Spring 2013 Pastoral Ministry Catalog

Spring 2013

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Rebuilt is AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR PARISHES seeking new ideas and a fresh approach to bringing the faithful closer to Christ in the third millennium.

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Most Rev. William E. Lori Archbishop of Baltimore

Tab l e of Co nte nt s Lent..............................................................................................................1–6 Ministry Tools......................................................................................... 7–12 RCIA–Adult Formation......................................................................13–15 Marriage & Family Resources..........................................................16–17 Sacramental Preparation..................................................................18–19 Family Resources................................................................................ 20–21 Confirmation Resources......................................................................... 22 Youth Ministry............................................................................................ 23 Parish Religious Education Programs.......................................... 24–25 Bereavement and Pastoral Care.................................................... 26–27 Holy Cross............................................................................................. 28–29 Spiritual Practices...................................................................................... 30 Spirituality............................................................................................ 31–34 Webinars...................................................................................................... 35 Sale Books................................................................................................... 36

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The Living Gospel series of prayer books for Lent and Advent offer practical insight and spiritual wisdom from some of our most popular Catholic preachers and homilists. A new voice each season and a simple format invite Catholics to embrace the living Word of God as revealed in the daily gospel readings and in their everyday lives.

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Daily Devotions for Lent 2013 R. Scott Hurd

As a popular homilist, speaker, and blogger, and a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington, R. Scott Hurd is immersed in day-to-day pastoral care and leadership. In these gospel reflections he gracefully draws the cares, concerns, and joys of his fellow Catholics into the larger story of the Lenten readings and provides a simple blueprint for prayer, reflection, and renewal.

Accessible: Simple format and rich content make these the perfect seasonal prayer books for Catholics eager to pray each day, but who need a little help.

Attainable: Each day’s devotion can be as brief as five minutes or can be stretched longer by silent prayer and meditation.

Affordable: Compact size and affordable pricing make these books attractive for bulk purchase in parishes.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-363-7, 96 pages

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A GIFTED STORYTELLER, Father R. Scott Hurd draws from the rich tradition of practical wisdom to assist readers in developing A HABIT FOR PRAYING, LISTENING, AND ACTING in Daily Devotions for Lent 2013.

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Cardinal Donald Wuerl Archbishop of Washington

ADVENT

Daily Devotions for Advent 2013 Brendan McGuire

In the second Living Gospel series book, Brendan McGuire—pastor, popular homilist, workshop presenter, and podcaster—weaves the spiritual longings of ordinary Catholics into the larger story of Advent and our call to welcome Christ into our hearts and homes.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-383-5, 64 pages, $1.50

Available August 2013

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Stations of the Perennial Bestseller

Now available in Spanish!

Everyone’s Way of the Cross Clarence Enzler

This perennially bestselling devotional booklet has sold over 3 million copies since it was first published in 1970. Everyone’s Way of the Cross combines imaginative full-page photos with a dialogue between Christ and the reader that urges us to carry on Christ’s message to unify human will with the divine will.

REGULAR-SIZED BOOKLET EDITION ISBN: 978-0-87793-338-0, 32 pages, $1.50 LARGE PRINT EDITION ISBN: 978-0-87793-453-0, 32 pages, $2.25 SPANISH EDITION

El Vía Crucis Para Todos Clarence Enzler

With over three million copies sold of the English edition of Everyone’s Way of the Cross, the Spanish edition of this perennial bestseller will find a welcome home with the twenty-six million Latino Catholics now in the United States.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-388-0, 32 pages, $1.50

Bringing Lent Home with Mother Teresa Prayers, Reflections, and Activities for Families Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle

Popular author and EWTN host Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle presents a daily devotional companion for families with young children. She illustrates how to bring Lent home, doing “small things with great love” under the guidance of Blessed Mother Teresa.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-286-9, 96 pages, $2.50

REVISED!

Now includes meatless soup recipes!

Open Our Hearts

A Small-Group Guide for an Active Lent (Cycle C) Donna L. Ciangio, O.P., and Thomas B. Iwanowski Open Our Hearts is a Lectionary-based, small-group booklet that contains everything needed for a successful parish Lenten program, including meatless soup recipes for groups desiring faith-sharing with a simple meal. It provides a basic introduction, guidelines for the six weeks of sessions, and daily scripture meditations to keep participants engaged throughout each week. Sunday gospel texts are printed right in the booklet, and citations with brief commentaries on the first and second readings appear as sidebars.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-242-5, 96 pages, $5.95

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John Paul II’s Biblical Way of the Cross Amy Welborn and Michael Dubruiel

In 1991, Pope John Paul II introduced a new Bible-based interpretation of the Stations of the Cross. This devotional guide invites readers to prayerfully walk in solidarity with Jesus on his agonizing way of the cross—from his last torturous moments in the Garden of Gethsemane to his death and burial.

With full-color station images from previously unpublished paintings by Michael O’Brien, this booklet creates an ideal resource for individual or group devotional use, particularly during the Lenten season.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-128-2, 32 pages, $2.50

Available in Spanish!

You Have Redeemed the World

Praying the Stations in the Holy Cross Tradition Edited by Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C., and Kevin Grove, C.S.C. Voices from around the world invite us to travel the Way of the Cross in every time and place. Steeped in the spirituality and mission of the religious communities of Holy Cross, these Stations help us contemplate the saving power of Christ’s death and resurrection in unexpected places.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-262-3, 32 pages, $2.50 SPANISH EDITION

Has Redimido al Mundo ISBN: 978-1-59471-268-5, 32 pages, $2.50

The Gift of the Cross

Lenten Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition Edited by Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. ISBN: 978-1-59471-202-9, 96 pages, $3.50

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Sacred Space for Lent 2013 The Irish Jesuits

Sacred Space for Lent 2013 is perfect for a parish to give to its members as a resource for making the Lenten journey together. Those who know the IDEAL USES: website (and those who don’t) • Parish-wide distribution will love this booklet’s depth • Faith-sharing groups and scriptural richness and will • Welcome gift for those visiting quickly identify Sacred Space parishes and parish ministers for Lent 2013 as the best daily Lenten prayer aid available.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-339-2, 128 pages, $1.75

Sacred Space

The Prayer Book 2013 The Irish Jesuits ISBN: 978-1-59471-307-1 384 pages, $15.95

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Sacred Space for Advent and the Christmas Season 2013-2014 The Irish Jesuits

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Personal REFLECTION for LENT Simplifying the Soul

Lenten Practices to Renew Your Spirit Paula Huston “What are you giving up for Lent this year?” It’s the expected question amongst Christian friends each spring. In Simplifying the Soul, Paula Huston asks her readers an alternative, deeper question: “How will you rid your life of excess this Lent?” Huston encourages readers to see Lent as a time to seek out silence and free themselves of “stuff”; to de-clutter minds, hearts, and lives; and to acknowledge the connections between what they pray about and what they do. Ideal for use in faith-sharing groups and spiritual direction, and on parish retreats.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-269-2, 192 pages, $14.95

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ONE COULD NOT ASK FOR A WISER OR GENTLER COMPANION.

