This book by Albert J. Nevins, M.M. has been revised and updated.  Choosing a name for your child?  Choosing a confirmation name?  This two books explain the meaning of each name, then tell the story of a saint who bore that name.  Useful references, but also instructive and entertaining reading.

Discover True Financial Freedom! Packed with anecdotes and real life experiences, 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free offers a solid Catholic perspective on how to make the most of God's generous gifts. In addition to understanding the necessary nuts and bolts of financial management, budgeting, and investing, discover how your Catholic Faith can be the base of a sound financial future! …

"Timothy E. O'Connell has written a gem of a book for parents as well as for those adults who care about children. With humor, insight, and a strong sense of Christian values, he engages the reader with an exploration of what it means to educate children to be morally responsible and happy human beings. No condescension here; no pious platitudes; no hard-sell prescriptions for fixing up …

If you have every heard of or tried "Fly Lady" and are looking for a Catholic dimension to the ideas, this book is for you. For links to more information about A Mother's Rule of Life, please visit http://www.mothersruleoflife.com

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 …

Genevieve Kineke Foreword by Christopher West What does it mean to be a woman today? Is there a one-size-fits-all answer? How can a woman be truly Catholic and truly feminine, hard-working and creative, and yet be at peace within? How does she nurture life at home, at school, on the job or in the culture? In this profound yet practical guide, Genevieve Kineke invites women to consider the …

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 …

Colleen Hammond In this ground-breaking book, Colleen Hammond challenges today’s fashions and provides you the information you need to protect yourself and your loved ones from the onslaught of tasteless, immodest clothing. Colleen Hammond shares real-life examples of how women can accentuate the grace and beauty of their femininity, and she shows that "modest" definitely does …

Does fashion fit your life?   Is your closet filled with things that are really you —or do you just own clothing? What three things do you need to know about yourself to build your best wardrobe? What should you buy at full price? on sale? second-hand? How do you choose the right colors for you? How can you look your best when you’re pregnant or nursing? How do you put on your …

A Conservative Book Club Main Selection Featured on BreakPoint with Chuck Colson The last thing parents should do is try to “balance” work and family. Confronting the overwhelming evidence that children suffer when their mothers leave them for the workplace, Brian Robertson asks why it has nevertheless become the norm for mothers to work. The answer, Robertson reveals, is a …

  Michael O'Brien is the father of six, and the founding editor of the Catholic family magazine, Nazareth Journal. In this study of the pagan invasion of children's culture, he describes his own coming to terms with the effect it has had on his family and on most families in Western society. His analysis of the degeneration of books, film, and videos for the young is incisive and …

Pontifical Council For The Family Because of the many problematic aspects of "sex education" in both secular and religious schools, the Pontifical Council for the Family issued this document which discusses the theology of sex, marriage and chastity and also sets guidelines and rights of parents in the education of their children. The document is divided into the following sections: …

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 …

Br. Victor-Antoine d'Avila-Matourrette Blessings of the Table: Mealtime Prayers Throughout the Year is a book of seasonal and special-occasion table blessings for adults and children by a popular author who is deeply in touch with both food and prayer. Based on the daily and seasonal rhythm of the liturgy, with a separate monthly calendar of feasts and memorials of saints, it is inspired by …

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 …

Sixty years ago , the UN declared the family the “natural and fundamental” unit of society. Today no one knows what “family” means. In response to this unprecedented confusion, The Natural Family: A Manifesto defines the family based on universal human experience. Insisting, without apology, on the reality of the “natural family,” the manifesto issues a …

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 …

No words of St. Joseph are recorded In Scripture. In fact, little mention is made of him there. Yet, despite these seeming limitations, the Church nonetheless possesses an indescribably rich knowledge of St. Joseph and of his cultus. This book will astound most readers both with its scope and with its profundity. Based mainly on Scripture, but supported also by Tradition and the depositions of …

John Kippley Sheila Kippley The most complete and user-friendly book on Natural Family Planning. All the basics: How to identify the three common signs of fertility and infertility How to use them in cross-checking Sympto-Thermal Method How to space babies with Ecological Breastfeeding Morality: Is there an issue? Beyond the basics: Marginal fertility. Practical helps for achieving pregnancy. …

This timely document was written to lay out the theological nature of sexuality and the educational rights and responsibilities for the young concerning sex and sexuality. The book also includes the Charter of the Rights of the Family issued by the Holy See in 1983. The document is divided into the following sections: Introduction I. Some Fundamental Principles II. Responsibility in Putting …

Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D. Each Catholic family has the unique and personal mission to become a community of life and love on their earthly pilgrimage to the Father. The Mission of the Catholic Family provides a road map for the journey through insights on the Holy Family of Nazareth; by seeking God's call to serve Him in the home, Church, and community; and in the developing a family mission …

Every mother prays, even if only, "Lord, give me patience!" Just as children need our love at every age, so too they always need our prayers. Challenged by her children's school principal asking, "If not us, who; if not here, where; if not now, when," Julie Cragon began praying specifically for each of her children. Just as children need our love at every age, so too they …

Joseph A. Breig (Imprimatur 1949). The author (whose children are regular performers in the book) has taken each Sunday gospel or epistle and given a simple and beautiful explanation of it as he would for his own children. He uses his own family as the setting for all the stories which makes a most delightful yet educational book—a very easy way to get a Sunday family spiritual reading, …

In Everyday Graces: A Child’s Book of Good Manners , Karen Santorum has produced for parents and teachers a wonderfully rich and instructive anthology. Her volume speaks to the regrettable fact that the subject of manners is not much discussed anymore, and good manners seem practiced even less. Yet, good manners are a prerequisite for the growth of moral character; they are the habits of …

