Liturgy Training Publication

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),...

Manual para proclamadores de la palabra 2023 Manual para proclamadores de la palabra 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 Word read this resource every week as a way of reflecting on the readings, it strengthens their proclamation skills and deepens their spiritual lives so that they...

Daily Prayer is the perfect companion for your spiritual journey. Versatile and easy-to-use, this trusted resource has assisted Catholics in deepening their faith and prayer life for over a decade. Equally useful for group or individual prayer, each day’s prayer centers on a scripture reading, along with a reflection, a psalm, intercessions, and closing prayer. Daily Prayer provides an introduction to Catholic prayer for those involved in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and an...

This trusted annual publication provides concise and helpful material to inspire and assist those who prepare the Mass for each day of the liturgical year. It includes: Preaching pointsAdditional Scripture insights for the Proper of SaintsMusic preparation guidance and song suggestionsWays to connect the liturgy to the Christian lifeOriginal Mass texts for Sundays, solemnities, and feasts of the LordSeasonal worship committee agendasIdeas for celebrating other rites and customsOnline...

Many churches have the custom of giving a place of honor to a book in which parishioners write the names of their dead. This is such a book that has been carefully prepared—in its dimensions, paper, binding, and art—to be both beautiful and worthy of its task. In most parishes, this one volume will be large enough to receive names over many years. This beautifully bound volume features a gold embossed cover, that matches other ritual editions, for a place of reverence in the parish. On the...

Children's Daily Prayer Throughout the history of the Church, Christians have consecrated time by pausing at various moments throughout the day to pray the Liturgy of the Hours (Guide for Celebrating Liturgy of the Hours). Children’s Daily Prayer is a form of the Liturgy of the Hours, adapted for children. It helps guide children in a daily service of communal prayer following the pattern of the Church’s Morning Prayer. The heart of this annual resource is a simple order of prayer for each day...

The gold foil stamp cover design that draws on the history of Christian art is as visually strong, simple, and elegant as it is theologically rich. Interior art portrays narrative illustrations significantly based in scripture and tradition. The cover and binding materials have been chosen for beauty and durability. The Smyth sewn case binding is of the highest quality available and the sturdy cover materials have a soft, luxurious, leather-like feel. The Lexatone double end sheets strengthen...

Hardcover | 9 x 12 | 128 pages The Book of the Elect is a formal record of the names of all those from the parish who have been elected for Baptism. This book is presented to the bishop at Rite of Election, which typically happens on the First Sunday of Lent. Quotations from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults are beautifully inscribed in English on the pages of this book. Lines on which the elect can sign their names are included on each page. This book also includes a product...

This calendar helps you celebrate the liturgy each day! The calendar works like a mini-ordo—each day includes the liturgical observance (i.e., First Sunday of Advent, memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows, etc.), the readings from the daily Mass with citations from the Lectionary for Mass, the proper liturgical colors, as well as the psalter for the Liturgy of the Hours. The calendar also includes other Catholic events and observances such as Holy Days of Obligation, First Friday and Saturday...

Keeping the Seasons: Bilingual Print and Digital Resources for Your Parish allows you to provide bilingual catechesis, prayer, and spiritual nourishment to your parishioners throughout the weeks of Advent and Christmas Time. This resource includes seven handouts, in English and in Spanish, one for each week of Advent and Christmas. On the front of each handout is a prayer, illustration, and a reflection on the Sunday Scripture. On the back is catechesis for each weekday about the day's...

Paperback | 8 1/2 x 11 | 288 pages | Language: English Nature both adorns and strips the fields and the garden, the woods and the city park, according to the seasons: adding or taking away color and texture, growth and decay, images of birth, death and rebirth. So, too, the Christian community adorns and strips its house according to the seasons of the liturgy’s calendar. We crown the year of grace with images and signs of the paschal mystery, to proclaim the coming fulfillment of the reign of...