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Christopher Pramuk Author of Sophia: The Hidden Christ of Thomas Merton

The Seven Deadly Sins A Visitor’s Guide Lawrence S. Cunningham

Lawrence Cunningham guides readers on a tour of and personal inquiry into the seven deadly sins—their roots in the mystic experiences of the desert fathers, their modern manifestations, and how to supplant these invasive, destructive habits with virtue. He offers examples and insights from scripture, Christian tradition, and modern life, helping readers meet each of the seven deadly sins with a corresponding virtue.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-340-8, 128 pages, $12.95

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The Spirituality of Fasting Rediscovering a Christian Practice Charles M. Murphy

Msgr. Charles Murphy considers anew how fasting informs the relationships between creator/creature, body/soul, and rich/poor.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-243-2, 128 pages, $12.95

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The Devil You Don’t Know

Recognizing and Resisting Evil in Everyday Life Louis J. Cameli Cameli exposes the devil’s subtle tactics of deception, division, diversion, and discouragement, which harm relationships with God, both in individuals and also in institutions.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-272-2, 192 pages, $15.95

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bridges to contemplative living with thomas merton

seasonal small-group resources

Lent and Holy Week

Edited by Jonathan Montaldo and Robert G. Toth of The Merton Institute for Contemplative Living Lent and Holy Week opens the writings of Thomas Merton in easily digestible pieces and eloquently pairs them with the words of other great spiritual thinkers. Designed for use in new or existing small groups between Ash Wednesday and Easter, this booklet offers readers an accessible introduction to contemplative dialogue and is built around eight compel- Advent and ling Lenten themes.

Christmas

ISBN: 978-1-59471-204-3 $5.95

ISBN: 978-1-59471-195-4 $5.95

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$5.95 each and 64 pages

With over 65,000 booklets sold in the series, and now with a fresh look and updated content, these new editions of the popular Bridges to Contemplative Living with Thomas Merton series provide the basis for small-group dialogue, leading participants progressively deeper into spiritual reflection and contemplative living. Each contains an introduction with a brief biography of Thomas Merton and information on how to use the booklet.

Ideally suited for faith-sharing groups, campus ministry settings, retreat centers, and ecumenical groups, the eight weekly sessions each include an opening Psalm reading, an introduction to the session theme, readings from Merton and one other spiritual writer, and questions for contemplative dialogue. Sessions are designed to last between ninety minutes and two hours, with weekly themes becoming progressively more probing. Request a free introductory DVD and download a leader’s guide at avemariapress.com.

Booklets in the series

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Entering the School of Your Experience

ISBN: 978-1-59471-234-0 Two: Becoming Who You Already Are ISBN: 978-1-59471-235-7 Three: Living Your Deepest Desires ISBN: 978-1-59471-237-1 Four: Discovering the Hidden Ground of Love ISBN: 978-1-59471-236-4 Five: Traveling Your Road to Joy ISBN: 978-1-59471-238-8 Six: Writing Yourself Into the Book of Life ISBN: 978-1-59471-239-5 Seven: Adjusting Your Life’s Vision ISBN: 978-1-59471-240-1 Eight: Seeing That Paradise Begins Now ISBN: 978-1-59471-241-8

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Catholic Teaching on Homosexuality New Paths to Understanding Louis J. Cameli Is the sexuality of homosexually inclined persons a blessing or a curse? Does it lead a person to God or away from God? Can a homosexual person be a good Catholic?

With humility and pastoral sensitivity, Rev. Louis Cameli offers hope to the many who feel alienated from the Church because of these questions. Taking his cue from Pope Benedict’s call to “express the teaching pastorally, theologically, and intellectually in the context of today’s studies of sexuality and anthropology,” Cameli provides a deeper understanding of the Church’s theological language and stresses that while the Church is a teacher, it must also be a learner.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-293-7, 192 pages, $16.95

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At last, an objective but COMPASSIONATE LOOK AT SAME-SEX ATTRACTION that places the moral struggle involved squarely (and fairly) in the larger arena of the whole Church’s efforts to live the virtue of chastity.

Thank you, Fr. Cameli!

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Rev. Patrick Lee

Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach (AGLO) Archdiocese of Chicago

Explore this topic further . . .

View the free, online webinar recording at

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Presented by Louis J. Cameli

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IDEAL USES: • Seminary training and priestly formation • Text for moral theology and human sexuality courses • Resource for parish ministers to give parishioners with questions about homosexuality

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If you love your

NEW!

Does Fr. Michael White and lay associate Tom Corcoran’s portrait of their breaking-down parish sound familiar?

Boring weekend Masses with snooze-worthy preaching and painful music, lackluster buildings, dormant youth ministry programs, tepid stewardship, complaining parishioners, and— worst of all—

waning membership.

Rebuilt is a story of stopping everything and changing focus. White and Corcoran reveal how they gleaned wisdom from thriving megachurches and innovative business leaders, anchored their vision in the Eucharistic center of Catholic faith, and brought their parish back to life. Their vision and strategies are presented here with a wealth of guidance for anyone with the courage to hear them.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-386-6, 288 pages, $16.95

Also available as an eBook.

Available February 2013

View the “Convenient Parking” sample chapter online at rebuiltparish.com.

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parish, read this book.

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Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

Archbishop of New York

Why read this?  Based on the authors’ successful model:

weekly Mass attendance has nearly tripled during their tenure, with attendant increases in giving and service  Practical, no-cost, easy-to-try suggestions for all parishes: rich/poor, large/small, urban/rural  Brutally honest portrait of consumer culture in Catholic parishes

Find Free Online Resources for Your Parish at

rebuiltparish.com

Check out these themes and more!

1. You Can Do This!

2. Lost People in Churchworld 3. Pretty Churches and Other Lies 4. “It’s the Weekend Stupid!”

5. Mobilize the Next Generation 6. Get the Parish Out of the Pews 7. Fall in Love 8. Lead Where You Serve 9. You Can Do This!

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Rebuilt is AN EXCELLENT RESOURCE FOR PARISHES seeking new ideas and a fresh approach to bringing the faithful closer to Christ in the third millennium.

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Most Rev. William E. Lori Archdiocese of Baltimore

White and Corcoran are stunningly honest, INSIGHTFUL ABOUT THE

REAL PROBLEMS FACING PARISHES TODAY, and passionate about

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helping your parish become the best version of itself.

Matthew Kelly

Author of Rediscover Catholicism and founder of Dynamic-Catholic.com

MICHAEL WHITE is a priest of the Archdiocese of Baltimore and serves as pastor at Church of the Nativity. During his tenure, the church has more than tripled in attendance and its commitment to the Church’s mission has grown, evidenced by the significant increase of giving and service in ministry.

TOM CORCORAN has served Church of the Nativity in a variety of roles. Beginning as a youth minister, Corcoran held positions as coordinator of children’s ministry and director of small groups. He serves as associate to the pastor and is responsible for weekend message development, strategic planning, and staff development.

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M i n i s t r y To o l s

Develop Effective CHURCH LEADERSHIP with these great tools!

