Lent, the season of preparation for Christ’s Resurrection at Easter, is for many Catholics a special time of prayer, fasting, and renewed spiritual focus. There is no other period in the liturgical year that so completely draws our attention to the things of God, and to the great themes and traditions of Christianity. The Essential Lenten Handbook provides everything readers need for a richer …
When the first American edition of the Catechism came out, it was an unexpected national bestseller. Why? Maybe it was because this book, in an age filled with doubts, teaches with authority. it isn't an interpretation of what Catholics believe; it is what Catholics believe. Here in one volume is the whole teaching of the Church, undiluted and uncompromised. These …
This is Pope Benedict XVI's new encyclical, released in Rome on November 30, 2007. This edition, in book form, will be available in January, 2008. The encyclical is accessible and easy to read, theologically robust for the first three quarters of the letter and then concluding with a very deeply moving and profound message! A must read for every Catholic.
Sign Of The Cross Explore the mystery of the ancient gesture that invites the Cross of Christ into our lives Millions of Christians around the world use the sign of the Cross—and have done so for centuries—as a gesture of blessing. It is practiced when alone, during worship, before sleep, upon waking, before eating, before travel, and many other times throughout the day. But, what does …
This poster features a semi-circle of the 7 sacraments with the Holy Eucharist in the center. The backside features a word-search, short explanation of the sacraments, and a worksheet.
The original 1885 Baltimore Catechism No. 3 , 1400 questions and answers. An excellent teaching tool, it will surprise all with its amazing thoroughness and clarity. Grades 7-10.
The Faith of Our Fathers: A Plain Exposition and Vindication of the Church Founded by Our Lord Jesus Christ by James Cardinal Gibbons The Faith of Our Fathers always has been an incredibly popular and successful book explaining the basic tenets of the Catholic Faith and why we hold them. It delves into the historical background of virtually everything people find hard to understand about …
The United States Catholic Catechism for Adults (USCCA), the new best-seller from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, is the guide for Catholics who seek to deepen their Catholic faith as well as those coming into the faith. Who is the USCCA for? The USCCA is for Catholic adults, especially: Catechumens and Candidates in RCIA Small faith communities Men's and women's groups …
Gives the revised text of the Official Baltimore Catechism in a new and modern format and design, and explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features. PICTURES have been used profusely to aid in understanding each lesson. SACRED SCRIPTURE has been used extensively to give life to the formulas in which doctrine is expressed. This Catechism combines modern outlook and …
Are Catholics biblical illiterates? So goes the frequent question, proving that myths die hard. But Catholics ought to be able to answer the charge made by many non-Catholics in this regard. This book is a response to Fundamentalist critics and an explanation of the Catholic biblical tradition. The Catholic Church and the Bible is a significant scriptural study guide, published from a Catholic …
Anyone with a basic knowledge of Latin knows of the need for an up to date ecclesiastical dictionary of the Church's lingua materna. Here it is. Seventeen thousand definitions make up this concise hardbound corpus of ecclesiastical vocabulary. This dictionary will be an invaluable aid not only for the clergy, but for the faithful who cherish the Roman Liturgy and the beautiful hymns of old. The …
A valuable treasury of the most important Catholic teachings about the Blessed Virgin Mary, The Essential Mary handbook is an all-in-one resource for those who want a renewed appreciation of Mary's fundamental role and significance in the Church today. This book defines Mary's role in relationship to her son Jesus, as well as to God the Father and the Holy Spirit, and collects in one place …
From the Church’s greatest theologian: The essentials of Catholic doctrine — clearly and succinctly presented Two years before he died, St. Thomas Aquinas — probably the greatest teacher the Church has ever known — was asked by his assistant, Brother Reginald, to write a simple summary of the Faith of the Catholic Church for those who lacked the time or the stamina to tackle his …
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Available Now! This is the official study guide to the Catechism of the Catholic Church in Q&A format. Includes common prayers in Latin and English and is beautifully illustrated. If you're looking for a condensed version of the Catechism this is the book for you!
The Catholic Almanac from Our Sunday Visitor remains the only annual, comprehensive guide to the Catholic Church publsihed in the U.S. An essential one-volume reference work for students, teachers, researchers, homilists, writers and media professionals.
No Catholic should pass beyond age 16 without being able to answer clearly, both to himself and to others, the challenges of those who do not believe in God, who do not believe in Christ, or who do not believe in the Catholic Church. In this compact book, first published in 1928, Fr. John Laux gives both the student and the adult reader dozens of excellent, well-reasoned answers to the classic …
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