Victoria M. Tufano

Leisa Anslinger

Mary A. Ehle

Biagio Mazza

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.

Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year B

The Living Word™

Jennifer Kerr Breedlove

Corinna Laughlin

Charles A. Bobertz

Mary G. Fox

Christopher J. Ferraro

A step-by-step resource that guides engaged couples through each decision of the wedding liturgy and provides suggestions for creating a cohesive Liturgy of the Word. Along with the full text of each reading, this resource offers insight as to why a couple may choose a particular reading.

United in Christ: Preparing the Liturgy of the Word at Catholic Weddings

Kyle S. Turner

Lauri Przybysc

A Catholic Formation Resource

Marriage in the Lord, Seventh Edition

Does parish life really matter? Do people really need community anymore? Are there really “successful parishes” out there? The author says a resounding “yes” to all three in this engaging and challenging invitation to parish leaders. Her first seven chapters offer essential principles that have evolved from discussions with pastoral leaders in a variety of ministerial settings, as well as careful study of sacred Scripture, theology, Church documents, and current research. Section two pulls all the principles together by offering “seasonal renewal” focus points with examples of how the seasons can lead parishioners toward a living relationship with Christ—with Sunday Eucharist at the center. The concluding section offers an “Appreciative Process for Planning and Development,” to help pastoral leaders build on what is already contributing to positive, dynamic life within their parishes. Turning Hearts to Christ is a dynamic and essential planning resource for pastors, parish leadership teams, pastoral staffs, pastoral council members, faith formation, evangelization, and stewardship committee members.

Engaging People in a Lifetime of Faith

Turning Hearts to Christ

Leisa Anslinger

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