Principled Ministry

A Guidebook for Catholic Church Leaders Loughlan Sofield, S.T., and Carroll Juliano, S.H.C.J. Foreword by Archbishop Gregory Aymond Thirty years of prominence in the promotion and development of effective Church leadership culminate in this book by Loughlan Sofield, S.T., and Carroll Juliano, S.H.C.J. More than a “how-to” leadership guide, Principled Ministry offers real-life examples of principled ministers who are serving the Catholic Church and invites readers to incorporate these disciplines into their own leadership style.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-263-0, 192 pages, $16.95

FREE ancillary workbook available for download at avemariapress.com

Collaboration

Uniting Our Gifts in Ministry Loughlan Sofield, S.T., and Carroll Juliano, S.H.C.J. A comprehensive look at collaborative ministry, chronicling its development, practice, and the often messy and painful issues that ministers confront. Reminding us that “a non-collaborative church is a church of maintenance rather than a church of mission,” the authors provide an invaluable resource to enliven the church’s mission and to make the vision of collaborative ministry proclaimed by the Second Vatican Council a reality.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-683-1, 192 pages, $17.95

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Forward in Hope

Saying Amen to Lay Ecclesial Ministry Bishop Matthew H. Clark Foreword by Zeni V. Fox Ideal for anyone called to leadership in today’s Catholic Church, Forward in Hope brings Bishop Matthew Clark’s vast theological knowledge and experience into dialogue with the ever-growing significance of lay ecclesial ministry and the way it is changing the face of the Catholic Church.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-191-6, 128 pages, $11.95

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The

CONCISE GUIDE Series

The books of the Concise Guide series, edited by Kevin E. McKenna, tackle questions of central importance for contemporary Catholicism. The series offers excellent reference as each book carefully outlines the issues, references the necessary documents, and sketches answers to pressing pastoral questions in highly accessible language and easily understood formats. Check out the Concise Guide webinar recordings at avemariapress.com/webinar-videos.

A Concise Guide to Canon Law

A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers Kevin E. McKenna ISBN: 978-0-87793-934-4, 128 pages, $13.95

Also available as an eBook.

A Concise Guide to Catholic Social Teaching Kevin E. McKenna

ISBN: 978-0-87793-979-5, 160 pages, $15.95

Also available as an eBook.

A Concise Guide to Adult Faith Formation Neil A. Parent

ISBN: 978-1-59471-208-1, 192 pages, $16.95

A Concise Guide to Supervising a Ministry Student Ann M. Garrido

ISBN: 978-1-59471-179-4, 192 pages, $17.95

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Ministry Tools for Priests The Charism of Priestly Celibacy

NEW!

Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Reflections Edited by John C. Cavadini Institute for Church Life With contributions from Rev. Raniero Cantalamessa, O.F.M., Archbishop Allen Vigneron, and Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, this collection of reflections on priestly celibacy explores its biblical, historical, and theological roots and affirms what studies of priests suggest: celibacy has been a grace for them.

IDEAL USES:

• Gift for those discerning a priestly vocation • Excellent gift for priests • Resource for seminary formation

ISBN: 978-1-59471-361-3, 192 pages, $15.95

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Why Priests Are Happy

A Study of the Psychological and Spiritual Health of Priests Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti Foreword by John L. Allen Jr. In this groundbreaking, peer-reviewed study, Msgr. Stephen J. Rossetti, the leading American authority on the Catholic priesthood and former director of Saint Luke’s Institute, reveals the unexpected results of a recent study of nearly 2,500 priests in the United States.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-274-6, 256 pages, $18.95

Also available as an eBook.

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THIS NEW EDITION will make this timeless research more available to the eager reader.

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Rev. Paul Turner

Author of Glory in the Cross

The Mass of the Roman Rite Its Origins and Development Joseph A. Jungmann, S.J.

The fruit of over a decade of painstaking research, The Mass of the Roman Rite is a magisterial treatment of every part of the Mass: its form, its history, and its theology. First purblished in English in 1951, Joseph Jungmann’s towering work is a comprehensive study of the origins, evolution, and theology of the Mass from its earliest forms to the dawn of Vatican II. This new edition includes an important revised chapter on the comingling of the eucharistic species unavailable in the previous two-volume set.

Paperback Set: ISBN: 978-0-87061-274-3, 1,056 pages (in two volumes), $49.95 per set Hardcover Set: ISBN: 978-0-87061-271-9, 1,056 pages (in two volumes), $90.00 per set

RECENTLY RERELEASED!

R C I A — A d u l t Fo r m a t i o n The Seeker’s Catechism The Basics of Catholicism Michael Pennock

In this concise and readable introduction to the riches of the Catholic faith, the author poses and then briefly answers 210 questions that are essential to understanding the basics of Catholicism, such as: What is divine revelation?

What is grace? What does a sacrament do? Why confess our sins? Ideal for adults or teens interested in becoming Catholic through RCIA, preparing for Confirmation, returning to the Church, or simply wanting to begin a closer examination of the faith, this makes an ideal gift for seekers as they begin to explore or work to enhance their understanding of Catholicism and deepen their relationships with God.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-285-2, 160 pages, $6.95

Also available as an eBook.

REVISED!

Choosing to Be Catholic For the First Time or Once Again William O’Malley, S.J.

First published in 2001, Choosing to Be Catholic has sold nearly 25,000 copies and maintains its status as a Catholic parish favorite. This new edition includes a fresh preface identifying important changes that author William J. O’Malley, S.J., perceives within the Church and in American culture during the past decade. O’Malley sorts out the Hows, Whys, and So whats of being Catholic. With razor sharp focus, he offers a cultured and subjective argument for Catholicism to those curious about joining the Church, those wondering if they should stay, and those “vacationing” from it.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-343-9, 256 pages, $14.95

Also available as an eBook.

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John Bergsma is a very EFFECTIVE TEACHER OF SCRIPTURE with a gift for clarity and depth.

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Scott Hahn

Author of The Lamb’s Supper

Bible Basics for Catholics A New Picture of Salvation History John Bergsma Foreword by Scott Hahn

This overview of the Bible is based on Bergsma’s wildly popular introduction to theology course at Franciscan University, where he is a colleague of Scott Hahn. Bergsma combines sound theology, academic expertise, pastoral wisdom, and an endearing playfulness to draw readers into the connection between the great stories of the Bible and salvation in Jesus. Central to the book’s themes are Bergsma’s signature illustrations of key biblical characters, which are simple, yet surprisingly profound.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-291-3, 192 pages, $14.95

Also available as an eBook.

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RCIA and the

This Is Our Faith

A Catholic Catechism for Adults Michael Pennock An excellent, readily accessible primer of Catholic doctrine. Arranged according to the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and correlated to it, this book follows a dynamic question-and-answer format. Specially designed for Catholic adults, for those new to the church, and those journeying through the RCIA.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-653-4, 368 pages, $16.95

Presents fundamental Church teaching on: • The Profession of Faith • The Celebration of the Christian Mystery • Life in Christ • Christian Prayer

This Is Our Church A History of Catholicism Michael Pennock

This Is Our Church by Michael Pennock is for those who feel most at home and come to deeper faith through the historical narrative of the Church. This resource provides an in-depth, chronological approach to Church history, revealing the rich and varied stories that help form the Catholic identity. A teacher’s resource guide is also available at avemariapress.com.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-075-9, 360 pages, includes color insert with photos, $21.95

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Year of Faith THE PILLARS OF FAITH SERIES

, written by Msgr. Peter J. Vaghi, is a Catechism-based catechetical series that provides RCIA candidates and all adults seeking lifelong faith formation with a concise, accessible, and thorough introduction to the foundational categories of the Catholic tradition: creed, sacraments, morality, and prayer.