Fr. David McAstocker, S.J. As you might have suspected, this book has much to do with St. Joseph. St. Joseph not only constructed a house and a cradle for Mary and Jesus; he created something of greater moment still—something only a good man can create—a home for them both. Twenty centuries have passed since the establishment of the first Christian home, the model of all succeeding ones. Men …

In Discipline That Lasts A Lifetime , author, broadcaster, counselor, and dad, Dr. Ray Guarendi, offers parents fresh and practical advice about disciplining children. Although contemporary culture has given discipline a spanking, says the author, it remains an important God-given tool for parents to form their children's character and to teach them the basics of living: character, moral …

Dr. Pat Fosarelli Whatever You Do to the Least of These introduces pastoral visitors, both ordained and non-ordained, to the main issues confronting children and adolescents of different ages when they are faced with illness, injury, or dying. It also highlights the issues faced by parents and siblings in these same circumstances. Part I of this book focuses on the various developmental …

Unto Us a Child is Given - Boy . Every Catholic child needs a record of his precious early years. Great as a baby gift! This beautifully illustrated baby record book is filled with pictures of darling little angels and innocent little children. Includes places to record: birth and name details, baptismal facts, family tree, First Confession, First Holy Communion, early acts of cooperation, …

Steve Wood with James Burnham This best-selling book covers the eight commitments of St. Joseph Covenent Keepers and gives dads the tools they need to succeed as a husband and father.  Endorsed by Mother Teresa, Cardinal Stafford, Cardinal O'Connor, and many others, this best-selling book "presents a genuine Christian perspective for renewing the world by restoring the vocation of …

David Isaacs In this book, David Isaacs, an educationalist and parent, offers ideas and suggestions on how parents and teachers can help children's all-round development.  The emphasis is on character building, approached from the viewpoint of moral habits:  Professor Isaacs takes 24 virtues and discusses how the child - at different ages - can be encouraged to be obedient, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Susan Bosak With richly-detailed watercolor art by Laurie McGaw, this 32-page picture book about love and legacies across generations has won six national awards and sold over 150,000 copies. It tells the moving tale of the special relationship between a grandmother and granddaughter over the years. The book has touched the hearts of young and old across the country and is a bestselling gift …

Patti Armstrong It is no secret that the best way to pass on your Faith to your children is to know and live it well yourself. Written by a parent for parents, Catholic Truths for Our Children uses compelling arguments, Scripture, and personal experience to guide parents to fully understand and embrace their Faith. It is important reading for anyone concerned about the future happiness of …

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 …

Thomas Howard Every place in your house - the living room, the kitchen, the bedroom, and even the bathroom - gives you a chance to grow in God's grace, if only you know how to recognize how He reveals Himself to you there. With a rich awareness of God's all-encompassing love, in this book author Thomas Howard takes you on a spiritual tour through your own home and shows you how everything in …

Sins of Parents By Charles Hugo Doyle Mistakes parents make in raising their children. How to avoid them. Or, how to lessen their impact, if made. One unfortunate result of Freudianism is that some Catholics have overreacted to the “blame-the-parents” attitude it fostered. But the idea that parents can blight the lives of their children didn’t begin with Freud — it …

Breastfeeding and Catholic Motherhood by Sheila M. Kippley Why breastfeeding is good for you and good for your baby, now and forever! God has a plan for you and your baby, and it starts with breastfeeding. He wants you to use the gifts He gave you — physical and spiritual — to help your baby thrive and mold you into a loving Catholic mother. That’s why the Church has long promoted …

When Amy Kuebelbeck was told that the child she was carrying had a fatal heart condition, she and her husband were faced with an impossible decision: to give their baby a chance at life—and with it, enormous pain and suffering—or to let their baby die naturally, most likely just a few weeks after birth. The unforgettable journey that ensued would change not only their lives, but …

The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that the Our Father “is truly the summary of the whole Gospel” (no. 2761). Catholics pray the Lord’s Prayer whenever they worship at Mass and say the Rosary, and other Christians pray it frequently as well. Join Scott Hahn (accompanied by St. Cyprian, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Augustine) as he unlocks the riches of the Lord’s Prayer. Imprimatur: …

Seventeen Little Miricals - Fun and Success In A Family With 17 Children Martin Mirical A MUST read for every mom or dad with less than 17 children! Here's the real recipe for family fun and success. Learn and laugh with the most humorous and insightful "family" book on the market today! Forget the Brady Bunch, Eight is Enough, and Cheaper by the Dozen. You'll discover just how busy …

By Paul A. Soukup, S.J. In seven inviting chapters, Jesuit Paul Soukup helps us reflect on how God restores our blocked communication and how we can lead lives of deeper connection and meaning. Features Scripture passages in which Jesus provides insight for communicating effectively, as well as questions and points for further reflection and conversation with others. Each section ends with a …

Bestselling Catholic author Mike Aquilina shares wonderful stories of family life - full of love and laughter.   "God stoops down to lift up our homes, to make them outposts of his paradise…no matter how cold the winds may blow on a winter day." —From the Introduction Paradise? Family life? Really? Yes—and one filled with laughter. If that doesn't sound like …

Unto Us a Child is Given - Girl . Every Catholic child needs a record of his precious early years. Great as a baby gift! This beautifully illustrated baby record book is filled with pictures of darling little angels and innocent little children. Includes places to record: birth and name details, baptismal facts, family tree, First Confession, First Holy Communion, early acts of cooperation, …

My Cup of Tea Musings of a Catholic Mom  Danielle Bean “My faith and my family bring me an abundance of joy. When I slow down enough to recognize it, I know that my heart spills over with the goodness of God’s grace. When a simple soul is filled with such an overwhelming surplus of undeserved blessing, it’s hard to keep the good fortune to oneself. Thus the biggest part of what I hope to …