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.

Description:   Over the years, thousands have turned to the Handbook for Today's Catholic Family as a guide to Catholic family living. This revised edition offers families and pastoral-care providers a profound and serious resource for Catholic-family life. Updated with topical reference citations to the Catechism of the Catholic Church , the Handbook also contains new material for …

Convinced that a critical part of education is to foster in our children a love of the beautiful and true, teacher and writer Laura Berquist presents this wide selection of poetry for every age level from grades one to twelve. Poetry is important because it is one of the forms of the beautiful which is accessible to children. For this reason children should be exposed to the best examples of …

  Healing through the Mass is a highly readable and informative book written by a priest with more than two decades of experience in healing prayer ministry. "At the heart of Roman Catholic spirituality is celebration of Eucharist. Yet few Catholics, including clergy, really believe in the power for healing available at each liturgy"......Barbara Shlemon Ryan   …

In his book Healing Your Family Tree, Father Hampsch guides you through a healing process to clean up the effects of sin in your life that result from the sins of past generations.  Each chapter touches on a different part of the healing process with Scripture quotations and citations to substantiate the author's observations.  It is a fascinating question-and-answer explanation of …

Journey with Christopher West into the “hidden” talks of John Paul II’s Theology of the Body—only recently discovered in the archives in Rome—and find out why the Pope himself deemed them “too delicate” to be delivered in St. Peter’s Square. What is it about music?  Consider what happens when you chance upon your favorite song on the …

Housewives: learn how you can stay serene — and even find God —amid the dishes and the diapers! This unique spiritual guide will help you grow holier and more prayerful as you perform the most menial household chores — not in spite of those chores, but in the midst of them. Written especially for women in charge of households, Holiness for Housewives will help you better understand and respect …

The Holy See's Teaching On Catholic Schools Archbishop Miller's comments are a beautiful synthesis of the Church's teachings on Catholic education, and should serve as inspiration and guidance for all who labor for the cause of Catholic education Contents: The Current Situation of America's Catholic Schools Shared Responsibilities Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools

Fr. Francis X. Weiser (Imprimatur 1956) “Many people celebrate the holydays and know their names; but of their history, meaning and origin they know nothing. . . .”—St. John Chrysostom. This book was written to provide the information which St. John would have wished the faithful to possess. This volume is devoted to the season of Pentecost and to those feasts of saints …

Paul Tammi In this booklet, the fourth commandment is seen in its total reality - in a plan for the growth and maturation of each family member. The opening topic will help us appreciate man and woman as the instruments of a parenthood which transcends them and of which they are to be the witnesses, creating communion between themselves and extending it to their children. But this communion …

First published fifty years ago, How to Raise Good Catholic Children is a rare treat for today’s parents: a wise and readable book on child care that derives its wisdom from the Catholic home rather than from psychologists. Author Mary Reed Newland here draws on her own experiences as the mother of seven to show how the classic Christian principles of sanctity can be translated into terms …

The Art of Storytelling - easily explained and outlined! Let Sara Cone Bryant, beloved children's author from the early 20th century, take you back to that time when the family hearth was the entertainment center, and each night the voice of Mom, Dad, or big sister was a guide to mystery, adventure, and delight. Better yet, let Sara Cone Bryant teach you how to recapture the pleasures of that …

The Bible says, "male and female he created them." (Gen. 1:27). Expounding on the theme that marriage is an institution and a Sacrament created by God, Fr. Paul Wickens outlines the principles of Catholic marriage in a succinct yet dignified and insightful manner that will both tickle the reader's funnybone and soberly enlighten and inspire him with the reasonableness, practicality and holy …

Have you ever asked yourself... Why should I wait for marriage to have sex? How far is too far? How do I say "no"? What if we really love each other? How do I find the right spouse? How do I start over? What about safe sex? How do I know if this is love? These days, virgins may be embarrassed by their lack of "experience" while non-virgins may feel that it's too late for …

By far the most common questions about marriage. All 81 answered, simply and concisely, by an experienced priest/moral theologian. Fr. Wenceslaus Hertvik, O.F.M., answered most of the questions that troubled married couples a generation ago. A partial list of topics and questions: Rights and Duties of the Married   Eight specific, delicate questions wives and husbands have about the …

Thomas and Donna Finn A young adult's clear and friendly introduction to the Church's teachings on pre-marital sex, cohabitation, and the use of contraceptives. Stresses the dignity of each person. "The last thirty years have witnessed both acceptance and rejection with regard to particular aspects of the Church's teaching on marriage and human sexuality.... This booklet expresses the …

  The Leader's Guide provides study leaders with everything contained in the Student workbook, plus helpful tips on facilitating an Into the Heart Study, suggested prayers, questions & answers for discussion, and more. This guide is designed to accompany the corresponding lessons from the DVDs or CDs . Into the Heart: A Journey Through the Theology of the Body is a 16-part, eight-hour …

  The Student Workbook will guide participants through their study of Into the Heart with thought-provoking questions, inspiring quotes, and a helpful commentary. This workbook is designed to accompany the corresponding lessons from the DVDs or CDs . As Christopher says, “The Theology of the Body provides a ‘lens’ through which to view the whole mystery of human …

This Starter Pack contains everything a facilitator needs to run an Into the Heart study including:     Into the Heart 8 DVD Set Student Workbook Leader's Guide Into the Heart: A Journey Through the Theology of the Body is a 16-part, eight-hour study. Building upon An Introduction to the Theology of the Body , Into the Heart will move you deeper into this life-changing message, …

Is It a Saint's Name? Over 3,000 names of saints for boys and girls. Used for years by parents choosing baptismal names. A handy reference. Belongs in every home and parish. All alphabetical, plus derivatives from basic names.

Sen. Rick Santorum Senator Rick Santorum (R-PA) articulates the human vision that he believes must inform public policy if it is to be effective and just.  Throughout his book, Santorum emphasizes the central role of the family in achieving  the common good.  With a sustained argument touching on the first principles throughout, this ambitious and original book is a major …