THE COMPLETE 4-VOLUME SET ISBN: 978-1-59471-288-3, $45.95

The Faith We Profess

A Catholic Guide to the Apostles’ Creed Peter J. Vaghi Foreword by Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl The Faith We Profess offers a simple introduction to Catholicism, blending sound Catholic teaching with scripture, the wisdom of the saints, literature, and personal anecdotes to offer a synopsis of the faith suitable for lifelong Catholics and inquirers alike.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-177-0, 160 pages, $13.95

Also available as an eBook.

The Commandments We Keep A Catholic Guide to Living a Moral Life Peter J. Vaghi Foreword by Cardinal Edwin F. O’Brien

With simplicity and clarity, The Commandments We Keep unpacks each of the Ten Commandments using a three-pronged approach: discover how the commandment was understood in the Old Testament, understand how Christ fulfilled the commandment in his life and teaching, and examine the personal and practical implications of each commandment for life today.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-261-6, 160 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

The Sacraments We Celebrate A Catholic Guide to the Seven Mysteries of Faith Peter J. Vaghi Foreword by Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

At a time when Mass attendance, Confession, and the number of Catholic weddings are declining, Msgr. Vaghi presents clear and accessible teaching on the sacraments from the latest official teaching of the Church.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-231-9, 160 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

The Prayer We Offer

A Catholic Guide to Communion with God Peter J. Vaghi Foreword by Cardinal Seán O’Malley, O.F.M. Cap. Msgr. Vaghi guides readers in an exploration of the practice of Christian prayer, starting from the perspective that prayer is God’s gift to his people. Vaghi guides readers into the riches of prayer and offers practical guidance for overcoming common obstacles to conversation with God.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-294-4, 160 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

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M a r r i a g e R e s o u r ce s

Marriage Preparation program

Combined Leader’s Guide for Before “I Do” and Catholic Remarriage Anthony Garascia

A serious dose of reality for engaged couples preparing for marriage, remarriage, or convalidation. Both Before “I Do” and Catholic Remarriage ask probing questions, provide helpful case studies, and cover areas that couples may not always feel comfortable addressing. The Combined Leader’s Guide conveniently serves both resources.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-142-8, 128 pages, $15.95

Before “I Do”

Preparing for the Sacrament of Marriage Anthony Garascia A workbook for couples featuring case studies based on the real challenges newly married couples face, including a wide variety of exercises to facilitate discussion and a collection of personal prayers written for engaged couples.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-141-1, 128 pages, $8.95

Catholic Remarriage A Workbook for Couples Anthony Garascia

For couples seeking remarriage or convalidation in the Catholic Church. Together with their pastoral minister, the couple learns to assess the health of their present relationship, identify potential problem areas, and resolve specific concerns.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-038-4, 128 pages, $8.95 $2.00

M a r r i a g e & Fa m i l y R e s o u r ce s

The Rite of Marriage

Newly designed and updated with the approved texts from the Roman Missal, Third Edition, this all-in-one wedding resource for parish ministers directly corresponds to the new edition of Together for Life (see page 18). The Rite of Marriage contains 15 corresponding tabs and a complete set of 88 ritual cards with prayers, readings, blessings, and other texts for the marriage rite.

RITE OF MARRIAGE COMPLETE SET • 88 Marriage Rite Cards and 15 tabs • Ceremonial Binder ISBN: 978-1-59471-271-9, $67.95

CEREMONIAL BINDER

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Item: 193, $48.95

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An Authentically Catholic Resource for Those Bearing the Cross of Infertility The Infertility Companion for Catholics Spiritual and Practical Support for Couples Angelique Ruhi-López and Carmen Santamaría

This is the first book to address not only the medical and emotional dimensions of infertility but also the spiritual needs of Catholic couples who desire to understand and follow the Church’s teaching on the use of assisted reproductive technology.

Has received ISBN: 978-1-59471-289-0, 256 pages, $16.95 an imprimatur.

Also available as an eBook.

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Though a CLEAR EXPOSITION of the science, morality, Church teaching, and theology [of infertility], this is no dry treatise. The authors’ humility, faithfulness, and obedience—tested by the unique pain of infertility—has borne abundant fruit here for the faithful.

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Damon Clarke Owens

Executive Director Theology of the Body Institute

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OVER 9 MILLION SOLD!

Together for Life Joseph M. Champlin with Peter A. Jarret, C.S.C.

Together for Life has sold over 9 million copies and for over forty years has been meeting the needs of Catholic parish ministers and their engaged couples. Based on three years of market research, this new edition retains the long-trusted format and incorporates customerrequested updates, including rich catechetical material.

This edition also features the new liturgical texts for weddings required by the Roman Missal, Third Edition. The previous regular and special editions have been combined into a single booklet and all approved liturgical texts needed for planning weddings During Mass, Outside Mass, or Between a Catholic and an Unbaptized Person now appear in one volume.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-282-1, 128 pages, $4.50

ALSO AVAILABLE IN SPANISH

Juntos Para Toda La Vida

ISBN: 978-0-7648-2207-0, $4.99

www.togetherforlifeonline.com Together for Life Online, an extension of the bestselling book Together for Life, is a website that provides interactive marriage preparation and marriage enrichment resources.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE NEW EDITION: • N ew scripture commentaries by married Catholic leaders • New catechetical commentaries to help couples deepen their understanding of the sacrament of marriage • Hints for incorporating ethnic and cultural devotions and practices • Sample intercessions updated to reflect current liturgical norms • Free selection form available in the book and at togetherforlifeonline.com on which to record choices of readings and prayers • New FAQ section about the celebration of Catholic weddings • Numbering system directly corresponds to the Rite of Marriage Ritual Cards (see p.17) published by Ave Maria Press • Now supported by the new website togetherforlifeonline.com, which helps couples continue the Together for Life experience through engagement, first years of marriage, and beyond

Through Death to Life Preparing to Celebrate the Funeral Mass Joseph M. Champlin

OVER 700,000 SOLD!

With nearly a million copies already sold, this new and updated edition of Msgr. Champlin’s leading Catholic funeral planning resource contains all the approved lectionary readings and other liturgical texts needed to celebrate a funeral Mass. Includes new texts from the Roman Missal, Third Edition.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-283-8, 128 pages, $4.50

Together at Baptism Preparing, Celebrating and Living the Sacrament Robert M. Hamma

This parish favorite from Robert Hamma is the perfect tool for parent formation and for preparing the baptismal liturgy. New downloadable tools help parish leaders train parents to connect the sacrament with everyday life and better understand their role as their child’s first catechists.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-297-5, 128 pages, $3.95

Together in the Spirit Celebrating and Living the Sacrament of Confirmation Robert F. Morneau and Mike Grzeca

Adult and high-school confirmation candidates benefit from the spiritual wisdom of leading pastoral figure and bestselling author Bishop Robert F. Morneau and Deacon Mike Grzeca. This simple companion for prayer, reflection, and personal growth enhances spiritual preparation for and joyful celebration of the sacrament.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-230-2, 128 pages, $4.95

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A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy Walking with Mary from Conception to Baptism Sarah A. Reinhard Foreword by Lisa M. Hendey

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Designed to help expectant mothers embrace pregnancy as an opportunity for spiritual growth, A Catholic Mother’s Companion to Pregnancy prepares mothers for the trials and joys of pregnancy, childbirth, baptism, and, ultimately, motherhood. Each IDEAL USES: week of pregnancy is paired with a mystery of the Rosary, a personal, • Gift for expectant mothers down-to-earth reflection from Rein the parish inhard, advice for living the sacra• Parish moms’ groups mental life, and a prayer to help the • Baptismal preparation reader grow in faith as she bonds with her unborn child.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-298-2, 256 pages, $14.95

Also available as an eBook.

