduce your little ones to Jesus in the Eucharist. With its captivating writing style and charming art, The Mass Book for Children not only teaches young children the parts of the Mass but also shows them why joining in the joyful gathering is an experience of love.

Entertaining and educational, The Mass Book for Children is perfect for the home or classroom. For children preschool to 9 years old. 48 page, Paperback (Item #83874) $6.95

NEW!
The Weight of a Mass: A Tale of Faith

written by Josephine Nobisso
illustrations by Katalin Szegedi

When a poor devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes "One Mass" on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the gigantic wedding cakes made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of paper representing the true worth of a mass. Luminous old-world watercolor paintings grace the interior of the book and gold foil artwork lends an air of solemnity and sacred beauty to the story.
Paperback (Item #81305) $9.95
Hardcover (Item #81295) $17.95

JESUS WITH US: The Gift of the Eucharist
Ages 7-10 - This book narrates the history of the Eucharist while stressing that every Communion is a special meeting with Jesus. Ideal for First Communicants. Paperback (Item #84351) $6.50 

MY FIRST COMMUNION: A Day to Remember
Beautifully illustrated gift book which includes places for photos, quotes, names, and memories. Features important moments in Jesus' life and a simple explanation of the Mass. Ages 7-9. Hardcover. 105 pages. (Item #81850) $15.95

NEW!
First Holy Communion Hardcover
Preparing, Celebrating, Remembering, Reviewing
(Item #83563) $5.95
   
NEW!
Welcome Children!
A Child's
Mass Book
Here's a fun, reverent and educational way to help children celebrate the Eucharist. Activities to develop understanding of the Mass are arranged in an easy-to-follow sequence that parallels the progression of the Mass. As Jesus opens the door to invite children in, an activity identifying what they see - altar, tabernacle, candles, crucifix - immediately helps them become familiar with the worship space.

Special faith-building features include mass responses (up-to-date and indicated in red); simple icons that show when to sit, stand, kneel; illustrations of traditional gestures and postures; 16 activities that explain the parts of the Mass.

With activities on the left-hand pages and Mass prayers on the right, parents can easily help children find their place with little interruption of their own prayer experience. Once complete, the book becomes a personal keepsake to use week after week. Welcome, Children! can help prepare children for First Eucharist - or reinforce participation at Mass for those who already receive Communion. It's a great resource for RCIA too! 
32 page, 6" x 9" (Item #87266) $3.95
   
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
(Item #96258) $1.50

Inexpensive start to your child's Catholic book library!

   

First Eucharist (English Edition)
 
Lessons explore the sacraments of initiation, the liturgical seasons, and the biblical stories of Zacchaeus, the loaves and the fish, and the Last Supper -- drawing children into fuller and more active participation in the life of the Church. An easy-to-make First Eucharist booklet teaches the parts of the mass and serves as a memento of the special event.

Colorful, sturdy 9" x 12" Keepsake Folder
Six four-page take home lessons with hands-on activities
Attractive stickers to highlight important concepts
Family Focus poster with at-home activities
Four-page handout with answers to "Questions Parents Ask"
Sacrament Commemorative Certificate
PLUS new “Computer Fun” CD to reinforce concepts in each lesson.

The 48-page teaching guide includes tips for getting organized plus step-by-step plans for each lesson. Annotated illustrations of the children's handouts guarantee teaching directions will be easy to follow and lessons will be successful. Reproducible prayer rituals for each lesson reinforce the power of prayer in all that we do.

The Together in Jesus First Eucharist program is complete and affordable, with take-home leaflets for each lesson to get families involved, too.

Student Edition (Item #98093) $9.95
Teacher Guide (Item #98094) $16.95

   

First Eucharist Reproducible Activity Books

These books of age-appropriate reproducible activities are the perfect supplement for primary or intermediate-grade children preparing to receive Eucharist for the first time. Games, puzzles and other activities help reinforce their lessons in a way that entertains teaches, and holds their attention.

Each book, with 20-23 reproducibles, follows the progression of most sacramental preparation programs -- yet each activity stands on its own so you can decide when to use it. The new books for intermediate grades are also ideal for RCIA programs, or for review with children who have already received First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. 

For primary grades reproducibles are in six sections: Belonging, Listening and Learning, Caring and Forgiving, Remembering and Thanking, Sustaining Life, Making a Better World. (Item #87282) $9.95

For intermediate grades reproducibles are in five sections: We Celebrate, We Prepare, We Listen, We Break Bread, We Make a Difference. (Item #87285) $9.95

   
   


 


CONFIRMATION
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NEW!
St. Joseph Confirmation Book
by REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D.
An ideal book for Confirmation candidates. Contains Confirmation rite, prayers, instructions, and readings from the Gospels.
(Item #16081) $7.95

  

NEW!
MY CONFIRMATION Gift Set
This exceptional gift set includes a gold-stamped, burgundy bonded leather copy of the Saint Joseph Confirmation Book with a zipper close and golden dove pull, a matching gold-stamped, burgundy bonded leather bookmark, a golden dove keepsake pin, and a coordinating candle. (Item #85029) $18.95

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
    - Fr. Francis Martin
      An excellent explanation of what the baptism in the Holy Spirit entails and where it is found in          Scripture and Church History. Helpful for pastors, skeptical Catholics, and charismatics who          seek a deeper theological and scriptural understanding of their experiences. (Item #88090) $3.95

GUIDE FOR SPONSORS - Ron Lewinski (Item #83035) $5.00

BAPTISM IN THE HOLY SPIRIT
- Fr. Francis Martin
An excellent explanation of what the baptism in the Holy Spirit entails and where it is found in Scripture and Church History. Helpful for pastors, skeptical Catholics, and charismatics who seek a deeper theological and scriptural understanding of their experiences. (Item #88090) $3.95

THE HOLY SPIRIT
( Item #85978) $1.50

Inexpensive start to your child's Catholic book library!

