Ministry

Workbook for Lectors, Gospel Readers, and Proclaimers of the Word® provides the ongoing instruction and advice that readers need. It assists them in preparing their assigned reading on specific occasions, and when they read the resource every week as a way of reflecting on and learning about the Scriptures, it strengthens their proclamation skills and deepens their spiritual lives. This resource contains the readings in large print for practice (with suggestions for emphasis in bold),...

Children s Daily PrayerMargaret Burk and Vivian E. Williams Designed to be led by students, these short prayer services will deepen and enrich classroom prayer every day of the school year. For teachers, parents, principals, and religious educators, helpful introductions provide background on each liturgical season, along with advice on preparing the worship space and getting children involved in the service. Prayers are also provided for use at home, before meals, and at the end of the day to...

Top 10 Reasons To Come Back To The Catholic Church Pamphlet Author: DuquinWith more people returning to church during this time of crisis as well as those heading back to church around the holiday time, you'll want to do everything you can to reach out to them. The Top 10 Reasons to Come Back to the Catholic Church helps you convey that no matter how long a person has been away, they can always come home. Just like the title says, this pamphlet shows you simple ways to prepare for the birth of...

Manual para proclamadores de la palabra® 2021Raúl H. Lugo Rodríguez Felipe de Jesús Legarreta-Castillo Raúl Duarte Castillo978-1-61671-546-5 | Paperback | 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 | 288 pages | Language: Spanish Manual para proclamadores de la palabra 2021 provides the ongoing instruction and advice that proclaimers need. It functions like a personal coach for each minister of the Word. Not only does it assist readers in preparing their assigned reading on a specific occasion, but when ministers of the...

Children’s Liturgy of the Word 2020-2021A Weekly ResourceChristine Ondrla Scripture Backgrounds by Mary A. Ehle, phd Peg Ekerdt Jean Marie Hiesberger Biagio Mazza Mary M. McGlone, csj Abbot Gregory J. Polan, osb Denise Simeone George Smiga Paul Turner Season Backgrounds by Mary M. McGlone, csj978-1-61671-539-7 | Paperback | 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 | 272 pages | Language: EnglishThe essential guide for prayer leaders who facilitate a separate Liturgy of the Word with children on Sundays and Holydays of...

Ministry Of Communion-Spanish 2nd Edition The Communion Ministry offers practical advice and vital theology for Eucharistic ministers. Updated with the latest liturgical laws and regulations, this book is an excellent guide for both people who serve God's people and those who help them prepare for ministry. Father and Doctor Michael Kwatera, OSB, a monk from St. JohnΓÇÖs Abbey, Collegeville, Minnesota, has been a graduate and university-level liturgy teacher and a liturgy practitioner in...

At Home with the Word - Large Print Edition At Home with the Word guides you to a deeper understanding of the Sunday Scriptures, providing the readings for this liturgical year, insights from Scripture scholars, and action steps. (Additional reflection questions and action steps for families, Christian initiation, and adult faith-sharing groups may be downloaded from the LTP Website.) The book also includes prayers and citations for weekday readings. On the cover, James B. Janknegt illustrates...

The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound 2021 is the essential resource for lay ministers of care, especially extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. This portable, annual resource has been updated to include all the official rites a lay minister will need from the Book of Blessings and Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum to bring Holy Communion to as well as to pray and share the Gospel with those who cannot regularly worship with their parish...

As the number of available priests has declined, the Sunday Mass is becoming less and less available in some parishes and dioceses. Sunday Celebrations In the Absence of a Priest addresses this growing reality by providing the appropriate ritual to be used in the celebrating community. This revised ritual edition of Sunday Celebrations In the Absence of a Priest includes Morning Prayer, Evening Prayer, and two appendices, Directory for Sunday Celebrations in the Absence of a Priest and...

