Every day your teens are thinking about their sexuality as they search for meaning in their lives.  Now there's a curriculum for Catholic teenagers based on the Theology of the Body that helps them understand the significance of their sexuality and the purpose of their lives.  Introducing, Theology of the Body for Teens: Discovering God's Plan for Love and Life . Theology of …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This St. Joseph Confirmation Book includes the prayers of the Mass, Catechetical Instructions, The Rite of Confirmation, Highlights from the Gospels and Prayers to the Holy Spirit and Jesus Christ.  The cover of this hardback book is red and has the emblem of the Holy Spirit and writing on the cover embossed in gold.  A lovely gift for a Confirmand.

Mary Beth Bonacci The generation of Catholics who have come of age since Vatican II is different in many respects from Catholics of their parents' generation. These younger Catholics have grown up in a world - and a Church - which has changed tremendously in a very short period of time. They were raised in a society which encouraged them to question what their parents accepted on faith. They …

F. A. Forbes The life of St. Monica is the classic story of a great mother - for how else would the wayward young Augustine ever have become the great St. Augustine without his mother's prayers and example? Monica is also a shining example for Catholic wives.  As a young Catholic girl married to a pagan husband, she steadfastly practiced her Christian Faith; Monica's constant charity …

The most popular medium-size student paperback edition available. Ideal for schools, CCD, and study groups.   Special Features: Large, Easy-to-Read 9 pt. Type Bible Dictionary Self-Explaining Maps Doctrinal Bible Index Complete Footnotes and Cross-References Handy Edge-Marking Index

Every day your teens are thinking about their sexuality as they search for meaning in their lives.  Now there's a curriculum for Catholic teenagers based on the Theology of the Body that helps them understand the significance of their sexuality and the purpose of their lives.  Introducing, Theology of the Body for Teens: Discovering God's Plan for Love and Life . Theology of the Body …

Every Catholic needs a good grounding in the principles of Catholic morality. And the Catholic Church has always enunciated a clear, traditional set of moral principles, which are based upon reason and the teachings of Christ and which bring us the moral norms of Scripture and Tradition in a clear and organized manner. In Catholic Morality (first published in 1928), Fr. Laux has done an …

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 …

The top book in the Church for young people offers teens answers to 200 questions about the Catholic Faith.  The question and answer format and clear, concise explanations make it an excellent resource and easy read for teenagers and adults alike.  It may have a silly title, but read it and you'll agree it's a great book.  Perfect for RCIA and Confirmation.

Este libro tiene las vidas de mas que 100 santos con ilustraciones coloreadas.  Es un buen regalo para primera comunion o confirmacion. 

In his online column, Mark Hart (a.k.a. the Bible Geek) has responded to hudreds of queries from people who want to understand more about how to live the Christian life. Here's just a sample of the topics he tackles: What does God want you to be? Why is taking the Lord's name in vain such a big deal? Is Jesus truly present in the Eucharist? Is the Catholic Mass in the Bible? Why do we …

Decisions Required and Teens inspired:  Living a Strong Catholic Life This Bible was written for YOU!   Motivating and constructive, the Fireside Catholic Youth Bible speaks to you as a Catholic teen.  Enabling you to grow emotionally and spiritually in your Catholic faith, a collection of insightful and thought-provoking articles is presented in five comprehensive sections. …

Best-Loved Saints by Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. Short, interesting, and informative sketches of the lives of more than fifty Saints that will appeal to today’s youth. Large, easy-to-read type and inspiring illustrations.  Saint stories include: Mary - Queen of Saints, Joseph, Joachim and Anne, Paul of Tarsus, Stephen - the first martyr, Cecilia, Agnes, Lawrence, Jerome …

Christian Courtship in an Over Sexed World is the only guide for single Roman Catholics that covers it all, from where to find a "spouse-worthy" mate to planning the wedding. Practical, entertaining, and theologically sound, Christian Courtship in an Oversexed World: Examines the many meanings of love Defines a moral approach to courtship Explains how chastity fosters happiness Offers …