Wedding Feast of the Lamb: Eucharistic Theology from a Biblical, Historical, and Systematic Perspective HARDCOVER by Roch A. Kereszty, ocist This text places the Eucharist in the universal context of world religions and shows how the Eucharist is God's response to the universal human quest for the perfect sacrifice of expiation, thanksgiving, and communion. It not only discusses the explicit Eucharistic texts of the New Testament but also shows the role and meaning of the Eucharist within each...

Order of Christian Funerals, Ritual Edition: Hardcover The Church calls each member of Christ s Body Priest, Deacon, layperson to participate in the ministry of consolation: to care for the dying, to pray for the dead, to comfort those who mourn (Order of Christian Funerals, 8). Revised and updated, this edition of the Order of Christian Funerals, Ritual Edition includes the ritual texts for the Vigil and related rites and prayers, the funeral liturgy, the Rite of Committal, and the funeral...

With the third typical edition of The Roman Missal, Liturgy Training Publications preserves its commitment to quality of design and materials while ensuring affordability. The gold foil stamp cover design that draws on the history of Christian art is as visually strong, simple, and elegant as it is theologically rich. Interior art portrays narrative illustrations significantly based in scripture and tradition. The cover and binding materials have been chosen for beauty and durability. The...

Guide for Lectors and Readers, Second Editionby Michael Cameron, Corinna Laughlin, Virginia Meagher, Paul Turner Because readers provide a bridge between the Word of God and the assembly, helping Christ speak to his people, they need to understand, believe, and love the Word of God they proclaim. The Introduction to the Lectionary calls for a preparation for lectors and readers that includes spirituality, biblical and liturgical formation, and technical instruction for proclamation. This book...

This new ritual book is the perfect resource for priests concelebrating the Mass for Sundays and other special occasions. It includes each of the ten Eucharistic Prayers from the third edition of The Roman Missal: Eucharistic Prayers I-IVEucharistic Prayers for Reconciliation I and IIEucharistic Prayers for Use in Masses for Various Needs I-IV The rubrics and line breaks for the above Eucharistic Prayers will vary from the third edition of The Roman Missal. These adjustments were based on the...

Here is a practical guide to help you create beautiful and expressive processional banners for use in the liturgy, Sunday by Sunday, throughout the seasons of the Church's year. You'll also find guidance on using banners in the celebrations of Baptism, Confirmation, First Communion, Marriage and Ordination, as well as on other special occasions in the life of the parish. Banner artists Pamela T. Hardiman and Josephine Niemann combine just the right amount of theory with step-by-step...

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...

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...

The Religious Potential of the Child Experiencing Scripture and Liturgy with Young Children Sofia Cavalletti This book describes the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a Montessori-based style of catechesis that focuses on the child’s independent journey to God by working with materials in a specially prepared place called an atrium. Written by Sofia Cavaletti, the Italian scripture scholar who developed the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, this classic work demonstrates the profound spiritual...

Your Child's Baptism Revised Edition Paul TurnerFr. Paul Turner, known for his friendly style and authoritative content, helps parents understand what they need to know about their child's Baptism. He invites them into the mystery of this first sacrament in the life of a Christian, explaining its theology, symbolism, and the ritual itself. He provides pastoral answers to many technical questions parents might have about such matters as when and where Baptism should take place, arrangements...

This best-selling book has been a practical and spiritually enriching formational resource for years and is now newly updated! In addition to the content users valued in the last three editions, this revised fourth edition now gives particular emphasis to the differences that exist between sponsoring a candidate and sponsoring a catechumen.Saddlestitched | 6 x 9 | 80 pages

The process of preparing a Catholic funeral can be a healing and life-giving experience for all who are involved. This resource provides parish staffs with a thorough treatment of the various funeral rites—from the first meeting with families after death through the burial. It offers pastoral guidance for collaborating with families, preparing the liturgical environment and music, selecting prayer texts, scheduling liturgical ministers, and ways for your parish to be a source of comfort, hope,...

As couples prepare to be married in the Catholic Church, it is important for them to take time to share their faith and gain insights into each other’s family history and personal expectations for a sacramental Marriage. This resource is designed to help couples put Christ at the center of their marriage. It will engage them in conversation about Catholic teachings, handling conflict, developing strong communication skills, maintaining financial security, starting a family, and fostering a...