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The Bilingual Edition includes facing Spanish-English pages as the perfect resource for minister less familiar with the Spanish language. Features include easy-to-read type for text and music, a sturdy cover, and high-quality acid-neutral cream paper with the highest opacity.
This full-sized Bilingual edition of The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults includes facing Spanish-English pages to assist ministers who are not as familiar with Spanish. 800 pages. Size 7 1/4 x 10 1/4.
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. 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.
LTP's beautifully designed book edition of the Order of Christian initiation of Adults displays the ritual and Scripture texts and chants with dignity and clarity for those who proclaim them and those who listen to them. The design eliminates page turns wherever possible, and the use of two colors differentiates rubrics from what is to be proclaimed. The line length for the prayer texts and Scripture readings gives a pleasing proportion to the page as a whole and assists the reader in public proclamation of the text. Its design and layout represents an effort by LTP to provide parish ministers with a dignified ritual book helping lead the many rituals that are part of the Christian initiation process.
Features include:
- casebound book with foil stamp on front cover and spine
- three ribbon markers bound into the book
- acid-free paper to prevent discoloration over time
- pagination designed to reduce disrupting page breaks
- Preparing Adults for Confirmation and the Eucharist Who Were Baptized as Infants and Did Not Receive Catechesis
- Order of Reception into the Full Communion of the Catholic Church of Those Already Validly Baptized
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ISBN: 9781616717926
Details: 432 pgs , 7 x 10
Available for Shipment December 2024
The new English and Spanish translations of the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults were recently approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and confirmed by the Apostolic See. 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.
This beautifully designed ritual book presents the English and Spanish texts on facing pages. True to LTP's reputation as a leader in liturgical texts, the design shows sensitivity toward the bilingual needs of United States parishes. Page turns are eliminated wherever possible, and the use of two colors differentiates rubrics from what is to be proclaimed. The line length for the prayer texts and Scripture readings gives a pleasing proportion to the page as a whole and assists the reader in public proclamation of the text. This beautifully designed bilingual ritual book displays the ritual and Scripture texts and chants with dignity and clarity for those who proclaim them and those who listen to them.
Features include:
- casebound book with foil stamp on front cover and spine
- three ribbon markers bound into the book
- acid-free paper to prevent discoloration over time
- pagination designed to reduce disrupting page breaks
Ritual Book | 7 x 10 | 864 pages
ISBN 9781616718312
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 9781616717957
The process of initiating new adult Catholics or helping baptized adult Catholics complete their initiation can be complex and confusing! This helpful chart outlines the process of initiation according to baptismal status for those seeking initiation in your parish. It identifies the important components of the Church's vision for initiation according to the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Parenthetical references to paragraphs in the OCIA are provided. By using this chart, you will have at your hands a simple guide to the OCIA, a clear vision of who participates in the process, what rites take place and when, and how those seeking initiation are formed.
Single Sheet
ISBN 9781616718282
El matrimonio en el Senor
As couples prepare to be married in the Catholic Church, it is important for them to take time to share their faith and gain insights into each other's family history and personal expectations for a sacramental Marriage. This resource is designed to help couples put Christ at the center of their marriage. It will engage them in conversation about Catholic teachings, handling conflict, developing strong communication skills, maintaining financial security, starting a family, and fostering a prayer life. They will learn more about their future partner and develop a strong foundation for marriage while deepening their relationship with God and giving witness to his love in the world.
This resource can be used during day-long Marriage preparation formation sessions, weekend retreats, and with sponsor couples.
978-1-61671-585-4 | Saddlestitched | 8 1/2 x 11 | 80 pages | Language: Spanish
The Living Word: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year B by Leisa Anslinger, Mary A. Ehle, Biagio Mazza, Victoria M. Tufano
This easy-to-use resource provides initiation ministers with the pastoral tools needed to lead dismissal sessions with adults preparing for Baptism. Through reflection and discussion, each dismissal session guide helps to develop the catechumen's relationship with Christ, self, and neighbor by internalizing the Word, concentrating their prayer around the Scriptures, and becoming familiar with the teachings of the Church. The step-by-step format makes leading the dismissal an easy and prayerful experience.
