Sacraments

The sacraments are at the heart of our life as Catholics, the way we celebrate together our continuing conversion and encounter with God. Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist, Penance, Anointing, Marriage, and Holy Orders 'al are activities that require preparation to bring us to the fullness of our life in community and in Christ. Chapter by chapter, Father Lawrence Mick puts these core experiences into their historical and theological context, and illuminates the ways the sacraments bring us together as God's people. Ever conscious of the complex history of the church and its dynamic relationship to ritual, as well as the varied histories of human communities, Understanding the Sacraments Today is a book to be visited and revisited, a companion to the ongoing and repeated practices that nourish us. Lawrence E. Mick, a priest in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, is a liturgical consultant and writer whose numerous books include Living Baptism Daly, published by Liturgical Press. He has also..

Why Rites of Reconciliation matter, For two millenia Christians have pondered the scope of the forgiveness Jesus taught and lived. They have celebrated practices and rites that have enabled the faithful to forgive, to be forgiven, and to accept that God brings reconciliation even when we find it almost impossible to forgive. This book traces that history to the present, offering. a sense not only of how rites of reconciliation matter to Catholics but how our struggles with forgiveness are a real contribution to reconciliation in our world...

Baptism involves the use of ordinary things-water, oil, white garments, lighted candles-which carry a specific significance, some of which seem obvious while others take a bit of unpacking. The purpose of this booklet is to provide an introduction to baptism in the Catholic Church, looking both at the practicalities of baptism and at its history and meaning...

You'll want all of your Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion to read this new guide. Appropriate for training new extraordinary ministers or for updating experienced ones, this book may be used by individuals or groups. It conveys the latest teachings of the Catholic Church, gives sound advice for dealing with the practical everyday challenges of parish liturgies, and nurtures spiritual growth in the minister.Inside you'll find a pastoral, inviting format and style, including: A basic theological foundation of the ministry Liturgical Catechesis about the minister's role during the Mass A brief history of the ministry Encouragement for deepening the spirituality of the minister Generous quotations from the documents of the Church Detailed, practical instruction for carrying out the ministry Suggestions for further formation Frequently asked questions Advice for responding to unusual or difficult circumstances A resource list A glossary Questions for reflection or discussion Prayers..

I am being married and this book has been extremely useful in preparing for it. It provides a much greater understanding of the Roman Catholic church's principles behind marriage. It is extremely useful by providing a menu of options for Old and New Testament readings, music, vows, etc which are wedding-related. It also provided the different options available for being married in the Church's eyes (marrying another catholic, non-catholic, oustide the church)...

Offers practical advice to young people, couples, and those wishing to learn more about the teachings of the Catholic Church on marriage..

One of the most striking features of life in the Catholic Church today is the ever-widening gap between its official teaching on marriage and sexual morality and the practice of most of its lay members. The book seeks to bridge this gap in two ways: It considers some of the tacit assumptions about marriage and sexual morality in today's society, since these affect Catholics as much as everybody else. It also considers the Church's teaching in some of these areas and explores new ways of putting it across so that it can make sense to ordinary lay Catholics. In doing so the author draws on contemporary writing as well as bringing her own reflections and experience of living the Church's teaching to bear on the subject. The book is aimed at married couples, those considering marriage as well as clergy and those involved in marriage preparation and counselling. Anita Dowsing was born in Copenhagen in 1994. She was brought up as a member of Denmark's tiny Catholic community, but has spen..

Presents a theology of the Eucharist founded on the command of Jesus, 'Do this in memory of me'...

Drawing on the trusted and popular Catholic Update newsletter, the Catholic Update Guide to the Sacraments of Healing will answer your questions about the sacraments of reconciliation and the anointing of the sick whether you're new to the Church or need a refresher on these healing gifts. Provides a historical, practical, and sacramental perspective that blends solid theology with liturgical experience...

To navigate the inevitable ups and downs of our spiritual lives, countless soul's have have found comfort and guidance i St. Ignatius of Loyola's Rules for Discernment. For the past forty yeas, popular retreat master and author Fr. Timothy Gallagher has been at the forefront of making St. Ignatius's Rules understandable and applicable to hundreds of thousands of Catholics seeking greater sensitivity to the movement of their souls...