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Sacramental
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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BAPTISM
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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
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One At The Table: The Reception of Baptized
Christians
(Item #86743) $11.00 |
RECONCILIATION/PENANCE
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Making Things
Right - Revised
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Fun
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
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- 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 |
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Conforms
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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.
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Colorful, sturdy 9" x 12" Keepsake
Folder |
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Six four-page take home lessons with
hands-on activities |
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Attractive stickers to highlight
important concepts |
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Family Focus poster with at-home
activities |
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Four-page handout with answers to
"Questions Parents Ask" |
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Sacrament Commemorative Certificate |
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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 |
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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NEW!
First Holy Communion Hardcover
Preparing, Celebrating,
Remembering, Reviewing
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#83563) $5.95 |
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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 |
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RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
(Item #96258) $1.50
Inexpensive start to your child's
Catholic book library! |
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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.
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Colorful, sturdy 9" x 12" Keepsake
Folder |
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Six four-page take home lessons with
hands-on activities |
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Attractive stickers to highlight
important concepts |
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Family Focus poster with at-home
activities |
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Four-page handout with answers to
"Questions Parents Ask" |
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Sacrament Commemorative Certificate |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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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
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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 |
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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 |
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Guide for Sponsors
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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 |
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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
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