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"The Dumb Ox" was a perfect nickname for young Thomas Aquinas-although it was none too kind. Thomas was big, slow to speak-a quiet and solemn youth. Even Father Albert was inclined to think him rather dull. No one knew about Thomas' amazing memory, or that he knew most of the Bible by heart, or that no subject was difficult for him. One day Thomas decided to amuse himself by writing a paper on …

Not Your Average Joe: The Real St. Joseph and the Tools for Real Manhood in the Home, the Church and the World by Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D. Have you met the real St. Joseph? Not the lofty, unapproachable figure sometimes portrayed in art and literature. But the humble, hard-working man who was deeply involved in the day-to-day life of his family and world. Joseph wants to be just as involved in …

Diane Ahern Illustrated by Katherine Larson Riley and Delaney are supposed to stay with their aunt, Sister Philomena, in her convent near Rome for the summer.  Riley expects this to be a horrible summer living with a bunch of nuns with nothing to do but pray and go to church.  That attitude starts to change when the secret nature of their aunt's work begins to unfold. On their first …

Fr. Thomas Dubay Fr. Thomas Dubay, a renowned teacher and writer on prayer and the spiritual life, presents a simple, profound and practical book on the most important of all human activities, communion with God. Prayer Primer is written for intelligent adults (and teenagers) who want God and a serious prayer life, but it does not presuppose that they need or have a theological background. It …

Matthew Pinto & Jason Evert The much-anticipated follow-up book to the best-selling Did Adam and Eve Have Belly Buttons? , this book offers compelling answers to some of the most commonly-asked questions teens have about the Catholic faith, including: How can we believe in a God we cannot see? Is the Catholic faith the only true religion? Did the miracles in the Bible really happen? Why …

A Catholic Teen's Guide to Tough Stuff: Straight Talk, Real Issues by Jim Auer Being a teenager can be a lot of fun, but there is the tough stuff that shapes and defines who you are and what you can grow to be. This book addresses a broad range of issues that confront youth today. Some (dating, for example) are perennial; others (such as the potential hazards of the Internet) are more recent. …

Compiled by Judy Cozzens Amid the business of homework, team practices, dates, and friends, it’s often hard to find a place for prayer. But take the time to develop a relationship with God, and you will find in him a life-long friend-a confidant who listens to your anxieties, your dreams, and your deepest feelings, who loves and supports you no matter what. Teens searching for a deeper …

T. S. Elliot A dramatization in verse of the murder of Thomas Becket at Canterbury. "The theatre as well as the church is enriched by this poetic play of grave beauty and momentous decision" (New York Times). "Within its limits the play is a masterpiece.... Mr. Eliot has written no better poem than this and none which seems simpler"

Fr. Gerald T. Brennan The day to day diary of an eighth-grade boy. Of all of Fr. Brennan’s great and popular books, this is the one we have had the most requests to reprint. Grade school and Jr. High boys will love, treasure, guard and re-read this favorite many times. Of course, all young Catholics will enjoy this very special book. Any parent who ever attended the old-style Catholic grade …

Rick Sarkisian, Ph.D. LifeWork is a unique approach to discovering the presence of God in all that we do. A special emphasis is placed on the unique, personal vocation and mission to which we are called. Written in a user-friendly style, LifeWork is particularly relevant for high school, college and young adult age groups, yet has application for all believers wanting to seek God's will and …

Prove It! The Catholic Teen Bible Edited by Amy Welborn Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers ARE the answers. The answers to what? To the questions you've been asking your parents, your teachers, your friends...yourself. "What;s life all about and where do I fit in? What's MY life all about, and where do God, family, friends, and all the rest fit in? …

The first Christians to visit Europe and the British Isles met pagans who told tales of fairies, talking beasts, and other wonderful things. To these marvelous stories, they soon added new ones about the Christian saints. Some were true, others improbable, and many simply fantastic. In the ones we include here, you'll meet the saint who spent seven Easters on a whale's back and the amiable …

F. A. Forbes "Poor Don Bosco." It was a pity that such a good young priest was losing his mind. Why he was dreaming about future churches, vast playgrounds, lots of helpers and thousands of boys! Before things got out of hand, why not have him checked out at the lunatic asylum. Therefore, one morning two priests arrived at the Oratory to invite Fr. John Bosco for a drive. He agreed to go, but …