The Living Word: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year B includes:
- Guides for dismissal sessions for every Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of Year B
- Seasonal overviews, Scripture backgrounds, and preparation materials for catechists
- Seasonal dismissal texts for the priest celebrant
- Complete reflection texts with discussion sparkers on the readings of the day
- Centering ideas and closing prayers
- Suggestions for additional catechetical topics that are connected to the readings of the day
- An appendix with dismissal guides for the Rite of Acceptance, Rite of Sending, Rite of Election, and the three Scrutinies
978-1-61671-366-9 | Paperback | 8 1/2 x 11 | 352 pages
Effective Preaching: Bringing People into an Encounter with God edited by Michael E. Connors
Effective Preaching: Bringing People into an Encounter with God is a practical collection of essays, featuring leading preachers, homilists and homily instructors. Compiled by Michael E. Connors, CSC, the Director of the John Marten Program in Homiletics and Liturgics at the University of Notre Dame, this imaginative book focuses entirely on the practical side of Catholic preaching. It will provide imaginative, hands-on, tested advice to help homilists develop preaching effectiveness, using techniques that will turn satisfactory preaching into exceptional preaching. This practical resource will be essential for priests, permanent deacons, seminarians in homiletics classes; retreat leaders, OCIA catechists; all who preach.
978-1-61671-486-4 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 224 pages | Language: English
Preaching is an essential part of the life of the church. Preachers are called to proclaim the word of Godthe Good News of salvationin the church's name. Since the Second Vatican Council, the popes have emphasized a vision of good preaching that meets the needs of the church and the people of God. In this articulate and engaging guide for deacons, priests, and bishops, Deacon Peter Lovrick brings this mission into focus for the twenty-first century. He begins by outlining the church's expectations of homilists. He then presents various methods for clarifying and measuring the marks of preaching that fulfills the church's vision. Finally, he discusses practical steps preachers can take to accomplish those goals and nourish the faith of their people through homilies.
Priests, deacons, and others involved in the ministry of preaching: the people entrusted to your care want you to read this book!
Subtitle: A Practical Guide to Catholic Preaching for the New Evangelization
Author: Peter Lovrick; Foreword by Cardinal Thomas Collins
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ISBN: 9780814646052
Details: 96 pgs , 6 X 9
Publication Date: 03/04/2016
In Christ in the Gospels of the Ordinary Sundays, Father Brown discusses the Gospels as they are used in "the Ordinary Time." It is the time the Church treats the Gospels consecutively and in detail, with Year A of the three-year cycle taking its readings from Matthew; Year B from Mark; and Year C from Luke.
Father Brown discusses how a Gospel was formed and explains what is distinctive about each of the four Gospels. Then he fits the Sunday readings, one by one, into an overall picture of each Gospel, showing how the Gospel shapes the narrative, its theological emphases, and what it says to readers. With such an overview, the Sunday selections may be read in context and interpreted in their original sequence.
During Ordinary time people turn from reflecting on the mystery of Christ to considering how that mystery affects their lives. In Christ in the Gospels of the Ordinary Sundays, Father Brown provides an overview of the meaning of the Gospels during the many weeks of Ordinary Time.
Chapters are "Understanding How Gospels Were Written and Their Use in the Sunday Liturgy," "The Gospel According to Matthew," "The Gospel According to Mark," "The Gospel According to Luke," and "The Gospel According to John."
Subtitle: Essays on the Gospel Readings of the Ordinary Sundays in the Three-Year Liturgical Cycle
Author: Raymond E. Brown, SS
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ISBN: 9780814625422
Details: 120 pgs , 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Publication Date: 09/01/1998
A Concise Guide to Canon Law: A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers
Pastoral ministers are faced with new questions and challenges every day, and answers aren't always easy to find. Canon law can provide the answers to some of the most complicated questions, but busy pastoral ministers don't always know where or how to find those answers. What's needed is a clear, concise, easy-to-use reference guide to church law, one that puts the answers right at your fingertips.A Concise Guide to Canon Law will do just that. This handy reference provides a compact overview of the most important canonical issues facing pastoral ministers today. Arranged by topic, it offers a thorough summary of church law including such topics as the sacraments and church organization and is complete with reference numbers to relevant canons in the Code of Canon Law. Helpful sections of "frequently asked questions and answers" at the end of the chapters make finding answers to the most often-asked questions even easier. With more and more lay people becoming involved with church administration, and with members of parishes and faith communities raising more complex and complicated questions, Understanding church law is vital and A Concise Guide to Canon Law makes it easy.
