Parish Resources

This leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass, bringing together in one place all the official liturgical texts needed for planning a Catholic funeral Mass.

This accessible, easy-to-use liturgical aid provides a practical tool for priests, deacons, and lay pastoral ministers as they help grieving Catholics plan the funeral of a loved one. Families can select the readings and prayers that they find most fitting and record them on an easy-to-follow selection sheet. This sheet is then passed on to the presiding priest or his designate so that he can prepare the liturgy.

Highlights of this edition:

• Nearly one million copies sold in thirty-year history
• Contains all required changes from the 2011 edition of the new Roman Missal, official lectionary readings approved for use at the funeral Mass, and the pertinent texts from the Order of Christian Funerals
• Updated pastoral introduction offers comfort to both families and their pastoral leaders
• Comprehensive selection sheet included for families to fill out as they choose their readings and prayers
• Contains two distinct numbering systems: one coincides with the official liturgical books and the other with the Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal ritual card set published for presiders by Ave Maria Press
• Brief, informative appendix explaining Church teaching on the practice of cremation

Hand sewn hardcover archival registers printed on acid free archival paper that with proper care will last indefinitely. Acid free paper is resistant to water damage and has high light fastness, this allows the pages to resist fading from exposure to sunlight over time.

Handsomely bound in dark blue imitation leather. Front cover is stamped in gold with a 4" Jerusalem cross.
8.5" x 11" with 50 pages / 200 entries.

Hand sewn hardcover archival registers printed on acid free archival paper that with proper care will last indefinitely. Acid free paper is resistant to water damage and has high light fastness, this allows the pages to resist fading from exposure to sunlight over time.

Handsomely bound in green imitation leather. Front cover is stamped in gold with a 4" Jerusalem cross.
8.5" x 11" with 50 pages / 200 entries.

Includes the 2018 revision of no. 2267 promulgated by Pope Francis!

Complete exposition of Catholic Doctrine, the second edition has been expanded, enhancing its content and usability.   The essential elements of faith are presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to know what the Church professes.

Here are the essential elements of our faith presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to read and know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays.

This second edition of the  Catechism of the Catholic Church  has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997. It also has been enhanced by the addition of more than 100 pages that feature the following:

• An analytical index translated from the Latin text
• A glossary of terms
• Pages:  924
  Height:  9"
  Width:  6"
• ISBN    978-1-63966-132-9

This useful resource, which is taken directly from The Order of Penance, provides a number of very helpful questions to aid individuals in considering what sins they may have committed. The questions are conveniently grouped in three sections: the relationship with God; the relationship with neighbor; and their conduct in the various circumstances of life. It is sold in packs of 30.

• Size: 7 1/4 x 10 1/4
• Color: FULL COLOR
• Binding: PAPERBACK

This full-sized English edition of The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults includes an updated translation, new instruction examples for the celebrant's use, and revisions to the National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults.

The English Edition includes an updated translation, modifications to the rubrics, and important revisions to the National Statues for the Christian Initiation of Adults. Features include easy-to-read type for text and music, a sturdy cover, and high-quality acid-neutral cream paper with the highest opacity. 416 pages. Size 7 1/4 x 10 1/4.

The  United States Catholic Catechism for Adults  is an adaptation of the  Catechism of the Catholic Church, and it is presented to Catholics of the United States . . .

It is our hope that this  United States Catholic Catechism for Adults  will be an aid and a guide for deepening faith. It may serve as a resource for the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults and for the ongoing catechesis of adults. It will also be of interest for those who wish to become acquainted with Catholicism. Finally, it can serve as an invitation for all the faithful to continue growing in the understanding of Jesus Christ and his saving love for all people.

Includes the 2018 revision of no. 2267 promulgated by Pope Francis.

Pages:  637
Height:  9"
Width:  6"

ISBN:  978-1-60137-650-3

Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church

Una Introduccion al RICA: La vision de la iniciacion cristiana by Ronald J. Lewinski

Una introduccion al RICA: La vision de la iniciacion cristiana serves as a basic primer for those involved with Christian Initiation ministry. Written by Fr. Ron Lewinski, this resource provides an overview of the four stages of initiation and their accompanying rituals as well as questions for discussion and reflection.