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, …

"So you've decided to give in to the Devil" said the priest. John started back in dismay. "Oh no, Father!" "But you just told me you were giving up your studies for the priesthood," responded Father Bailey. What was poor John Vianney to do? Having begun his schooling much older than the other boys, he had found it impossible to keep up with them, and a couple of days ago he had been sent home …

Rick Medina Everyone needs a friend.  An Advocate.  A mentor. According to Rick Medina, he was not seeking a spiritual patron.  It was St. Philomena's persistence - her playful charm and support - that brilliantly won him over. Here's the fascinating story of how an early Roman martyr befriended a twenty-first-century American, and how their relationship led him to a deeper …

Jim Auer Today's young people are more intelligent, informed, and inquisitive than ever before. They are often inclined to question things previous generations have taken for granted -- things such as religion.This book gives young Catholics a deeper appreciation of their faith and offers understanding and encouragement in dealing with faith-related doubts and setbacks. With his usual …

Fr. Aloysius Roche This, truly, is a bedside book of saints, crafted like an old-fashioned quilt — a colorful thing of threads and patches meant to brighten the bedroom and lift the spirits of souls wearied by the day. Like the patchwork quilts made by your grandmother, these tales have been sewn together without great study and with very little plan: variety and charm are often the very thing …

"Quick! Where is the doctor?" cried a woman in great distress. "This poor Indian is bleeding to death!" "Dr. de Rivero isn't here," answered Martin de Porres, the 12-year-old black boy who was the doctor's helper. "But don't worry. I'll look after the man." "This is no time for jokes!" answered the woman scornfully. "Quick! Where is there another doctor's shop?" "There isn't time," said Martin …

A Case for Chastity - The Way to Real Love and True Freedom for Catholic Teens Heather Gallagher and Peter Vlahutin In twenty-six short topical chapters, teens and young adults share their questions and real-life experiences about sexual relationships. Their questions range from "How far is too far?" to "What's wrong with cohabitation?" Two questions posed by many people of all ages both …

Jane Austen The romantic clash of two opinionated young people provides the sustaining theme of Austen's 1813 masterwork. Spirited Elizabeth Bennet is one of a family of five daughters. With no male heir, the Bennet estate must someday pass to their priggish cousin Collins. Therefore, the girls must marry well--and the arrogant bachelor Mr. Darcy is Elizabeth's elusive match. An entertaining …

Jim Auer Help teens answer the questions and deal with the doubts they may have about the Church and Catholic practices. 64 page booklet.

Kathleen Norris Illustrations by Tomi dePaola In a unique collaboration, acclaimed author Kathleen Norris and beloved artist Tomie dePaola provide a moving tribute to two miraculous yet very human siblings, saints whose conversations and beliefs continue to inspire us 1,500 years after they lived. The twins, Benedict and Scholastica, grew up as lively best friends in the mountains of northern …

"A series which should be found wherever there are young Catholic readers." —Ave Maria "The Vision Books are splendid in design and format." —Catholic Standard and Times "The entire series of Vision Books is recommended for solid training of youth." —The Tablet Own All 27 books for the price of 26!! (also sold separately on our web site) Father Marquette and the Great Rivers The Cure of Ars, …

"Two cultures, two faiths, struggle against each other in this exciting story by Madeleine Polland.  You can almost hear the clash of arms and taste the Great Hall feasts in this authentic recreation of 9th century Europe, when Viking raiders ravaged the coasts of Ireland.  Amid the battles and shipwrecks and deeds of bravery and treachery, twelve-year-old Beorn learns Christian …

Catholic Cardlinks Patron Saints They're famous. They're powerful. And they're ready to help you out...anywhere, anytime. Meet your new best friends. Let Cardlinks introduce you to 48 friends who are more famous, more powerful, and more generous than anybody you've ever known. How famous? People all around the world have known them for centuries. How powerful? They can hear and answer even …

"It's almost upon us!" yelled a frantic voice aboard the Saint Joseph, as the iceberg neared the ship. The huge mountain of gray-green ice looked like a floating castle-which would shatter the poor little wooden ship in a moment or two. Just then the helmsman, confused and panic-stricken, turned his wheel in the wrong direction, bringing the iceberg even nearer! "It's the end of everything!" …

