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.

Help your children come to understand the lineage of Christ and the most important prophesied events that led up to his birth this Advent season with these spectacular 3D ornaments. Each kit contains an explanation of what the Jesse Tree represents, 12 different black-and-white symbolic ornaments to color, the biblical verses for each, fully illustrated instructions, sequins and strings. Each …

John F. Kippley Details the Protestant rejection of contraception after 1930, the connection between contraception and abortion, the whole issue in the light of Christian discipleship, and much more.

This parish cookbook was produced right here in Colorado Springs as a building fundraiser for St. Gabriel's Catholic Church. The parish currently meets in a school gym but just broke ground for their "real" church. When you buy this cookbook you are helping to build a new church! The cookbook is broken up into the following sections: Appetizers, Relishes and Pickles Soups, Salads and Sauces …

Imprimatur: Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., Archbishop of Denver, April 5, 2002. “Family Matters is a wonderful resource for couples looking for the keys to success in marriage.” -Kimberly Hahn, Coauthor, Rome Sweet Home and Catholic Education: Homeward Bound “God has a plan for marriage; so does the Devil. Any couple that attempts marriage without proper formation runs the risk of missing out …

Discussions of educational reform often involve windy talk of a "return to the classics, " but as Tracy Lee Simmons notes, rarely do would-be reformers go so far as to advocate a return to education in the classical languages themselves. In this concise and elegant brief, Simmons traces the historical trajectory of Greek and Latin education, giving especial attention to the crucial importance …

Review From Publishers Weekly New York Daily News columnist and blogger Eden offers a Christian apologetic for premarital chastity, aimed at "marriage-minded single women who'd had enough of the Sex and the City lifestyle." Eden herself is a convert to both Christianity (Catholicism) and chastity, and now an unmarried 30-something, she's persuaded that chastity is more "hope-filled" and …

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 …

Patricia A Wrona Edited by Stephen Weisenbach Is God concerned about who you marry? Does God have someone in mind just for you for the vocation of marriage? Can you really know who God wants you to marry? The answer to all these questions is a joyful and resounding !!YES!!  The Exclamation: The Wise Choice of a Spouse for Catholic Marriage is a uniquely Catholic how-to guide for making …

James Stenson The greatest challenge a father can face is raising his children well. This short booklet, first published as a Scepter booklet in 1989, clarifies the problems involved in raising children from the father's perspective and outlines what other men have tried and done successfully to raise their children well. In reading this book, fathers and potential fathers will learn how …

This newly revised, expanded edition answers the questions most commonly asked by both Catholics and non-Catholics. Dues outlines traditional Catholic religious history, gives an engaging overview of the rich variety of customs associated with Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, and Lent, and provides a thorough understanding of why Catholics practice their faith the way they do.

Advent is the perfect season to begin praying as a family! Its wealth of traditions, such as the Advent wreath, the Advent calendar, and the Jesse tree, can be the perfect focal point for prayer. Advent: A Family Celebration will delight both children and adults with its ability to relate Scripture and prayer to real life events. Each day's meditation, designed to be said after the lighting of …

The movement for same-sex marriage has triggered an unprecedented crisis in the social norms and laws governing marriage. All great civilizations have sought to unite, in the institution of marriage, the goods of sexual intimacy, childbearing and childrearing, and life-long love between adults. But the last five decades have witnessed the erosion of marriage as a public institution in the …

Please Don't Drink The Holy Water! - Homeschool Days, Rosary Nights, And Other Near Occasions Of Sin Susie Lloyd "If heaven's a banquet, will I have to do dishes?" That’s all Catholic mom Susie Lloyd wants to know. Marriage and motherhood have taught her the rest, including the things that are most important in life: “Metaphysical realities like the existence of God can get along without my …

Steve Kellmeyer From parochial schools through Catholic colleges and universities, commentators agree that the Catholic system of education in America has broken down. While there remain a handful of schools which still pass on the Faith, most no longer do. What happened? Using the evidence of Magisterial, European and American history, this book analyzes the historical standards the Catholic …

Pope Paul VI This document contains official regulations concerning marriages between Catholics and non-Catholics as well as a discussion of problems and concerns arising from such arrangments. The booklet also contains a Statement on the Implementation of the Apostolic Letter on Mixed Marriages issued by the US Conference of Bishops in 1971.

The bestselling book for every boy from eight to eighty, covering essential boyhood skills such as building tree houses, learning how to fish, finding true north, and even answering the age old question of what the big deal with girls is. In this digital age there is still a place for knots, skimming stones and stories of incredible courage. This book recaptures Sunday afternoons, stimulates …

James B. Stenson Mothers and fathers: here's help to maintain your confidence and peace of mind even during your toughest times as a parent. With a warm understanding of the trials of parenthood, veteran educator James Stenson here emphasizes your sacred mission as a parent and your primary responsibility: to bring your children face-to-face with Jesus Christ. Drawing from the Scriptures and …