Teacher/Parent Resources

What is it about certain parishes that makes people feel welcome? Brings them back Sunday after Sunday? Engages them and makes them willing to be more involved? Is your parish user-friendly?..

This book aims to present Catholic Christianity in a way that is both relevant and interesting for students. Its Factifies will help them to develop a sound knowledge of the teachings of the Church, and also prepare successfully for the following GCSE syllabuses: -Christian Belief and Practice with Respect to the Catholic Tradition (NEAB) -Catholic Christianity (London Examinations) -Religion and Life from a Catholic Perspective (London Examinations)..

This book reassures priests, deacons and the increasing number of pastoral ministers who regularly encounter difficult pastoral situations. It also challenges them to be firm but kind and gentle in applying the directives of the Church to individual pastoral circumstances...

This document encourages religious and lay teachers to provide an education which is imbued with the light of truth, in a spirit of Communion...

For use in meetings or school gatherings, with each prayer and reflection intended to reach out, relate to daily life, touch hearts and cultivate a spirit of prayer. ..

For use in meetings or school gatherings, with each prayer and reflection intended to reach out, relate to daily life, touch hearts and cultivate a spirit of prayer. ..

This compilation is an important new resources for every discipline of ecclesiastical studies. Its detailed resume of scriptural pronouncements from the Second Century to Benedict XVI, offers a comprehensive summary of the trends and evolution of biblical analysis. Typical categories treat of Christology, the Church, the Jewish people, Bible interpretation, etc., all systematically organized in this single volume. These and other documents are indispensable resources for students of theology and history. A long and remarkable introduction presents the historical context of the documents. Care is also taken to explain their various levels of authority so as to avoid lending same value judgment to each one indiscriminately. The Church and the Bible appears at an especially auspicious time given the anticipated 2008 Synod of Bishops whose theme will be: The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church...

Designed to help children aged 5 to 9 years learn about the celebration of the Rite of Penance. Ideal for parents and catechists. "Dear children, in this activity book you will learn about the celebration of the Rite of Penance, sometimes called Confession or the Sacrament of Reconciliation. You will learn to search your hearts, by thinking about Jesus' words and actions, and examining your conscience. Each stage of the rite is explained: The priest's welcome; confessing your sins; saying sorry; sharing God's Word, your act of penance; receiving God's forgiveness. There is great joy in being forgiven which will make you want to praise God and live more fully as Jesus wants us to live. Lots of activities for children. Lots of helpful suggestions for parents and other educators ..

The most powerful lessons in life come from reflecting on the personal experience of yourself and of listening to the experiences of others. Hanley and Maher's work provides a unique opportunity to be inspired by the work of a marvellous collection of teachers sowing the seeds of transformation among their students. There is no greater reward for a teacher than providing the fertile soil for their students to reap a rich harvest of making a difference. "This collection of real success stories will enhance and inspire all educators that much good can be done by individuals when we allow ourselves time to plan, dream and pray of what could be."  Dr Chris Hayes, Principal, Xavier College, Melbourne..

In this age of growing divisions within the Church and society, we need reconciliation and healing now more than ever. Healing God’s People brings together the thought of these theologians and pastors:..

This booklet incorporates the new communion texts from the Missal. It also gives a short form for use in hospitals and nursing homes. Essential for parish ministers, it is also a book which can be left with the sick person who will find rich spiritual support in the anthology of psalms, prayers and poems. Originally compiled by Frank O'Loughlin for the Melbourne liturgy office, it is now presented in a completely new and augmented format...

This book is one in a series of eight, promulgated by the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, which are the official catechetical resources for the Jubilee Year of Mercy (December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016). Pope Francis will be speaking on these themes in his weekly catechesis throughout the year. "At time we are called to gaze even more attentively on mercy so that we may become a more effective sign of the Father's action in our lives." -- Pope Francis..

In this volume, Gerald Arbuckle, a theologian and anthropologist with years of experience, provides a sustained reflection on how a Catholic school can become a community where the faith thrives and is effectively communicated. Written in the context of Australia and its great system of Catholic schools, Arbuckle's wisdom is relevant for other school systems and, indeed, other kinds of Catholic institutions.Stephen Bevans, SVD, Louis J. Luzbetak, SVD Professor of Mission and Culture, EmeritusCatholic Theological Union, Chicago USA This is the first in a new series of books, the Educating Hearts series, in which experts in various fields will explore the key characteristics of Catholic education...

This text is based on the best-selling Didache Series title Understanding the Scriptures, Complete Course Edition, by Dr. Scott Hahn. Presenting an overview of the books of the Bible and their importance to the teachings of the Church, it also discusses how the covenants that God made with his people in the Old Testament are fulfilled by the New Covenant in Jesus Christ. Created in accordance with the USCCB Curriculum Framework for Parish and Youth Ministry Programs, Midwest Theological Forum has adapted its well-known Didache Semester Series textbooks for Catholic High Schools into an easy-to-use format for parishes and home study programs. Each of the eight Didache Parish Series titles is divided into individual weekly lessons intended to be covered over the course of one semester. The full-color, illustrated text provides ample column material, which includes Vocabulary terms, Focus Questions, Guided Exercises, Discussion Questions, and quotes from YouCat...

Baptism aims to support parents and godparents when preparing to present a child for the sacrament of Baptism. In presenting a child for Baptism parents are preparing for a second birth – a birth into the Christian community. Unlike the Jewish tradition, where a person is born Jewish if their mother is Jewish, nobody is ever born a Christian. That is why the baptismal font is sometimes referred to as the "womb" of the Church. Here we are reborn into the Body of Christ. At the conclusion of the ceremony the celebrant blesses the parents and reminds them of the responsibility they have undertaken in presenting their child for Baptism. They are the first teachers of their child in the ways of faith, and the celebrant prays in the name of the Church that they may be "the best of teachers, bearing witness to the faith by what they say and do." This booklet offers a simple explanation of the various stages of the celebration of Baptism and the rich symbolism of this ancient ritual. It also..

Leader Guide includes the facilitator guide, six sessions and answer key. Take a deeper look at the source and summit of our faith, the Eucharist. Bishop Barron brings to light the Blessed Sacrament's reality as a sacred meal, the sacrifice necessary for communion with God, and as the Real Presence of Christ...