A sacrament is a sensible sign, instituted by Jesus Christ, by which invisible grace and inward sanctification are communicated to the soul. The Sacraments category includes books on each of the seven holy sacraments (or mysteries) of the Church. There are books focused on a single sacrament and general books covering all seven sacraments. Some of the books are introductory or practical guides. Other books delve deep into Sacramental theology and the history and development of sacraments within the Church.

  In three separate sessions, from 1545 to 1564, the Fathers of the Church met in Ecumenical Council at a small town in the Austrian Tyrol, named Tridentum-in English, Trent. That meeting-the Council of Trent-produced a large number of canons and decrees, condemned the errors of the Protestant Reformation, and shown as a beacon to all the world. Of the twenty Ecumenical Councils of the …

This First Communion Blessed Trinity Missal and Prayer Book has a cross with a pries't hands holding a chalice printed on the cover.  The missal has the peoples' parts in bold print and has full color illustrations of the Mass, the Mysteries of the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross.  In addition, it has a section of prayers, explanation of the sacraments, the Ten Commandments …

This Marian First Communion Boy's Missal is illustrated in full-color.  The Missal has a black pearlized cover and gold-edged pages.  It has the following: The Mass The Church Year Favorite Gospel Stories Reconciliation Sations of the Cross The Rosary The Sacraments The Ten Commandments The Precepts of the Church Memory Prayers A Visit to Church My Own Prayers Personal Record …

Annulments are a complex issue. To some, both Catholics and non-catholics alike, it is synonymous with "Catholic divorce." Many questions abound regarding this issue, one which unfortunately touches the lives of many in the Church today. In this helpful book, canon and civil lawyer Edward N. Peters clears up some of the confusion by answering the most commonly-asked annulment questions in a …

Angela Carol The great Archangel Raphael is the Angel of Marriage, of Healing, of Happy Meetings, of Joy and of Travel. This booklet gives the Scriptural background about St. Raphael, plus famous prayers to use in invoking his aid. St. Raphael identifies himself as "one of the seven who stand before the Lord." (Tobias 12:15). He brings blessings for both body and soul, a fact demonstrated in …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated book is a perfect guide for young children in making a good confession.  It explains the method of receiving the Sacrament, plus it has a good examination of conscience based on the 10 Commandments.  Also included are prayers to be said after Confession.

Today I Made My First Reconciliation Dianne Ahern Today I Made My First Reconciliation , is both a storybook and a keepsake book written to help children, their friends, and their family to love and practice this Sacrament. Best friends Maria and Riley just seem to get deeper and deeper into trouble after they accidentally break a window then lie to their parents about it. Their guilt makes …

Fr. H. Hoever, S.O.Cist., Ph.D., Imprimatur 1959. Illustrated in full color! This most precious little missal contains the Tridentine (Pre-Vatican II) Mass, Gospel stories for all Sundays and Feastdays, Daily Prayers, Prayers for Confession, Prayers for Holy Communion, The Stations of the Cross, explanation of the Holy Rosary along with all fifteen mysteries—with full color pictures …

This is a collection of G. K. Chesterton's provocative writings on a subject close to his heart-the family, and the corresponding themes of men and women, children, sex, marriage and divorce. The family was a central element in Chesterton's vision, a unifying theme of his literary work. His eloquent defense of the sacredness of the home is even more applicable in our times because of the …

Adrienne von Speyr Hans Urs von Balthasar calls this "one of her most central works". She discusses the moral and practical aspects of the sacrament in great depth. Some of the many areas covered include conversion, scruples, contrition, spiritual direction, laxity, frequency of confession, the confessions of religious and lay people, even the confessions of saints. One of the most …

Lawrence G. Lovasik This guide gives faithful Catholics all the essential ingredients of a stable and loving Catholic marriage and family - ingredients that are in danger of being lost in our turbulent age. Using Scripture and Church teachings in an easy-to-follow step-by-step format, author Fr. Lawrence Lovasik helps you understand the proper role of the Catholic father and mother and the …

This girl's first communion missal is remeniscent of old fashioned missals that are seldom seen today. The missal features a pearlized cover with a gold clasp and a real crucifix on the inside cover - not a picture.

This First Communion Blessed Trinity Missal and Prayer Book has a young girl on the cover and gilt edges.  The missal has the peoples' parts in bold print and has full color illustrations of the Mass, the Mysteries of the Rosary and the Stations of the Cross.  In addition, it has a section of prayers, explanation of the sacraments, the Ten Commandments and much more.  A very nice …

Communion of the Sick A valuable service booklet for Extraordinary Ministers, the text is set both in English and Spanish. Includes all appropriate readings as well as a series of beneficial pastoral instructions and guidelines. Commentary, history, and appendices are written by the renowned Rev. Joseph M. Champlin. Printed in large type and in two colors.

Adrienne von Speyr A profound contemplation of the Seven Last Words of Our Lord on the Cross with specific application to the Seven Sacraments instituted by Christ.

This Marian First Communion Boy's Missal is illustrated in full-color.  It has the following: The Mass The Church Year Favorite Gospel Stories Reconciliation Sations of the Cross The Rosary The Sacraments The Ten Commandments The Precepts of the Church Memory Prayers A Visit to Church My Own Prayers Personal Record Family Record Prayer Before a Crucifix

The Second Vatican Council says, "We ought to try to discover a new reverence for the Eucharistic mystery. Something is happening that is greater than anything we can do. The liturgy is the summit toward which the activity of the Church is directed; it is the font from which all her power flows." This profound statement about the Eucharist stands at the center of this book by Cardinal …

An illuminating, reassuring explanation of the Catholic Church's teachings on confession and forgiveness by the bestselling author of The Lamb's Supper and Hail, Holy Queen. Jesus told his first clergy, "If you forgive the sins of any, they are forgiven; if you retain the sins of any, they are retained." In Lord, Have Mercy, Scott Hahn explores the sacrament of reconciliation and …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book is the perfect guide to help a young child understand the Holy Eucharist.  The book begins with explaining what a sacrifice is by using examples from the Old Testament and works its way through the Eucharist and its place in the Mass.  

This wonderful and practical little booklet explains clearly and thoroughly how to make a good Confession-but in much greater detail than covered in most catechisms. It includes an Examination of Conscience (plus a discussion of lax, scrupulous and doubtful conscience), contrition and its necessary qualities, the purpose of amendment and its necessary qualities, avoiding the near …