Author: Kevin E. McKenna
ISBN: 9780877939344
6" x 9" Paperback
128 pages
The fifty-six essays in this book present cultural reflections on the gospel reading assigned for each Sunday in Cycle C of the Roman Lectionary. Each essay highlights aspects of the first-century, Eastern Mediterranean cultural world in which Jesus lived and suggests a cross-cultural comparison with contemporary Western culture. With this background information, readers can make more fitting applications of the Scripture to modern life situations.
By John J Pilch
5-3/8 x 8-1/4 paperback 184 pages
From the publisher of the popular Great Adventure Catholic Bible comes the first-ever edition of the Catechism of the Catholic Church with the brand-new, specially designed Foundations of Faith approach!
This version of the Catechism contains:
- Carefully designed pages to make the majestic truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith readable, organized, and inviting
- An original and specially designed color-coded approach that helps readers understand how everything in the Catechism is connected together
- The Catechism at a Glance Chart woven within the text to show how the Catechism is structured and where to find key teachings of the Catholic Faith
- Highlighted keywords and visual references that help Catholics quickly identify major truths and easily find their place within the big picture of the Catechism
- Dozens of callout boxes to highlight the books of Sacred Scripture and the writings of the Church that are the basis for the Catechisms teachings
- An exclusive, never-before-seen appendix, Sources from Scripture and the Church with a clear introduction to hundreds of sources in th Catechism
With a beautiful design to reflect the profound beauty of the Faith, this edition of the Catechism adorns the treasures of the Church wisdom with:
- A smooth, white, leatherlike cover
- Dazzling gold foil stamping
- 4 silky, color-coded ribbons
The four volumes in the Saint Joseph Catechism for Young Catholics series endeavor to assist catechists and educators in the spiritual formation of the youths in their care as well as parents who are raising their children in the Faith.
This series has been found to be in conformity with theCatechism of the Catholic Churchby the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The second volume was developed for those in Grades 3, 4, and 5, with a focus on providing youngsters with a fuller understanding of the fundamental beliefs, practices, and prayers of the Faith.
- Uses an effective Question-and-Answer format to convey the essential elements of Catholic doctrine
- Presents God, Creation, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Sacraments, Sin, the Life of Grace, the Moral Life, Mary and the Saints, and Union with God in Heaven in an orderly way so that youngsters can easily retain information with greater understanding
- Offers Fill in the Blanks and Can You Answer These? sections throughout to encourage the retention of information
- Provides explanatory texts on such topics as Creation, important events in Jesus life, miracles of Jesus, and parables of Jesus
- Includes four Appendices on Essential Prayers, the Holy Bible, the Liturgy, and Christian Living
- Illustrated in full color throughout
- Provides parents with the opportunity to share Gods truths within the closeness, caring, and love of family
- Product Code:231/05
- ISBN:9781953152930
- Pages:128
- Author:CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING CORP.
- Size:5-1/2 X 8-1/4
- Color:FULL COLOR
- Binding:PAPERBACK
The four volumes in the Saint Joseph Catechism for Young Catholics series endeavor to assist catechists and educators in the spiritual formation of the youths in their care as well as parents who are raising their children in the Faith.
This series has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The first volume was developed for children in Grades 1 and 2, with a focus on teaching the fundamental beliefs, practices, and prayers of the Faith to those preparing for First Communion.
- Uses an effective Question-and-Answer format to convey the essential elements of Catholic doctrine
- Presents God, Creation, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Sacraments, Sin, the Life of Grace, the Moral Life, Mary and the Saints, and Union with God in Heaven in an orderly way so that children can easily retain information with greater understanding
- Includes two Appendices: the first provides the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the Duties of Catholics, while the second offers a General Prayers section and the Holy Days of Obligation in an illustrated format
- Illustrated in full color throughout
- Provides parents with the opportunity to share Gods truths within the closeness, caring, and love of family
- Product Code:230/05
- ISBN:9781953152923
- Pages:72
- Author:CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING CORP.
