The Family Life/Relationships category features books on raising children, pregnancy, family relationships, marriage, dating, finances, sexuality and the whole range of issues and subjects which impact the internal life of the Christian family today.

This Prayer Bank Craft Kit includes:  4 B&W (Black and White) templates to be copied on coloured paper, 4 B&W Templates printed on coloured paper for immediate use, 1 B&W template for B&W Printing, to be coloured with pencil crayons or markers to decorate envelopes, and 8 envelopes for immediate use.

This beautifully crafted book is a reflection guide,keepsake, and prayer journal that offers inspirationfor each month of pregnancy in the tradition of the popular nine-day prayer, the Novena.

Discover the joys of praying together! Couples marry intending to share everything. But what about prayer? Do you share your conversations with God? Prayers for Married Couples helps you do just that. It contains over seventy-five prayers that express the hopes, the concerns, and the dreams of today's married couple. With this book as your guide, the two of you can share, aloud, prayers …

Elizabeth Matthews never expected her son Patrick to be diagnosed with autism. But she didn't expect him to become her "escalator to heaven," either, as he was decorating the walls of the family home with mud and crayons. In Precious Treasure: The Story of Patrick, Matthews describes, with candor and humor, the joys, challenges, and heartaches of raising a child with special needs. "If you …

James B. Stenson In this newly reprinted book, educational consultant James B. Stenson focuses his experience on pre-high school students and the most troublesome questions they pose their parents:  Why don't you trust me?  Why do you tell me what I can't wear?  Why do you always correct my manners? Parents who successfully survive these interrogations are the ones that have …

James B. Stenson In Preparing for Peer Pressure, James B. Stenson provides a framework for guidance and discipline for young parents with children under 12. Anyone interested in coping with the forces of consumerism has to begin well before the onset of puberty. This short book, originally published as a Scepter booklet in 1988 and frequently reprinted, helps parents strategize for: forming …

A loving king and queen present their daughter with a gift from God - her first kiss - to keep or to give away. The wise girl waits for the man who is worthy of her precious gift. Where is he and how will she ever find him? The surprising answer in this marvelous parable will touch the heart of parents and child alike. "I asked God how I could teach my young daughters the value of their …

Fr. Frank A. Pavone Beginning with the proclamation, “Jesus Christ is risen from the dead” this pamphlet reminds us that to stand with Christ, means to defend life - to preach the Gospel of Life. The court decision (Roe vs. Wade) legalizing abortion has had far-reaching effects. Many are surprised to learn that the decision did not deny that the unborn child is human. Does this …

Political analyst and commentator Carol Liebau takes a hard look at the pervasiveness of sex in today's culture and the havoc it wreaks on young people.

Jason Evert Looking for real love?  Have you ever asked yourself... Why should I wait for marriage?  How far is too far?  Isn't everyone else doing it?  Aren't I being good as long as I don't have sex?  Will chastity take away my freedom?  Who does it hurt?  But what if I really love my date?  What about pornography?  How do I say …

How to Become the Man God Wants You to Be Every day boys and young men are bombarded with messages and images that encourage them to make sexual impurity a way of life. And since it looks like so much fun, they can easily be made to feel as if they’re foolishly missing out on something really great. However, Jason Evert’s Pure Manhood will help them to see things in a new light. …

These to-the-point daily reflections on purity counter the lust served up by the media 365 days a year. If you've ever felt alone in your efforts to lead a clean life, read these quotes and remember that real men and women are fighting the same fight today. The saints who have gone before us also fought this battle, won the victory and intercede for you now. Jason Evert speaks each year about …

There is hope for healing from abortion. Rachel, Weep No More reveals how Divine Mercy is available to all of us. This booklet is a great source of hope for anyone who has been involved with abortion.

Parents and the family are under attack and being challenged as never before. This gem of a book is a gentle guidebook that reminds parents to turn to the ultimate source and authority on raising children - the Sacred Scriptures. Bible passages and simple activities enhance each chapter in a way that allows parents to make the messages come alive in their home and in their family's lives. …

A realistic, informative look at the effect of today's media on individuals and families. Based on extensive research, author Jay Dunlap shows that, regardless of the content, the media affects our interactions with others, especially those closest to us. This book offers positive, fresh ideas on how parents can take control of the media outlets in their home.

This book is not about "school at home" - it is about something better. It is about Real Learning. Homeschooling pioneer Charlotte Mason wrote with great wisdom about providing young minds with a living book education. She urged teachers to present great ideas and stand back, allowing students to form relationships with the ideas. Elizabeth Foss carries Miss Mason's philosophy from the ideal …

Mary Beth Bonacci Mary Beth Bonacci speaks to nearly 100,000 people every year. She speaks to people across the country and around the world - about friendship, about relationships, about marriage, about God's plan for sexuality, and about finding real, honest love. And they speak back to her. They ask her questions -- about sex, about dating, about healing after a shattered relationship, …

In Religious Customs in the Family , F r. Weiser draws upon his mem orable experiences as a little boy in Catholic Europe, as well as on his great knowledge of religious customs, to guide mothers and fathers in giving their homes a truly Catholic spirit. Such a home will profoundly help children to live and to grow in God's grace. On the other hand, if the family members are not in tune …

Pope John Paul II This broad-ranging document on the family is a guide for families and those who minister to them. It includes sections on the importance of the family, dangers faced by families, educational rights and responsibilities, pastoral care, morality and theology.

This book of seasonal cooking provides a backdrop of celebrating sacred feasts of the year from a monastery kitchen to your kitchen--using recipes from Brother Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Latourrette. Brother Victor-Antoine is the best-selling author of several cookbooks from his monastery kitchen. Sacred Feasts focuses on using seasonal fresh fruits and vegetables to create inexpensive, delicious, …