All In Why Belonging to the Catholic Church Matters Author: Pat Gohn In this passionate and unapologetic account of why her faith in Christ and the Catholic Church are the source of meaning and joy in her life, Pat Gohn—popular speaker, retreat leader, catechist, and author of Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious—invites you to become more confident in the power of the Catholic faith to transform your life as well. What’s the one thing that defines your life and brings you the most good, the most...

Alleluia to AmenThe Prayer Book for Catholic Parishes Author: Justin McClainForeword by: Timothy P. O'Malley Alleluia to Amen is an indispensable resource for parish leaders and volunteers looking for prayers to offer at gatherings outside of Mass. Justin McClain, author of Called to Pray and Called to Teach, provides busy leaders like you with original and traditional prayers to help you lead your faith community in prayer with confidence and ease. While Catholics regularly gather for...

American Church The Remarkable Rise, Meteoric Fall, and Uncertain Future of Catholicism in America By: Russell Shaw Has the Americanization of American Catholics-their cultural assimilation, that is-been a blessing or a curse for the Church in the United States? Or has it been a bit of both? In American Church Russell Shaw takes a searching look at that question and reaches a disturbing conclusion. Cultural assimilation, which was ardently championed by churchmen like the great Cardinal James...

by James C. PauleyFilled with powerful testimonies from catechists; the fundamentals of evangelization, catechesis, and discipleship; and even helpful connections for parents, An Evangelizing Catechesis will change your approach to teaching the Catholic Faith. It is perfect for parish catechists, Catholic school religion teachers, parish and diocesan catechetical leaders, youth ministers, RCIA coordinators, pastors, and parents.

Anointed and Sent: Reflections of Gratitude and Praise for the Priesthood  PAPERBACK by Pope Francis This series of reflections on the meaning and ministry of the priesthood is based on the pope’s Holy Thursday Chrism Mass homilies delivered from March 2013 to the present. In addition, it includes the pope’s letter to priests on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the death of St. John Vianney, patron saint of priests. ...

"It is not the same thing to have known Jesus as not to have known him, not the same thing to walk with him as to walk blindly, not the same thing to hear his word as not to know it…. We know that with Jesus life becomes richer."-Pope Francis, The Joy of the Gospel In her first book, Forming Intentional Disciples: The Path to Knowing and Following Jesus, Sherry Weddell, cofounder of the Catherine of Siena Institute, captured the attention of Catholics across the globe as she uncovered the...

From the moment life begins and through all the years that follow, God entrusts His children to us first at home and then in our church family. Blueprints for Children’s Ministry can help churches with this responsibility. In this book, the author covers the basics for children’s ministry, addressing questions such as these: Why build a children’s ministry? What’s the difference between children’s ministry and child ministry? How can children’s ministry be constructed? This useful book offers...

“This is the secret of the Saints: abiding in Christ, joined to him like branches to the vine, in order to bear much fruit.” Pope Francis We have an obligation as Christians to share the Gospel of Christ. But many are at a loss as to how to fulfill this commission. Good news – we have a clear path we can follow, trod by holy men and women who have successfully brought millions of souls to Christ, the saints! In his newest book, Casting Nets with the Saints, author and speaker Chris Stewart...

Christian Faith and the Power of Thinking Editor: Fr. Jay Harrington, O.P.; Chapters by Fr. Thomas O’Meara, O.P.; Fr. Richard Woods, O.P.; Fr. Jay Harrington, O.P.; Fr. Paul Philibert, O.P.; Fr. Mark Wedig, O.P.; Fr. Charles Dahm, O.P.; Fr. Scott Steinkerchner, O.P.; Fr. Benedict Viviano, O.P.; Fr. James Marchionda, O.P. This volume is offered as a gift to the Order of Preachers, the Dominican family, and other interested readers as we celebrate and commemorate those who have gone before us,...

Receive the Gospel of Christ whose herald you have become. Believe what you read, teach what you believe, and practice what you teach. These are the words a newly ordained deacon hears from his bishop as the Book of the Gospels is placed in his hands. It is a solemn but joyous moment in which the deacon is called to a lifelong pursuit of the spiritual life. The foundation of the diaconate is intimate communion with Christ the Servant. This communion originates and deepens in the interior life,...