Perfect for Moms’ Prayer Groups at Your Parish!

A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul Lisa M. Hendey

Lisa Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com and author of The Handbook for Catholic Moms, introduces fifty-two holy companions as guides for the vocation of Catholic motherhood. Hendey eloquently links personal stories, scripture, View the book trailer and sample pages at prayer, and simple avemariapress.com/lisahendey soul-strengthening exercises into this spiritually rich resource for Catholic women.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-273-9, 320 pages, $16.95

Also available as an eBook.

The Handbook for Catholic Moms Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul Lisa M. Hendey

Drawing from the deep tradition of the Catholic faith, Lisa Hendey coaches Catholic moms in caring for themselves—heart, mind, body, and soul—so that they can FREE Discussion Guide available! better love and care for Download it at avemariapress.com their families, neighborunder the book’s MORE tab. hoods, and their Church.

Ideal for family-life ministers and for parish-based moms’ groups.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-228-9, 256 pages, $15.95

Also available as an eBook.

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The Catholic Baby Name Book

s MUSEO SLAB Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur Foreword by Lisa M. Hendey

NEW!

Over 800,000 Catholic baptisms are performed in the United States each year and your parishoners will discover here a bounty of baby names that are fun, creative, and Catholic. This new book in the CatholicMom.com Book series boasts thousands of names of saints from Christian tradition and the scriptures, including those newly canonized by popes John Paul II and Benedict XVI. Each entry includes the meaning of the name, language of origin, variations in form, a capsule biography, and relevant feast days and patron saint information. Perfect gift for expectant mothers in the parish and for preparation for baptism.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-303-3, 554 pages, $15.95 Available May 2013

Also available as an eBook.

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The Catholic Baby Name Book is an INVALUABLE RESOURCE FOR PARENTS as they embark on the important task of choosing a name for their child.

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Bishop Kevin Rhoades

Bishop of Fort Wayne-South Bend

NEW!

Imitating Mary

Eight Marian Virtues for the Modern Mom Marge Fenelon Foreword by Lisa M. Hendey This new addition to the CatholicMom.com Book series unpacks scripture and Catholic tradition to examine eight biblical climaxes, including Mary’s betrothal to Joseph, the Annunciation, the scene at the foot of the Cross, and Pentecost. In these scenes, Marge Fenelon introduces readers to a Mary who faces challenges familiar to every mother—impatience, frustration, sacrifice, and grief—and demonstrates how, in the face of these ordinary obstacles, Mary’s response was an extraordinary example through the virtues of patience, joy, trust, and faith.

Perfect as a parish-wide Mother’s Day gift, and for parish book clubs and moms’ groups.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-364-4, 192 pages, $14.95 Available April 2013

Also available as an eBook.

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In these pages MARIAN VIRTUES WILL COME TO LIFE FOR YOU, and before you know it, you will be letting Mary spiritually mother you.

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Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan

Archbishop of New York

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Co n f i r m a t i o n Pr e p a r a t i o n

Spirit send out your

Michael Amodei

Send Out Your Spirit leads teens through the major tenets of their faith—the Trinity, Jesus, Scripture, Church, Sacraments, morality, and more—specifically structured for the context of preparing for Confirmation.

A High School Confirmation Program CANDIDATE’S HANDBOOK ISBN: 978-1-59471-225-8, 256 pages, $11.95 Each chapter of the candidate’s handbook includes a relevant story or short lesson, journal or discussion questions, and concludes with:

• Catholic Apologetics: A series of questions and answers on the faith.

• For You: An enrichment assignment that allows

the candidates to apply the material in the chapter.

• Prayers and Reflections: Quotations, medita-

tions, scripture passages, and traditional prayers.

• Glossary: Definitions of key terms that are included with each new entry.

LEADER’S MANUAL

ISBN: 978-1-59471-246-3, 224 pages, $22.95 Provides several how-to-use tips for catechists and other adult leaders to share the monthly lessons in diverse groups and settings.

• Offers three flexible models for Confirmation preparation: • Ten 3-Hour Sessions • Twenty 1-Hour Sessions • Ten 90-Minute Sessions for Concentrated Small-Group Preparation

SPONSOR’S HANDBOOK

ISBN: 978-1-59471-247-0, 48 pages, $3.95 Offers helpful background on the sponsor’s role, tips on communicating with teens, and information on the sponsor’s role in the celebration of the sacrament. Most importantly, this handbook provides an overview of the ten chapters in Send Out Your Spirit with questions for discussion and activities that sponsors and teens can do together. (© 2010) The Candidate’s Handbook and the doctrinal material in the Leader’s Manual have been found in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

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NEW!

Holy Goals for Body and Soul offers practical strategies for BUILDING A BRIDGE BETWEEN SPORTS AND FAITH.

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Greg Dobie Moser, PhD

Former Executive Director, National CYO Sports & member of the US Olympic Committee

Holy Goals for Body and Soul Eight Steps to Connect Sports with God and Faith Bishop Thomas John Paprocki with Joe Paprocki

Bishop Paprocki links lessons from the world of sports and fitness—especially his experiences as a Catholic bishop who plays ice hockey—with concrete ways to live a holy life. In his view, everyone is called to holiness, which can be encountered anywhere. “I encounter holiness while training for a marathon. I encounter holiness during a workout at the health club,” he points out. His book outlines eight sports-related steps to holiness and makes an ideal gift for high school coaches and for Catholic youth leaders to purchase for their students.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-366-8, 160 pages, $13.95

Also available as an eBook.

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Available March 2013

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Nobody is reaching CATHOLIC TEENS like Justin Fatica.

Matthew Kelly

Win It All

Author of Rediscovering Catholicism

The Way to Heaven for Catholic Teens Justin Fatica Justin Fatica, renowned Catholic evangelist, author, and focus of the HBO documentary Hard as Nails, presents a book of wisdom for teens featuring his acclaimed eight stages to a God-centered life. Known across the United States for his fierce, emotive, and attention-grabbing stage presence, Justin Fatica contradicts the barrage of ungodly messages about sex, drugs, violence, and hate that teenagers ingest every day through media and pop culture.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-249-4, 160 pages, $11.95

Also available as an eBook.

Sex and the Teenager Choices and Decisions Kieran Sawyer, S.S.N.D.

For nearly twenty years, Sex and the Teenager has been a successful program for promoting abstinence and chastity among teenagers.