Hilda van Stockum When Janna is suddenly summoned from Germany to join her actor parents in Nazi-occupied Amsterdam, she is shocked by the Dutch hatred for the Germans. Her favorite Nordic tales and Hitler Youth indoctrination have not prepared her for the complexities of living in a house requisitioned by a military friend of her parents; or for the violence she sees on the streets. With her …

"A boy just fell off his horse and broke his neck!" blurted out the messenger as he rushed into the room.  Dominic and the others listened to the dreadful news. The boy was Napoleon Orsini - and he was dead.  "Napoleon . . . my poor Napoleon . . ." moaned the boy's uncle. "Perhaps all is not lost," murmured Dominic, as if to himself. Dominic calmly proceeded to offer the Holy …

Beowulf the Warrior is an outstanding modern version of the oldest epic in the English language. Ian Serraillier has retold the story of the hero Beowulf and his three memorable exploits - first, his rescuing of Hrothgar the Dane from the ravages of monstrous Grendel; next, his victory over Grendel's strange and horrible mother; and finally, in Beowulf's old age, his saving of his own people, …

Dianne Ahern Illustrated by Katherine Larson Luigi, a desperately poor man, breaks into the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, Italy, to steal something of great value.  He hides behind the wooden choir stalls and waits for nightfall.  The howl of the wolf breaks the quiet of the night and a burst of warm air sends chills down his spine.  Thus begins another Adventure with …

Thornton Wilder This beautiful new edition features unpublished notes for the novel and other illuminating documentary material, all of which is included in a new Afterword by Tappan Wilder. "On Friday noon, July the twentieth, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipi-tated five travelers into the gulf below." With this celebrated sentence Thornton Wilder begins "The Bridge of San …

It is the year 597 and Pope Gregory is sending a select number of his monks, led by Fr. Augustine, to re-evangelize England.  Young Wolf, born in that land but raised in Rome, accompanies his father, Wolfstan, who goes as a guide and interpreter.  Though the King of Kent's wife is a Christian, the missionaries from Rome do not know whether they will be welcomed, tolerated or …

Pope Benedict XVI had a powerful encounter with over one million youth at World Youth Day in Cologne, Germany, in August, 2005.  He also had important seperate meetings of deep significance with Jewish leaders, with Muslim leaders, and a third Ecumenical meeting with Protestant leaders.  This book includes all the texts of his talks to the youth over that five-day period, as well as …

David Hadjuk Based on John Paul II's Theology of the Body , God's Plan for You offers teenagers a path that will lead to a full life and hope for the future.  In this book, David Hadjuk makes John Paul II's magnificent vision of the human person accessible to today's youth.  By delving into this vision they will discover the purpose of existence and the answers to their most deeply …

The remarkable life of Blessed Pier Frassati for young adults. A beguiling and moving biography of Pier Giorgio Frassati, a handsome, athletic and fun-loving young man from a rich, aristocratic Italian family in the 1920's who was recently beatified by Pope John Paul II. Pier Giorgio turned from a life of privilege to one devoted to working with the poor, and was a courageous witness of …

Fr. Alfred McBride, O.Praem Never condescending, this book answers the questions teenagers really ask about the Faith. Considered in this guide: The Goal of the Teen Catechism The method used Five things to remember about teenagers Eight points to remember when teaching this course Thirty-six lesson guides for the thirty-six lessons of this book

Ask the Bible Geek® 2 More Answers to Questions From Catholic Teens   Mark Hart   It's about time—finding God in the good times, the bad times, party time, ordinary time, all the time. In these questions and answers from his online column, Ask the Bible Geek® , Mark Hart helps young people make time for God, "the timeless One who entered time and space" for each of us. With wisdom …

F. A. Forbes "I ask of you only one word," said Vincent to the Ladies of Charity. "Will you go on with the work or no?" Ten years before, the Ladies of Charity had begun taking in babies left homeless and helpless in the streets of Paris. They had started out with twelve little ones. A decade later, 4,000 children-mostly still unbaptized-had been christened, adopted and cared for, and the …