Father Smith Instructs Jackson: Centennial Edition! Over 3 million copies of this timeless classic have been sold, and it has influenced thousands of conversions. Witness the engaging and accessible interplay between a priest and a non-Catholic inquiring about the Faith. Their conversation is a masterpiece in catechesis -- as Chris Jackson asks the questions generation after generation wants to ask, and Father Smith responds with wisdom, wit, Scripture references, and solid Catholic teaching....

Fruitful Discipleship Living the Mission of Jesus in the Church and the World Sherry A. Weddell “By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit, and so prove to be my disciples.” — John 15:8 How does God’s grace change our individual lives, families, neighborhoods, parish communities, and cities? In Fruitful Discipleship: Living the Mission of Jesus in the Church and the World, Sherry A. Weddell describes how the Holy Spirit is at work in all the baptized—calling and gifting us to...

Gaudete et Exsultate shows us: How to understand and embrace the call to holiness How to spot the contemporary enemies of holiness How to understand Christs call to holiness in the Beatitudes How to be signs of holiness in our everyday lives How to draw strength for the battle for holiness

These readings and dramatic stories are for use in liturgy, prayer services and classrooms throughout the liturgical yearThese readings and dramatic stories are for use in liturgy, prayer services and classrooms throughout the liturgical year. You'll find the reproducible assembly editions, performance notes, set and costume suggestions and the comprehensive song index extremely helpful in preparing a worship service, choral concert or classroom activity.Recommended for grades K-12. Dramatic...

Fr. John McCloskey has become a famous "convert maker" in the powerful corridors close to the White House. Having run the Catholic Information Center in the heart of Washington, DC from 1998 to 2004, McCloskey had direct contact with numerous well-known and lesser-known Washington figures. Among well-known Catholic converts instructed by Fr. McCloskey are Senator Sam Brownback, publisher Alfred Regnery, Dr. Bernard Nathanson, journalist Robert Novak and many others. This work is a joint effort...

by Paul Turner and Virginia Meagher Youll want all of your lectors to read this new guide. Effective for training those new to the ministry and for rejuvenating the work of veterans, the book can be used by individuals or groups. It gives lectors the background and tools they need to study, pray, and proclaim scripture well, it offers sound advice for dealing with the practical everyday challenges of parish liturgies, and it nurtures spiritual growth in the minister.Inside youll find a...

Impressively Free Henri Nouwen as a Model for a Reformed Priesthood by Michael W. Higgins and Kevin BurnsPaperback Some twenty years now since Nouwen's death, it is instructive to see him in a new light: a postconciliar prophet of a reformed presbyteral model. Nouwen is, in other words, an exemplar of a priesthood that is contemporary, nonclerical, enabling, and effective. His is a ministerial priesthood in keeping with the ecclesial vision of Pope Francis. The authors explore the genesis...

"Missions is not the ultimate goal of the church. Worship is. Missions exists because worship doesn't. Worship is ultimate."--John PiperLet the Nations Be Glad! has become a modern missions classic. A trusted resource for thousands of missionaries, pastors, church leaders, and laypeople, it provides a biblical basis for missions and worship. This third edition has been expanded to include timely new material on the prosperity gospel.

Liturgy and Ministry in Times of Need Wendy Cichanski Caduff, Ann Dickinson Degenhard, Bernard Evans, and Anne Y. Koester 978-1-61671-568-7 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 96 pages When our local, national, and global communities face difficult situations, it can be challenging for pastoral ministers to respond appropriately. Liturgy and Ministry in Times of Need provides practical recommendations for incorporating these important needs into liturgical prayer. It eases the burden of preparing liturgy...

