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.

Catherine and Peter Fournier This is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help better understand and celebrate the Lent and Easter seasons. This large size, spiral bound volume is the perfect book for families to learn together and share the traditions of this important time of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saint’s …

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.

DOWN-TO-EARTH APPLICATION OF POPE JOHN PAUL II'S TEACHING "Christopher West's Good News About Sex and Marriage is splendid. Aptly subtitled Answers to Your Honest Questions About Catholic Teaching, it offers readers an easily readable, down-to-earth, and stimulating account of the reasons why the Church's teaching on sex and marriage is true, and, because it is true, `good news' for …

    Jo hn Paul II Translated and introduced by Michael M. Waldstein   In this new critical translation of Pope John Paul II’s magnum opus, internationally renowned biblical scholar Michael Waldstein presents John Paul II’s magnificent vision of the human person with meticulous scholarship and profound insight. In this vision, John Paul II presents a catechesis …

Broken families, abortion, AIDS, Internet pornography, clergy abuse, homosexual "Marriage" - our Church and world is in the midst of a profound sexual crisis. Is there a way out? For such a time as this have we been given Pope John Paul 11 and his "theology of the body." Based on the words of Jesus, John Paul 11's reflections on the body and sex take us to the root of the modern c~isis and …

Fr. Richard Hogan and Fr. John LeVoir Pope John Paul II has had a profound theological and personal impact on Catholics and non-Catholics alike. In the scholarly tradition of Saint Augustine and Saint Thomas, he has found a new unity between faith and reason. The study of God, says John Paul, is also the study of humanity. He has come to vigorously insist on the rights and dignity of each …

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! …

Another Sort of Learning Selected Contrary Essays on How Finally to Acquire an Education While Still in College or Anywhere Else:  Containing Some Belated Advise about How to Employ Your Leisure Time When Ultimate Questions Remain Perplexing in Spite of Your Highest Earned Academic Degree, Together with Sundry Book Lists Nowhere Else in Captivity to Be Found   James V. Schall, S.J. …

Discover John Paul II's radical teaching on sex, love, and the meaning of life By Rev. Anthony Percy —Perfect for beginners, ideal for seekers—   Sex matters. Yet even deeper than the urge for sex is the desire for love. More than sexual, we are relational : meant for true and intimate relationship with each other and with God. Rather than a “casual indoor sport,” sex is sacred. And John …

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 …

A Treasure Chest of Traditions For Catholic Families This fantastic and user-friendly resource offers ideas for activities, crafts and recipes to help families celebrate the various Seasons and Feast Days of the Liturgical Calendar.  With fun-filled activities, we can build our own family traditions while passing on the richness of our Catholic Faith. Suggested activities are intended to …

Discover the joys of praying together! Couples marry intending to share everything. But what about prayer? Do you share your conversations with God? Prayers for Married Couples helps you do just that. It contains over seventy-five prayers that express the hopes, the concerns, and the dreams of today's married couple. With this book as your guide, the two of you can share, aloud, prayers …

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 …

"In writing this book, we share with you our experiences, challenges, joys, and insights into married life. Each marriage relationship is unique because of the individuals who make up the relationship. Therefore, we know and accept that we are not perfect and do not have all the answers. Everything that works for us may not be conducive to others. At the same time, we do understand and …

"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 …

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 …

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

The ABC's of Choosing a Good Husband: How to find and marry a great guy Stephen Wood Who said dreams can't come true? You've dreamed of that special man who will appear and ask you to be his bride.  Don't let your dreams dissipate.  Men capable of lasting love and committment are still out there.  One is waiting just for you.  Written by the happily married father of six …

In reprint until September 2007. The ABC's of Choosing a Good Wife: How to find and marry a great girl Stephen Wood Finding a good wife and lasting love in marriage is no easy task.  This book is filled with time-tested advice for making the greatest decision of your life.  It's practical, convincing, full of invaluable wisdom and some surprising new ideas.  Here are just a few …

This is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help them better understand and celebrate the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons.  This large size, spiral-bound volume is the perfect book to help families learn together and share the joys of this happy time of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saints' celebrations …

Thomas Craughwell Prayer to the saints is a powerful spiritual help in our lives. Now, with Saints for Every Occasion, you can quickly find help for any challenge you face—no matter how large or small. It tells wonderful stories of saints who overcame the same problems and troubles we face daily. Beautifully illustrated and entertainingly written, Saints for Every Occasion features 101 patron …

Come to the Table is for anyone seeking to integrate the traditions of Judaism and Christianity. Interfaith families will find it an especially useful companion during Passover and Holy Week.      Adopted by Roman Catholic parishes throughout North America for parish-based seder celebrations. Used by youth and adult formation ministers throughout the year to teach about the …