- Size:5-1/2 8-1/4
- Color:FULL COLOR
- Binding:PAPERBACK
This 224-page volume offers a clear synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church in 598 questions and answers. Like the 1992 Catechism, the Compendium has a four-part structure and includes a section on common prayers and Catholic doctrinal formulas. Because of the question-and-answer format, catechetical leaders-parents, pastors, teachers, principals, and catechists-have a unique opportunity to dialogue with the faithful and to reinvigorate the Church's ongoing mission of evangelization and catechesis. Individuals can come "to know the unfathomable riches of the salvific mystery of Jesus Christ" by reading, using, and memorizing parts of the Compendium of the Catechism. An essential tool for youth and young adults, the Compendium is the perfect companion to a youth's or young adult's Bible, spiritual reading, or textbook. Catechetical leaders in high schools, colleges, and parishes will appreciate its versatility-as a reference book, discussion starter, or core resource for OCIA programs.
ISBN: 978-1-68192-955-2
Copyright: 2023
Pages: 224
Size: 6" X 9" X 1/4"
The Paulist Biblical Commentary (PBC) is a one-volume commentary on the books of the Bible designed for a wide variety of Bible readers, especially those engaged in pastoral ministry. The volume consists of a commentary on each of the seventy-three books of the Catholic canon of the Bible along with twelve general articles. While based on classical approaches to Scripture, the commentaries and articles are not limited to historical-literary issues, but draw upon relevant theological and pastoral ideas found in the text.
The Paulist Biblical Commentary presents:
· Solid exegesis of the biblical text.
· A useful tool for preaching and spiritual nourishment.
· An essential aid to deepen the understanding of Scripture.
· Current biblical research that is relevant to pastoral or spiritual ministry.
The Commentary brings together the collaboration of more than seventy international biblical scholars, each with expertise in their area of study drawn from their experience and interest in pastoral or spiritual ministry.
Hard cover - 1500 pages
Size 3.2" H x 10.6" L x 8.6" W
Published: September 15, 2018
ISBN: 978-08091-0613-4
This third volume of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, 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.
Author: Peter S. Williamson
Publication Date: December 2009
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 222
n this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, respected New Testament scholar Mary Healy unpacks the Letter to the Hebrews, making its difficult and puzzling passages accessible to pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students. Her commentary shows how Hebrews reveals the meaning of Christ's death in light of the Old Testament figures, rites, and sacrifices that foreshadowed it. Healy explains that Hebrews, when fully understood, transforms our understanding of who God is, what he has done for us, and how we are to live as Christians today.
Author: Mary Healy
Publication Date: August 2016
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 320
This fourth volume of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, 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: Thomas D. Stegman. SJ
Publication Date: December 2009
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 320
A seasoned scholar interprets First Corinthians in this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS). The projected seventeen-volume series, which will cover the entire New Testament, responds to the desire of Catholics to study the Bible in depth and in a way that integrates Scripture with Catholic doctrine, worship, and daily life.
Authors: George T. Montague, SM
Publication Date: November 2011
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 310
In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two respected scholars and Bible teachers interpret James and First, Second, and Third John from within the living tradition of the Church. The commentary provides crisp explanations of the text with helpful sidebars and ideas for application to enrich preaching, group Bible study, and personal reflection. This volume presents excellent biblical scholarship in a format accessible to laypeople with no special training in biblical studies.
Authors: Kelly Anderson & Daniel Keating
Publication Date: April 2017
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 304
In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, Scott Hahn, a bestselling author and a leading Catholic interpreter of Scripture, examines Romans from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. The CCSS relates Scripture to Christian life today, 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. Supported by leading Catholic scholars as well as popular Bible teachers, the series offers a unique level of commentary for Catholic students of the Bible. Its attractive packaging and accessible writing style make it a series to own--and to read! Drawn from the best of contemporary scholarship, series volumes are keyed to the liturgical year and include an index of pastoral subjects.
Authors: Scott Hahn
Publication Date: November 2017
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 336
In this addition to the well-received Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), seasoned New Testament scholar and popular speaker Peter Williamson interprets Revelation from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. The series, which will cover the entire New Testament, relates Scripture to Christian life today, 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. Drawn from the best of contemporary scholarship, series volumes are keyed to the liturgical year and include an index of pastoral subjects.
Authors: Peter S. Williamson & Mary Healy
Publication Date: March 2015
Size: 6" x 9"
Pages: 384
YOUCAT Confirmation: Student Book
Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics throughout the world believe in common. This book is the catechism (the word means "instruction") that will serve as the standard for all future catechisms.
The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of the saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-reference for a fuller understanding of every subject. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments) and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer ), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. Here is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.