Made for Mission: Renewing Your Parish Culture by Tim Glemkowski “God has created me to do him some definite service; he has committed some work to me which he has not committed to another. I have my mission.” — Blessed John Henry Newman The statistics are heartbreaking. In 2007, 24 percent of Americans identified as Catholic. By 2014, that had dropped to 21 percent. The number of people who claim no religious affiliation has surpassed Catholics and evangelicals, making “nones” the largest...

Marketing God Inspired Strategies for Building the Kingdom Donna A. Heckler Marketing God is a crash course unlike any you’ve had before, meant for Catholic parishes, dioceses, religious orders, Catholic organizations, start-ups, apostolates, and anyone who is passionate about their Christian faith and looking for ways to share it effectively. Donna A. Heckler, a global marketing executive who has served a variety of multibillion-dollar organizations with names you know, offers her winning...

More Christianity Finding the Fullness of the Faith By: Fr. Dwight Longenecker Expanded Revised Edition No one would dare to suggest that C. S. Lewis’s Mere Christianity is anything less than a brilliant explanation and defense of the Faith. But as robust, wise and ardent as it is, still it is incomplete. It begins our banquet at the table of the Lord, but doesn’t take us all the way to the final course. That is what Dwight Longenecker’s new book, More Christianity, does. It fills our plates...

by P. J. King (Author) Finally a book specifically for Catholic retreats highlighting: the Sacramental life, prayer books, spiritual reading, conferences, pilgrimages, Bible studies, devotions, websites, plus more. This is a quick up to date read and a useful guide for someone coming off a retreat wanting to continue their faith formation. After your retreat, what's next? points to the myriad of resources in the Church that inspire and teach the Word of God. Continued faith formation is...

Pope Francis Embrace of Hope: Compassion in Times of IllnessPope Francis: Embrace of Hope, Compassion in Times of Illness is filled with the pope’s insight and inspiration for all who face the test of sickness and illness. Pope Francis shows how hope is found in seeing and experiencing illness in the light of the Good News of Jesus Christ.He reveals how grace grows in times of illness when: Christians bring the peace of Christ to the sick through service and care.Difficult moments become the...

Positively Catholic 25 Really Good Reasons to Love the Faith, Live the Faith, and Share the Faith By: Michael Leach What's so great about being Catholic? If you posed this question to the average Catholic, there's a good chance they'd look a little puzzled and confess, "I don't know. I've never really thought about it." Well, national best-selling author Michael Leach has thought about it—a lot! In Positively Catholic, Leach joyfully explores and explains 25 really good reasons for Catholics...

Prayers for the Domestic Church A Handbook for Worship in the Home Author: Edward M. HaysFirst published in 1979, this groundbreaking and bestselling book established Edward Hays as a pioneering spiritual writer and teacher. This new edition with a new preface by the author celebrates the “domestic church”—a family worshiping together at home—with a collection of prayers and blessings that remain as fresh and creative today as they were over twenty-five years ago. With blessings for birthdays,...

Archbishop Dolan clearly sets forth what it takes to be a Catholic priest in the Third Millennium. Whether he is stressing the necessity of regular Confession and the need to celebrate daily Mass and say the Liturgy of the Hours or discussing priestly celibacy in frank, realistic terms, he emphasizes true priest identity by presenting a life worth living, a life worth sharing, a life worth offering up to the Father through Christ and in the Holy Spirit. Pastoral, practical, and thoroughly...

Pronunciation Guide for the Lectionary A Comprehensive Resource for Proclaimers of the Word, Second Edition Compiled by Michael R. Prendergast, Susan E. Myers, Timothy M. MilinovichAnyone called upon to read from the Lectionary at Mass will appreciate this Pronunciation Guide for the Lectionary. Like the first edition, it includes words from the full Lectionary for Mass-- Sundays, weekdays, ritual, and votive Masses. Added to this second edition the names of recently canonized saints for...