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 …

Por medio de un programa flexible de cinco semanas, las jóvenes se preparan para la celebración de su quinceañera relexionando sobre su cultura hispana y renovando su compromiso de fé Catolica. Ambos libros bilingües tartan lo siguente: el significado religioso de la celebración de los quince años profundización de una relación con Jesus a través de un camino de auto-conocimiento varias …

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 …

" Love and Responsibility' brilliantly sheds light on the mysterious dynamics between men and women and challenges us to live those dynamics better."—From the Introduction to Men, Women and the Mystery of Love. This new book provides essential background to the Theology of the Body! Father Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II) published Love and Responsibility in 1960, the fruit of his …

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 …

Ernst Schuegraf Ernst Schuegraf combines his unusual combination of skills in cooking, photography, fine arts and knowledge of saints' lives to present this unique cookbook that captures a wonderful variety of recipes and inspiring biographies of each saint. This richly illustrated treasure of ancient and modern recipes from 21 countries celebrates the Catholic tradition of honoring saints …

This Spiritual Bouquet of Prayer Petal Flowers Kit includes: 1 B&W (Black and White) template of instructions 3 B&W templates for rosary prayer-packed flower pieces and giant bookmark listing 20 mysteries, for photocopying on coloured stock 7 B&W rosary flower piece pages printed on colour paper for immediate use 1 B&W template with clipart and suggestions for rosary bouquet …

A Family Journey with Jesus through Lent Angela M. Burrin Praying as a family begins here! A Family Journey with Jesus through Lent provides the perfect format for family prayer for each day of Lent. Hebrew children from Capernaum, Nazareth, Cana, and Jerusalem narrate the stories in a way that makes Jesus' parables, miracles, and teachings come alive. Every story contains interesting …

Evelyn Birge Vitz A cookbook full of wonderful recipes and ideas drawn from throughout the Christian tradition, with suggestions about when, and why, these dishes might be served. It contains more than 275 recipes with which to celebrate all the holidays throughout the Christian year, as well as the many shared rituals that strengthen family bonds and enrich the significance of the day to day …

How does the 7 Steps to Becoming Financially Free Catholic Small-Group Study work? The structure of the study revolves around six weekly sessions Each 90-minute session includes a combination of prayer, small-group discussion, and practical exercise Designed as a Scripture-based small-group study, the support tools make for easy implementation for any facilitator -- regardless of their …

Celebrating Life Together:  Making the Most of Your Marriage by Rich Cleveland Now, more than ever, the sacrament of marriage is under attack. Many within our secular society endeavor to blur the definition and meaning of marriage. Marriage, as the Church has made clear, is not simply a partnering relationship between any two people; rather it specifically refers to the uniting of a man …

Paul and Liesa Thigpen What does it take to have a truly Catholic home? How can you implement meaningful activities in your family life without becoming overwhelmed by the effort? Where do you begin creating traditions that suit your family's lifestyle? Paul and Leisa Thigpen present hundreds of practical suggestions for building meaningful customs in Catholic homes. These step-by step …

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 …

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 …

In Religious Customs in the Family , F r. Weiser draws upon his mem orable experiences as a little boy in Catholic Europe, as well as on his great knowledge of religious customs, to guide mothers and fathers in giving their homes a truly Catholic spirit. Such a home will profoundly help children to live and to grow in God's grace. On the other hand, if the family members are not in tune …

Compiled in the 1950's, Reprinted from the originally titled Your Home, A Church in Miniature.   This little book is a perfect help in developing a solidly Catholic home and family--you will feel the introduction alone is worth the price of the booklet.  Many Catholic customs and traditions of ten different nationalities are explained by various authors with beautiful ideas 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: …

Mother Mary - God's Quick And Easy Way To Divine Holiness - A Marian Catechism For Everyone With A Childlike Heart Kathy Bleichrodt (Middle school through Adult)   On first glance, it would be easy to misjudge this work and dismiss it as simply a children’s storybook. But, oh what a mistake that would be! Its simple text and delightful illustrations teach profound doctrines treasured by …

Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. Christmas is one of the greatest Christian feasts. It is also a most happy time. It is the day when we celebrate God's great love for us. We rejoice because God sent His only Son into our world to be born as a baby in Bethlehem. Christmas takes its name from the expression "Christ's Mass." It recalls the Mass that the community offers to celebrate the birth of …

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 …

Woman of Grace is an insightful and intimate Bible study written to help married women grow in holiness in their day-to-day living. Drawing from her life experiences, Michaelann Martin offers ways that will help women improve their prayer lives, communicate with their family, and find fulfillment in their vocation. Each chapter includes questions that mine the rich teaching of Scripture and …

Kimberly Hahn Foreward by Scott Hahn Kimberly Hahn invites all families to embrace Catholic teaching on life issues. With personal testimony and practical advice, she shows that God's design for union and procreation in marriage--far from being a rigid, bur