Designed for use in a classroom, youth group, or retreat setting.

Leader’s Guide: ISBN: 978-1-59471-168-8, 192 pages, $24.95 Participant Book: ISBN: 978-1-59471-161-9, 128 pages, $9.95

of our textbooks B e r eCOMPLETE ave m e n t &AllPa s to r a l Chave a rbeen e found

in conformity with the Catechism.

Additionally, ten of them have received USCCB Secondary Level Protocol approval.

Course II

Course I

HIGH SCHOOL TEXTBOOK SERIES

Jesus Christ

God’s Revelation to the World Michael Pennock Introduces students to Sacred Scripture, where, through their study of the Old Testament and New Testament, they will encounter Christ and come to know him more personally.

Student Text: ISBN: 978-1-59471-184-8, $24.95 Teacher Wraparound Edition: ISBN: 978-1-59471-185-5, $32.95

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Jesus Christ

Jesus Christ

Helps teens understand more about the mystery of Christ, the second person of the Trinity, while encountering him as he taught, healed, and ministered throughout Galilee.

Invites students to explore the meaning of God’s sacred and mysterious plan from Creation, to the consequences and promises of Original Sin, through his compassionate and loving care, culminating in the Life, Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

His Mission and Ministry Michael Pennock

Student Text: ISBN: 978-1-59471-186-2, $24.95 Teacher Wraparound Edition: ISBN: 978-1-59471-187-9, $32.95

View sample chapters and online resources for these textbooks at

Source of Our Salvation Michael Pennock

Student Text: ISBN: 978-1-59471-188-6, $24.95 Teacher Wraparound Edition: ISBN: 978-1-59471-189-3, $32.95

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Jesus Christ (Video Collection) This DVD offers award-winning short films, vignettes, music, and teaching frames that connect scripture and doctrine to the real-life experience of teenagers. Organized around the topics of all three Jesus Christ courses, these films provide vibrant examples of the faith in a media form guaranteed to attract teens’ attention and keep their interest.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-255-5, 120 minutes, $24.95

The Church Our Story

Course IV

Catholic Tradition, Mission, and Practice Patricia Morrison Driedger Foreword by Cardinal Avery Dulles, S.J. The Church: Our Story provides a means for understanding the interrelationship of the various components of the Catholic Church.

While acknowledging the importance of the historical perspective this course emphasizes the living Church and what it is in the present moment. The course is constructed around those themes that represent Church practice and belief such as the Church as the People of God, the Church as servant, and the Church as sacrament. Each theme has a historical component tracing the theme through major periods of Church history and providing insights as to how the Church has come to its contemporary expression.

Student Text: ISBN: 978-1-59471-057-5, 336 pages, $24.95 Teacher Wraparound Edition: ISBN: 978-1-59471-058-2, 384 pages, $32.95

R e l i g i o u s Ed u c a t i o n Pr o g r a m s

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Perfect for Religious Education Classes Following the High School Curriculum Framework Catholic Essentials An Overview of the Faith Michael Amodei

Through knowledge, prayer, and service, teens cultivate a relationship with the Lord. This handbook is a perfect catechetical tool to use in parish youth ministry or religious education programs. Each chapA parish adaptation of Catholic ter is a concise overview Essentials for use with the of one of the six required USCCB high school framework is courses in the US Bishops’ available. E-mail reled@nd.edu High School Curriculum for details.

Framework, allowing you to cover the necessary topics in your weekly meetings.

Student Text: ISBN: 978-1-59471-145-9, 256 pages, $19.95 Teacher Edition: ISBN: 978-1-59471-146-6, 240 pages, $29.95

Monseñor: The Last Journey of Óscar Romero Monseñor is an 88-minute film that tells the story of the growing repression of the poor in El Salvador in the late 1970s. It is interwoven with the story of Archbishop Óscar Romero, or Monseñor as he was commonly known, and recounts the short time between his installation as archbishop of San Salvador in 1977 and his assassination on March 24, 1980. The martyrdom of Archbishop Romero is a powerful witness to the life of a modern Christian hero.

UPC: 720229915014, DVD, 88 min., $27.95

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5 Minutes with Christ

Spiritual Nourishment for Busy Teachers Edited by Louis A. DelFra, C.S.C., and Ann Primus Berends In these Gospel reflections, educators will find comfort and strength in the life of Christ the Teacher. Crafted by graduates and associates of the University of Notre Dame’s Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) program, the most prestigious Catholic teacher-training program in the United States, each reflection is based on an event in the life of Jesus and invites the reader to connect with him in the chaos of daily life.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-275-3, 224 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

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B e r e ave m e n t & Pa s to r a l C a r e

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It is truly AN ASSET to any holistic parish-based ministry to the BEREAVED.

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John M. Cherek

Director, Catholic Cemeteries Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis

The Bereavement Ministry Program

A Comprehensive Guide for Churches Jan Nelson and David A. Aaker

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Started Part I: Getting

Ministry clergy Bereavement Some churches have Approaches to bereavement ministry. contact

phone of ways to approach in face-to-face or There are a number amounts of time ministers; some to spend considerable of clergy and lay people who are able rely on a combination by lay people. In grieving. Others out almost entirely with those who are ministries carried bereavement In some cases, a have bereavement of these, in fact, visitation is far less. to play a cruamount of personal and comes, in fact, other churches, the personal visitation set up to supplement support group is used by anyministry. exible and can be cial role in the bereavementin this book is meant to be very  can replace or and lay people. It The program described a large team of clergy clergy person to exists in your church. one from a single that you alministry that already book, we suggest supplement the bereavement to use the resources in this you choose grieving person: No matter how you minister to each main elements as appropriways include three 24 packet of materials ministers bring a when bereavement 1. An initial visit, Packet”).

“Initial (the (the ate for the situation rst year of bereavement over at least the regular letter-writing 2. A program of “Monthly Messages”). visitation. personal of schedule to be very helpful 3. An accompanying support group can you can infound that a bereavement such a group so that Many churches have guidelines for creating We have included to do so. grieving people. if you would like ministry clude it in your bereavement

Physical Symptoms of Grieving

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a heavy from grieving is similar to that of rieving is hard work. The exhaustion The symptoms of grieving are sometimes physical workout or prolonged illness.

These problems. Common complaints include section. physical as strictly Resources diagnosed mistakenly in the Basic included a deep loss become program is the material the following: that those who suffer The heart of this assumption needs at different created with the different creates problems or heart pains process materials have been chestthat • process of grief—a components: involved in an ongoing then, have two primary The Basic Resources, • dizziness grieving person points in the process. to be given to the dur• dry mouth which contains materials the person’s needs materials address A. An “Initial Packet,” • empty feeling in the stomach the loss occurs. These immediately after of grief.