 


RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation- Adults)

RCIA JOURNEY IN FAITH - Vincent Peterson (Item #93215) $2.95

RCIA: PRACTICAL APPROACH - Rosalie Cirtom (Item #84541) $26.95

National Directory for Catechesis

Faith is nurtured and practiced at the heart of the human and Catholic families. Catechesis for life in Christ is led by many different people, requiring a multiplicity of materials. The new National Directory for Catechesis (NDC) is the resource that provides the inspiration for all catechesis in the United States and the reference point for formation of catechists and preparation of catechetical materials. A companion to the General Directory for Catechesis, the NDC builds on its themes and contextualizes catechesis within the life of the Church in the United States, paying close attention to ongoing social and cultural challenges. At its core is a desire to renew catechesis in dioceses, parishes, and schools, to fire a new energy and commitment to proclaim the Gospel. Comprehensive in scope, the NDC provides the fundamental theological and pastoral principles and offers guidelines for applying those principles within the catechetical mission of the Church in the United States. The NDC is divided into ten chapters that delve into the catechesis and diversity, evangelization, the faith of the Church, methodology, worship and sacraments, moral formation, the settings for catechesis, those who catechize, catechetical ministry, and resources. Throughout the NDC, it is reinforced that Jesus is the heart of catechesis regardless of where catechesis takes place. The NDC is a “must-have” for anyone in catechesis or Catholic education—teachers, principals, directors and coordinators of religious education and youth ministry, catechists, and students in the field.
Paperback
(Item #87394) $19.95

Also Available:
Summary of the National Directory for Catechesis
Written for the many people who contribute to the catechetical life of a diocese or parish, the Summary of the National Directory for Catechesis provides inspiration and information to help parents, teachers, catechists, pastors, religious, committees, principals, and directors or coordinators of various pastoral ministries put their feet on solid, catechetical ground. This focused summary highlights the concepts and directives of each of the ten chapters of the National Directory for Catechesis in clear, concise language. Especially written for volunteers, including parents, young adults, and teens, the Summary of the National Directory for Catechesis is an excellent tool to guide and support Catholics in their ongoing journey of faith formation. Paperback (Item #87554) $3.95

   
90755.gif (6850 bytes) Why I Became Catholic
by Sir Joseph Pope
Originally written as a personal testimony to his own children on why he became a Catholic, this is a thoughtful and timeless conversion story of Sir Joseph Pope written during the early part of the 20th century. Born in 1854 to a family renowned for distinguished service to the Canadian government, Joseph carried on the family tradition as a highly regarded civil servant.

Like St. Thomas More, Pope was held in high esteem as a public servant, and he enjoyed the total confidence of prime ministers and governors, all whom sought his advice. He was a prolific author of some two dozen books and pamphlets, including the official biographies of major Canadian historical figures.

Amidst this busy public life, Sir Joseph Pope developed a profound spiritual life and a mind always hungry for eternal truth. Raised in a nominal Anglican family, his persistent and courageous search for the fullness of truth and grace finally led him home to the Catholic Church. (Item #90755)
$9.95
83035.jpg (2125 bytes) Guide for Sponsors
(Item #83035) $5.00
84316st.jpg (2253 bytes) Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Ritual Edition - English (Item #93-0) $17.00
Study Edition - English (Item #94-9) $17.00
Ritual Edition - Spanish (Item #96151) $12.95
90857.jpg (2797 bytes) Echoing God's Word
(Item #90857) $16.00


MARRIAGE

    TOGETHER FOR LIFE: Regular Ed. - Joseph M. Champlin (Item #84796)
    $3.50

   TOGETHER FOR LIFE: Outs. Mass Ed. - Joseph M. Champlin (Item
    #84797) $3.50

    BEGINNING YOUR MARRIAGE - John L. Thomas (Item #84555) $5.95

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Our Wedding Anniversary Memory Book
spans 50 years of anniversaries, the first 15, year by year. Featuring elegant watercolors and calligraphy of artist Joy Rodgers-Mernin, each left hand page has an illustrated border that is die-cut to fit a 3 1/2 x 5 or 4 x 6 photo, each right hand page is different quote and illustration with space to write. Each year lists that anniversary's special flower along with traditional and modern gifts. Exactingly printed on heavy, acid-free embossed paper. A matching gift box is perfect for gift giving. Our Wedding Anniversary Memory Book will become a cherished keepsake for years to come. Great for showers, weddings and first anniversary. (Item #22523)
$29.99

 


MISCELLANEOUS

   NEW DICTIONARY OF SACRAMENTAL WORSHIP - Peter Fink (Item
    #85660) $69.50

    MYSTERY OF CHRIST - Thomas Keating (Item #98834) $12.95

    WITH HEARTS LIGHT AS FEATHERS - Joseph Champlin and Elizabeth
    Drotar (Item #96148) $7.95

    NEW LOOK AT THE SACRAMENTS - William J. Bausch (Item #85136)
    $19.95

    FORM OF EXAMINATION OF CONSCIENCE - (Item #84372) $0.
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