A parish doesnt just communicate its mission from the pulpit. Teaching and preaching also happen in classes and small groups, in bulletins, on the church website and social media, and through volunteers who welcome visitors through its doors. In Rebuilding Your Message, Michael White and Tom Corcoranauthors of the bestselling books Rebuilt and Tools for Rebuildingshare dozens of strategies to help Catholic parishes establish and sustain excellent communications.White and Corcoran believe that...

Learn how to rebuke the devil and avoid his snares with this new book from Pope Francis�s teachings. In this powerful collection, the pope lays bare the devil�s ploys and tactics, to help you avoid getting ensnared. Listen with care, as the pope tells the story of the devil�s history, character, and works, and consider the pope�s suggestions about what you can do to see victory over the devil. Rebuking the Devil will be an important and sobering awakening to those who have forgotten the...

Remain in Me: Holy Orders, Prayer, and Ministry by James Keating, Paperback The collaboration of priests and deacons in the ministry of the gospel has not always been without some tension. The fiftieth anniversary of the restoration of the Permanent Diaconate in the Catholic Church welcomes a cooperative, creative, and prayer-imbued communion between priests and deacons who labor as one to serve the spiritual needs of parishioners. Remain in Me promotes such a communion, addressing the...

Cardinal Gerhard Ludwig Müller, the former Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, has assembled here his most noteworthy lectures, interviews, and dialogues to offer a clear and compelling exploration of Catholic teachings. He explores hundreds of topics that are critical to the health of the Church and the salvation of souls. Cardinal Müller’s vast knowledge and profound faith will deepen your understanding of our Faith and of the Church. In Roman Encounters, he tackles...

Sunday Prayer for Catechists 2020-2021Sunday Prayer for Catechists invites catechists and teachers to develop a habit of personal prayer and reflection on the Word of God. This annual resource provides Gospel texts from the Sunday Lectionary and reflections that connect the message of Scripture with working with young people in order to help catechists to grow spiritually through their ministry.

Sunday Prayer for Teens 2020-2021Sunday Prayer for Teens provides a great way to support a teenager's prayer life throughout the year in a cost-effective manner. This resource helps high school teens get into a habit of prayer by providing the text of the Sunday Gospel and reflections that directly link the Gospel message to teenage life. It includes materials for every Sunday and Holyday of Obligation. Sunday Prayer for Teens is a great gift for teens in youth ministry or Catholic high...

A revised manual for Mass Servers that’s sturdily bound, with full-color instructions, glossary, calendar, and a wealth of other information.

The Beating of Great Wings: A Worldly Spirituality for Active, Apostolic Communities"Bernard Lee's insights touch the core of what it means to be a Christian Catholic community centered on Word and Eucharist. This is a timely, thoughtful, and accessible work about the experience of apostolic religious community life today".--Marygrace Peters, O.P., Associate Professor of Church History, Aquinas Institute, St. Louis University

The Evangelizing Parish By: Francis Cardinal Arinze Written by a highly respected cardinal and a former head of the Vatican office for worship and sacraments, this book shows how the local Catholic parish in any town has tremendous potential to evangelize its surrounding community. Francis Cardinal Arinze reveals the important roles of both priests and laity in spreading the Gospel within the parish and beyond. This work can help priests to realize the many great possibilities they have to be...

As human beings we are constantly engaging and disengaging in everything we do. We engage and disengage at work, in marriage, as parents, in our quest for health and well-being, in personal finances, environmentally, politically, and, of course, we engage or disengage spiritually.If you walk into any Catholic church next Sunday and look around, you will discover that some people are highly engaged, others are massively disengaged, and the majority are somewhere in between. Why? What is the...

The Heart of the Diaconate: Communion with the Servant Mysteries of Christ by James Keating, PaperbackThrough the three areas of Calling, Formation and Ordination, and Ministry, The Heart of the Diaconate explores the creative tension of the diaconate vocation and what the diaconate for the future will look like. The book outlines what those who are considering the diaconate must possess if it is truly going to be an effective and vibrant ministry within the church. With a focus on...