• fatigue so on, through the ing the initial phase the rst month, and issues throat” in the the for the second•week, to address of “something stuck feeling B. “Monthly Messages” materials are intended experience. These process. grief the rst year of the grief headache • work their way through and one for which arise as people to sleep inability one for children, • one for adults, example, is come in three sets: “Prayer,” desire sexual for entitled active or overly loss ofpage The Basic Resources • Packet (the Initial Monthly Message is some overlap for teenagers; the section teenagers. There as theloss of weight for children as well • used in the section • nausea and vomiting

Contains What This Book 1. Basic Resources

Part I

• oversensitivity to noise • pain

• purposeless activity • shortness of breath • trembling

• uncontrollable sighing and sobbing • weakness in the muscles

• various gastrointestinal symptoms:

(This information taken from books

constipation, diarrhea, or excessive

and research by Lieberman and Jacobs,

gas

Worden, Olders, and Rando.)

but if they persist or normal part of the grieving process, Any of these symptoms can be a physician and tell make an appointment with your become very uncomfortable, please from your a recent major loss. If you are on medication her/him that you have experienced

Getting Started

The Bereavement Ministry Program

This must-have, comprehensive bereavement resource provides everything needed to begin and nurture a bereavement ministry in your parish. With a new user-friendly format and updated content, this program provides extensive practical advice, schedule outlines, and adaptable letters and handouts that are the trademark of this resource.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-192-3, 320 pages, 3-ring binder plus CD-ROM, $49.95

May You Find Comfort A Blessing for Times of Grieving Joyce Rupp

This booklet is a caring way to express consolation and faith to someone in grief and costs no more than a sympathy card. May You Find Comfort can be bulk-purchased as a way to be prepared when the occasion arises.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-244-9, 32 pages, $4.50

ABCs of Healthy Grieving A Companion for Everyday Coping Harold Ivan Smith

In ABCs of Healthy Grieving, nationally recognized grief educator Harold Ivan Smith combines over twenty-five years of professional experience into seventy-two brief suggestions that treat particular aspects of living with grief day to day.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-127-5, 176 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

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B e r e ave m e n t & Pa s to r a l C a r e REVISED!

The Funeral Mass and Rite of Committal

Now with the approved texts from the Roman Missal, Third Edition, this easy-touse set brings together all of the prayers, scripture readings, and blessings a priest needs for celebrating the funeral Mass.

Over 100 cards will be updated as a result of the new missal.

Features include:

Each card boldly marked with the corresponding identification system to Through Death to Life

9 sample sets of General Intercessions as in Through Death to Life Special text in the case of cremation All texts for the Rite of Committal 3-ring ceremonial pocketed binder; padded, gold-embossed cover with ribbons

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FUNERAL MASS AND RITE OF COMMITTAL COMPLETE SET ISBN: 978-1-59471-000-7 169 cards and binder, $79.95 RITUAL CARDS Item: 195, 169 cards, $63.95 CEREMONIAL BINDER Item: 196, three-ring binder, $16.00

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REPLACEMENT PACKS are available for customers who would like to replace their existing cards with the new, revised cards.

Item: 195-R, over 100 cards, $10.00 (no discount)

Praying Our Goodbyes

A Spiritual Companion Through Life’s Losses and Sorrows Joyce Rupp Praying Our Goodbyes, Rupp says, is about the spirituality of change. It is designed to help readers reflect, ritualize, and re-orient themselves—to help heal the hurts caused by goodbyes and the anxieties encountered when one season of life ends and another begins.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-205-0, 192 pages, $15.95

Finding Your Way after Your Parent Dies Hope for Grieving Adults Richard Gilbert

ISBN: 978-0-87793-694-7, 128 pages, $13.95

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HOLY C ROS S “

I am pleased that Ave Maria Press is making THIS IMPORTANT BOOK AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. I hope that they, along with our Holy Cross religious, will discover prayers that may assist them in the development of their own spiritual lives.

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Richard V. Warner, C.S.C. Superior General Congregation of Holy Cross

Directory of Devotional Prayer Congregation of Holy Cross

For the first time in over sixty years, the Congregation of Holy Cross has produced a new prayer book designed to serve the spiritual needs of both the priests and brothers of the Congregation and the thouIDEAL USES: sands of Catholics who are the recipients • Campus ministry of the education and ministry of Holy Cross • Bulk purchase for parishes and schools. The Directory is a handparishes and schools somely produced pocket-size treasury of ev• Baptismal gift eryday prayers, popular devotions, and reflections. Printed in two colors and durably bound, this elegantly designed prayer book showcases the spiritual heritage of Holy Cross.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-300-2, 256 pages, $14.95

The Cross, Our Only Hope

Daily Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition Edited by Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C., and Kevin Grove, C.S.C. Foreword by Hugh Cleary, C.S.C. Members of the Congregation of Holy Cross—including pastors, teachers, and current and past presidents of the University of Notre Dame—offer an introduction to the rich, vibrant spirituality of the Congregation in this daily meditation book.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-162-6, 512 pages, $17.95

Also available as an eBook.

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LENT

The Gift of the Cross

Lenten Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition Edited by Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C Following on the success of The Cross, Our Only Hope, this Lenten meditation book features daily reflections by priests, brothers and sisters of the Holy Cross community.

This affordable book is perfectly suited for use during the Lenten season through wide distribution in parishes, schools, universities, and many other settings.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-202-9, 96 pages, $3.50

ADVENT

The Gift of Hope

Advent and Christmas Reflections in the Holy Cross Tradition Edited by Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C. This accessible Advent resource offers a scripture verse and reflection for each day of Advent and the Christmas season, and makes an affordable introduction to the themes of the Holy Cross spiritual tradition.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-221-0, 96 pages, $3.50

You Have Redeemed the World Praying the Stations in the Holy Cross Tradition Andrew Gawrych, C.S.C., and Kevin Grove, C.S.C.

Voices from around the world invite us to travel the Way of the Cross in every time and place. Steeped in the spirituality and mission of the religious communities of Holy Cross, these Stations help us contemplate the saving power of Christ’s death and resurrection in unexpected places.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-262-3, 32 pages, $2.50

Also available in Spanish

Has Redimido al Mundo

Rezando el Vía Crucis con la Congregación de Santa Cruz

ISBN: 978-1-59471-268-5, 32 pages, $2.50

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Spiritual Practices NEW!

Eucharistic Adoration

Holy Hour Meditations on the Seven Last Words of Christ Charles M. Murphy Foreword by Cardinal William Levada This creative prayer compendium invites readers to spend an hour in eucharistic adoration while meditating on the seven last words of Jesus. Charles Murphy also profiles seven contemporary Catholics—like Edith Stein and John Paul II—who are inspiring models of eucharistic devotion.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-308-8, 128 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

A Heart on Fire

Rediscovering Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus James Kubicki, S.J. Kubicki, national director of the Apostleship of Prayer, offers here a lively introduction to one of the greatest Catholic devotions—the Sacred Heart of Jesus—showing how the Heart of Christ can be a source of joyful transformation for contemporary Catholics.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-287-6, 192 pages with 4-page color insert, $13.95

Also available as an eBook.

Living the Rosary

Finding Your Life in the Mysteries John Phalen, C.S.C. Holy Cross Family Ministries Phalen, invites readers to experience God’s presence in their daily lives through Rosary devotion. Living the Rosary employs scripture, the lives of the saints, and Phalen’s pastoral experiences to lead readers into a deep appreciation of the personal import of the mysteries of the Rosary.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-264-7, 128 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

The Spirituality of Fasting Rediscovering a Christian Practice Charles M. Murphy

This treasury of spiritual wisdom draws on sources ancient and current—from Augustine to Michael Pollan—to consider anew how fasting informs the relationships between creator/ creature, body/soul, and rich/poor.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-243-2, 128 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

Spiritualit y

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NEW!