978-1-61671-445-1 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 112 pages | Language: Spanish

Daily Bread of the Word: Reflections on the Weekday Lectionary Readings is an English translation of Cardinal Albert Vanhoye's reflections on the daily readings of lectionary, Il Pane Quotidiano della Parola: Commento alle letture feriali della Mess ciclo I e II (Daily Bread of the Word: A Commentary on the Daily Readings of the Mass, Year I and Year II). World-famous scripture scholar Cardinal Albert Vanhoye, sjprovides insightful and well-grounded exegesis of selected daily Mass readings in a prayerful reflective spirit. It is an excellent prayer resource for priests and deacons and religious. It is also an excellent resource for those called to preach during the week, as well as lay people interested in delving deeper into the exegesis of the daily on the Mass readings.

978-1-61671-377-5 | Hardcover | 6 x 9 | 768 pages | Language: English

A pastoral and theological approach by Paul F. Covino

When deacons reflect on their baptismal call, it opens a conversation about their vocation to the diaconate and helps them break open the meaning of the rite and each of its symbols. As an ordinary minister of the sacrament of baptism and in many cases, performing most baptisms in a parish the deacon is central to welcoming a new family and child to into their parish community.

A Deacon's Guide to Baptizing Children: A Pastoral and Theological Approach provides deacons with a greater understanding on how their own baptism calls them to ministry, along with ways to nurture faith among families who bring their children to be baptized.

It also addresses practical issues, such as when a deacon may baptize, preparation for celebrating the rite, homily preparation, and how to navigate through the ritual with intentionality when many children are being baptized at the same time.

978-1-61671-600-4 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 96 pages | Language: English | Copyright Year: 2022

This second edition of The Deacon at Mass situates the role of the Deacon at Liturgy based on the new General Instruction on the Roman Missal (GIRM). A step-by-step handbook for deacons through the eucharistic celebration, this text looks at everything a deacon must do (read the gospel), may do (preach a homily), and may never do (sing the concluding doxology). Study questions follow each chapter. Noteworthy in the second edition:*The original edition had the benefit of drawing on the new GIRM, and while nothing in the GIRM has changed, we have the added benefit of the final English translations.*Questions raised by readers and reviewers of the original edition are answered.*An expanded introduction addresses specific issues related to the preparation and translation of liturgical books in general, and each subsequent chapter now includes references and guidance related to the approved English translation.

ISBN: 978-08091-4852-3

n this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its readers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism. This volume, like each in the series, is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply.

Authors: Francis Martin & William Wright IV

Publication date: May 5, 2015

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 368

The Gospel of Mark is the first volume of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, a new series that combines outstanding biblical scholarship with lively faith to help Catholics interpret Scripture and apply it to Christian life today.

Author: Mary Healy

Size: 0.9" H x 9.04" L x 6.12" W

Pages: 348

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

This engaging commentary on the Gospel of Matthew is the fifth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), which will cover the entire New Testament. This volume, like each in the series, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry.

Authors: Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri

Publication date: December 1, 2010

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 383

The fourth edition of the bestselling booklet Together at Baptism includes texts from the new English translation of The Order of Baptism of Children, which must be used by parishes in the United States beginning on April 12, 2020, but may be used as early as February 2, 2020. Author Robert M. Hamma helps parents understand the sacrament with brief commentaries that provide insight not only on the celebration of Baptism but also on handing on the Catholic faith to their children in the midst of everyday life.

Together at Baptism offers parish staff a practical, concise tool to help prepare parents and godparents for the Baptism of a child. It offers both spiritual support and important information about the sacrament. The booklet contains twenty-six brief commentaries by Robert M. Hamma on the essential elements and liturgical texts of The Order of Baptism of Children. Parents will learn about their role as first witnesses to the faith, the essential support of godparents, the distinctively Catholic understanding of the sacrament, and the joys and challenges of lifelong commitment to the faith.

The familiar and popular features of earlier editions of Together at Baptism remain in place, but have been updated to meet the realities of today"s Catholic families, including shifting family structures, the influences of digital distractions on family life, and the need for basic education about the faith. The words of the baptismal celebration and the three-fold immersion in or pouring on of holy water are the same, but many of the greetings, prayers, and instructions of the liturgy have subtle, important changes shifting the tone to the more formal language of the newest edition of the Roman Missal. These changes affect such elements as:

• the greeting for the Rite of Receiving the Child;
• text of the Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith by parents and godparents;
• the post-baptismal Explanatory Rites the Anointing after Baptism, Clothing with the White Garment, Handing on of a Lighted Candle, and the Ephphatha (be opened prayer); and
• the formulas for the Prayer of the Faithful.

The booklet also contains all the Lectionary readings assigned for the celebration of Baptism, the alternate prayer texts provided by The Order of Baptism of Children, and a selection sheet for parents invited to choose readings, prayers, and other texts for the liturgy.

Available for Shipment November 2024

The new translation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults was recently approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See.