ANOTHER EXCELLENT TOOL in Mother Church’s hand!

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Cravings

Rev. Leo Patalinghug

Author of Grace before Meals

A Catholic Wrestles with Food, Self-Image, and God Mary DeTurris Poust Poust helps readers spot ways they use food to avoid or ignore their real desires—for acceptance, understanding, friendship, love, and, indeed, for God. Poust draws from scripture and the great Catholic prayer forms and devotions to assist readers in making intentional changes in their use of food. She also offers reflections on fasting, eating in solidarity with the poor, vegetarianism, and the local food movement.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-305-7, 160 pages, $13.95

Also available as an eBook.

NEW!

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DONNA-MARIE COOPER O’BOYLE has the great ability to speak to and spiritually connect with the hearts of her readers.

Rooted in Love

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Doug Keck

Host of EWTN Bookmark

Our Calling as Catholic Women Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle Cooper O’Boyle, EWTN television and radio personality, reflects on the presence of Christ in every aspect of a Catholic woman’s life—as the source of her dignity, her strength, and her joy. She highlights how the sacraments, the virtues, prayer, Mary and the saints, the works of mercy, and various devotions and practices all offer women grace and guidance for their lives. Original prayers and discussion points for groups offer added value to this versatile resource.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-306-4, 224 pages, $14.95

Also available as an eBook.

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I can’t help but think THE HOLY SPIRIT WANTS THIS MESSAGE OUT!

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Elizabeth Scalia

Author of Strange Gods: Unmasking the Idols in Everyday Life

Blessed, Beautiful, and Bodacious Celebrating the Gift of Catholic Womanhood Pat Gohn

Pat Gohn draws upon decades of women’s ministry experience, her popular Catholic women’s podcast Among Women, and her own story as a wife and mother, proclaiming the Church’s compelling vision of every woman: you have dignity, you are gifted, and you have a mission. Perfect for parish women’s groups and retreats.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-370-5, 192 pages, $14.95

Also available as an eBook.

Available April 2013

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Real Men Pray the Rosary

NEW!

A Practical Guide to a Powerful Prayer David N. Calvillo

Perfect for parish men’s retreats and prayer groups, this powerful story reveals a vital prayer movement that is igniting men’s hearts. Calvillo narrates his own lifechanging experience of the Rosary, presents a comprehensive guide to Ideal for parish the Rosary, and offers a and diocesan 33-day Rosary challenge, creating an ideal resource men’s groups. for individual or group study. A new centerpiece of Catholic men’s spirituality, this dynamic book and movement brings men together, deepening their devotion to Christ through Mary.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-376-7, 160 pages, $12.95

Also available as an eBook.

Available May 2013

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THE ROSARY, I HAVE COME TO LEARN, IS A VITAL, POWERFUL, ATTRACTIVE, EFFECTIVE MEANS OF PRAYER—indeed, the perfect prayer, as you are bound to discover in the journey you are about to take with this book.

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From the Foreword by Greg Tobin Author of The Good Pope

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Read it, and YOU WILL DISCOVER A TREASURE!

Rev. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R. Author of Fatima for Today: The Urgent Marian Message of Hope

NEW!

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Leads the reader to CONFRONT SOME OF THE GREAT MYSTERIES OF OUR EXISTENCE.

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Most Rev. John J. Myers Archbishop of Neward

Still Point

Loss, Longing, and Our Search for God Regis Martin Franciscan University professor, popular speaker, and prolific author Martin tells how the deaths of his mother and brother pushed him to revisit all he knew and felt about God and his own deepest desires—and how he came to reconcile the theology he teaches with the lived experience of faith.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-341-5, 128 pages, $11.95

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My Soul Feels Lean

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Poems of Loss and Restoration

Long beloved for her artful prayers, bestselling author Joyce Rupp presents an entirely new collection of 106 meditative poems on a theme she’s woven masterfully through all her writing—the pain of loss and the hope of restoration. Returning to an undercurrent in all her work since the publication of Praying Our Goodbyes, Rupp offers here sensitive insights on the pain of loss and the hope she finds when she is willing to let go and trust. The meditative character of these poems make them perfect for use in personal and communal prayer.

ISBN: 978-1-93349-556-9, 192 pages, $14.95

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The Cup of Our Life

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A Guide to Spiritual Growth

Rupp illustrates how the ordinary cups used each day can become sacred vessels that connect readers with life and bring them into closer union with the Divine. She explores how the cup is a rich symbol of life, with its emptiness and fullness, its brokenness and flaws, and its many blessings.

ISBN: 978-1-93349-531-6, 192 pages, $16.95

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Fragments of Your Ancient Name 365 Glimpses of the Divine for Daily Meditation

Drawing forth 365 names of God from the world’s spiritual treasury, Rupp assembles a remarkable collection of reflections for each day of the year.

ISBN: 978-1-933495-28-6, 384 pages, hardcover, $22.95

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Out of the Ordinary

Prayers, Poems, and Reflections for Every Season This collection of prayers enables readers to enter more deeply and reflectively into the liturgical and seasonal celebrations of their lives.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-220-3, 256 pages, $16.95

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Spiritualit y Riding the Dragon

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10 Lessons for Inner Strength in Challenging Times Robert J. Wicks With over 50,000 copies sold, Riding the Dragon has for a decade made itself an indispensable spiritual and psychological guide to readers experiencing seasons of adversity. This anniversary edition includes a new introduction from the author with personal reflections and fresh perspective on today’s challenges.

ISBN: 978-1-89373-294-0, 160 pages, $14.95

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Walking the Disciples’ Path

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Eight Steps That Will Change Your Life and the World Linda Perrone Rooney Experienced pastoral leader Rooney eloquently describes eight scripturally based steps that lead readers to a change of heart: surrender oneself daily, live as a blessing, overcome violence, give for the right reasons, pray like Jesus, see the good in others, offer compassion and healing, and live without fear.

A lively mix of meditative and practical explorations, the text includes chapter questions, journaling, prayers, and guides for action. Ideal for parish retreats and faith-sharing groups, with a free group guide available at avemariapress.com.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-368-2, 160 pages, $13.95

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Can You Drink the Cup? Henri J.M. Nouwen Foreword by Ron Hansen BESTSELLER!

Nouwen reflects upon the metaphor of the cup, using the images of holding, lifting, and drinking to articulate the basics of spiritual life.

ISBN: 978-1-59471-099-5, 128 pages, $12.95

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Moment by Moment A Retreat in Everyday Life Carol Ann Smith, S.H.C.J., and Eugene Merz, S.J.

Drawing on the classic retreat model, The Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius, Moment by Moment offers a new and inviting way to find God in our often busy and complex lives.

ISBN: 978-0-87793-945-0, 96 pages, $14.95

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A GIFTED STORYTELLER, Father R. Scott Hurd draws from the rich tradition of practical wisdom to assist readers in developing A HABIT FOR PRAYING, LISTENING, AND ACTING in Daily Devotions for Lent 2013.

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