LTP's study edition of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults includes the full texts of the rite: introductions, National Statutes, ritual texts, chants, and appendixes. Printed in the same dimensions as our ritual edition, this paperback version of the rite is durable and flexible for ongoing personal study, coursework, reference, and liturgical preparation. As a study and preparation tool, this resource is essential for priests, deacons, undergraduate and graduate theology, liturgy and ministry students, catechists, Christian initiation team members, and those who prepare the liturgy. Margin lines and ritual outlines are provided as a visual tool for recording notes and observations and for referencing the parts of the liturgical rites.

The new translation may begin to be used on the First Sunday of Advent, December 1, 2024. The mandatory use date is Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025.

Paperback | 7 x 10 | 448 pages

ISBN 9781616717933

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), Daniel Keating interprets First and Second Peter and Jude for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike. The seventeen-volume CCSS series, which will cover the entire New Testament, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively.

Authors: Daniel Keating

Publication Date: November 2011

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 234

In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, Fr. Pablo Gadenz examines the Gospel of Luke from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. Gadenz explains the biblical text clearly and concisely in light of recent scholarship and pays particular attention to the themes, theology, and Old Testament background of Luke's Gospel. Sidebars explain the biblical background and offer theological insights from Church Fathers, saints, and popes, and reflection and application sections offer suggestions for daily Christian living.

Authors: Pablo Gadenz

Publication date: September 18, 2018

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 416

A Walk through the Mass will take you on an awe-inspiring journey through the Mass. Each chapter is focused on a particular part of the Mass. Within each chapter, Timothy P. O’Malley provides accessible context for why Catholics pray at Mass in a specific way and provides the meaning behind our postures, movements, and prayers. It will lead you to a greater understanding of the Mass and deepen your relationship with God and all who pray with you. This is the perfect resource for those interested in the Catholic faith, for new Catholics, or for those who need a refresher on our most important prayer.

Available March 2025.

In November 2000, Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship (BLS) was published from the United States Catholic bishops. This document is designed to guide religious communities, parish teams, and other Catholic institutions in the renovation or building of new churches, chapels, and oratories. The document “reflects [the Church’s] understanding of the liturgy, of the role and importance of church art and architecture, and of the integral roles of the local parish and the diocese that enter into a building or renovation project” (BLS, 9).

This important document also “contains many of the provisions of universal law governing liturgical art and architecture and offers pastoral suggestions . . . [and] guidelines that can serve as the basis for diocesan bishops to issue further guidelines and directives for their dioceses” (BLS, 10). With its theological reflections on art and liturgy and its establishment of liturgical norms, it is an essential document for architects, liturgical consultants and artists, contractors, and other professionals who are responsible for the design and construction of worship spaces.

9781616718411 | 6 x 9 | 96 Pages

Use these forty color-coded, self-adhesive tabs to mark the major divisions and rites found in the newly translated English and Spanish Order of Christian Initiation of Adults approved for use in the diocesed of the United States. The tabs are bilingual in English and Spanish.

These self-adhesive, die-stamped tabs require no cutting or inserting and are easy to attach to pages of the OCIA. Just peel off, then press and stick. Detailed instructions are provided inside the package.

This best-selling book has been a practical and spiritually enriching formational resource for years. Not only does Manual para padrinos y madrinas de catecúmenos offer practical suggestions for accompanying another on a faith journey, but it explains the periods and stages of the Christian initiation process. Sponsors will become immersed in the rich theology of the sacrament of baptism and come to understand conversion as a lifelong process for all disciples. The book details the traits of an effective sponsor and provides a glossary of initiation terms and the text of traditional Catholic prayers. With this resource, sponsors in your faith community will be more confident as they walk with catechumens and candidates on the path to the sacraments.

This revised edition gives particular emphasis to the differences that exist between sponsoring a candidate and sponsoring a catechumen and includes references to the new translation of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults.

9781616717421 | 6 x 9 | 80 Pages

Q & A for parents by Michaela I. Tudela

Parents play an essential role in the faith journey of their children who are preparing to enter the Catholic Church through the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, and Eucharist. Parents nurture their children's faith, create a prayer-filled home environment, and guide the family's engagement in parish life. Along the way, however, parents often have questions about the process of initiation that is outlined in the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA) and the way it applies to their children. This booklet answers those questions and encourages parents to support their children in the life of faith. Initiation coordinators and catechists can also use this book to begin a conversation with parents and guardians about the sacramental journey for their children as it is outlined in the OCIA.

978-1-61671-682-0 | Saddlestitched | 5 3/8 x 8 3/8 | 16 pages | Language: English

Available in Spanish!