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The 100-Day Devotional for Guys offers relatable, real-life wisdom and inspiration for everyday living

Author: Holtz, Lou. Lou Holtz, Notre Dame's former acclaimed football coach and mentor urges teens to reach their full potential by following his "game plan". Inspirational and motivational.

With more than 45,000 copies in print, this attractive new edition revives the motivational message of ESPN sports analyst and former head football coach of Notre Dame Lou Holtz. With over forty years of experience helping to mold teenagers into adults, Holtz shares his common-sense message with teens a game plan for life. His message is the blueprint, not only for teens striving for athletic success, but also for all teens who want to name their goals for life, and then go about reaching them.

Paperback 128 pages

5.x 8.inches

September 30, 2007

What are we doing when we confirm teenagers? Why is the religious education of teenagers so perplexing? Why is confirmation often a moment of "graduation" out of parish life?

Confirmation: How a Sacrament of God's Grace Became All about Us tells the story of how confirmation, more than any other sacrament, has interacted with secular culture to give rise to these kinds of pastoral challenges. At the same time, confirmation has, over the course of the twentieth century, become a sacramental stamp of approval for various Catholic renewal movements.

The cultural shifts of the last century have led to various theological themes for confirmation, creating a crisis of meaning today. Is confirmation a personal choice for faith, or is it the deepening of an ongoing relationship with the Divine? Timothy Gabrielli gives us a fresh approach for addressing these pressing questions.

Author: Timothy Gabrielli

Details:132 pgs, 6 x 9 

Publication Date: 09/24/2013

Day by Day: The Notre Dame Prayer book for Students

With half a million copies sold since its inception, Day by Day is the beloved prayer-book that Notre Dame students, alumni, and friends trust to deepen their prayer lives and expand their understanding of God. Included are prayers such as Runner's Prayer and St. Thomas Aquinas"s Before Study Prayer, plus many selections from a rich Christian tradition including The Road Ahead.This collection of prayers is the perfect gift for college students, high school graduates, and Confirmation Candidates.

Edited by: Thomas McNally, C.S.C. William Storey

224 pages

5" x 7" Paperback

April 1, 2009

Did Jesus Have a Last Name? offers clear and concise answers to some of the most burning questions about the Catholic Faith.

Teens will learn the answers to questions such as:

• How can we believe in a God we can't see?
• Is the Catholic Faith the only true religion?
• Did the miracles in the Bible really happen?

Though written for teens, this book is perfect for people of all ages who want to learn more about the Catholic Faith. Matthew Pinto and Jason Evert have a gift for providing clear, theologically-precise explanations without losing the masterful charm of contemporary language.

Author: Matthew Pinto and Jason Evert

ISBN: 9781932645415

Finding God in Prayer: A Backpack Journal for Teens What is small enough for a backpack, powerful enough to change a life, and appealing enough to hold teens' attention? This compelling new book guides high school teens on a spiritual quest that could change the way they relate to God for the rest of their lives. Explore prayer forms including Scripture, meditation, the Lord's Prayer, the labyrinth, the Jesus prayer, the Kyrie Eleison, Lectio Divina, and prayers of sorrow, praise and thanksgiving. Apply practical suggestions for living out the Beatitudes, practicing the spiritual and corporal works of mercy, avoiding the seven capital sins. Finding God in Prayer is the perfect companion for Confirmation preparation programs, mission or service experiences, retreats, groups or personal use.

From Mass to Mission: Understanding the Mass and Its Significance for Our Christian Life for Teens by Trish Sullivan Vanni

Every Sunday, Catholics gather together to attend Mass in memory of Jesus Christ. At Mass we give God our thanksgiving, praise, and worship. We hear his Word, receive the Body and Blood of Christ, and are charged with an important mission to be like Christ in the world.

This resource is an insightful exploration of the Mass and its importance in our life of faith. Filled with illustrations, photos, activities, and questions for reflection, this resource explores the parts of the Mass to help teens understand the meaning of the prayers, responses, acclamations, gestures, signs, and symbols. Additionally, From Mass to Mission will inspire teens to more actively participate in the Mass and carry out our mission as Christ's disciples in the world.

978-1-61671-296-9 | Saddlestitched | 5 3/8 x 8 3/8 | 48 pages

God has a purpose for you. But maybe what you're meant to be is still a mystery. So where do you start? Jess Connolly will help you get answers to this question and more, no matter where you are in your journey.

Glory Girl  will jumpstart your search for purpose. In each meaningful chapter (plus room for reflective journaling), Jess's wise words will help you: discover the things you are really passionate about, understand your strengths and weaknesses, face your fears, catch the vision, make a plan, and find the confidence you need to make your move--all in the bold belief that God has called you to every step of the journey.

Glory Girl  helps girls ages 8-12:

• Recognize their unique, God-given gifts.
• Fight their fears with faith and truth.
• Deal with distractions that throw them off course from God's plan for them.
• Stop trying to be "the best" at everything and trust that God has a plan for them.
• Stop comparing themselves to others.

This clear and succinct book invites teens to consider the many ways we grow spiritually: through the sacraments, prayer, and attentiveness to Gods presence in everyday occurrences. As teens explore these Catholic spiritual practices and approaches to living, theyll discover new ways to grow in faith and how they can stay open to their need for God throughout their lives.

Author:  Felice, Margaret

Do you struggle to know when or if it"s appropriate to step in to help a teen who seems stressed, anxious, or depressed? Do you know the signs to look for to determine whether a teen is in distress?

In Helping Teens with Stress, Anxiety, and Depression, Roy Petitfils a Catholic author, speaker, and psychotherapist offers his personal experience, advice, and faith to give parents, pastors, and youth leaders the knowledge, courage, and tools they need to step in, make a difference, and be the presence of Christ for teens in crisis.

Roy Petitfils knows what it"s like to be an addicted, depressed teenager, filled with self-loathing and desperate for help. He describes himself at high school graduation as by far the largest person in his hometown and yet feeling as though he were stuck in Harry Potter"s invisibility cloak.Weighing more than 500 pounds, he was addicted to food and hated himself.

Now a leading Catholic voice in youth advocacy and creator of the popular podcast Today"s Teenager, Petitfils entered adulthood a very different person than he is today. His life was radically changed by a handful of people in college who reached out in friendship and helped him set a new course.

Using personal life lessons and expertise gleaned from more than twenty-five years in youth ministry and private practice as a licensed counselor, Petitfils teaches parents, pastors, and youth leaders what they need to know about mental health issues among America"s youth. Whether teens need help coping with healthy levels of stress or face persistent, more serious problems with anxiety and depression, Petitfils will help the adults in their lives get comfortable with stepping in.

Petitfils offers information and advice on:

• the major causes of stress and anxiety in teens today
• differentiating healthy stress from toxic stress
• simple steps to take after identifying a hurting kid, beginning with how to assess whether and how to step in
• the art of listening

He explores the support and comfort available through the sacraments, Catholic devotions, different forms of prayer, and reading the Bible. Ultimately, Petitfils identifies how to gently, yet persuasively guide hurting young people to deeper trust in the tender mercies of God.

Author: Roy Petitfils

Format: Paperback

Pages: 160

Trim size: 5.x 8.inches

ISBN: 978-1-59471-889-2

On-sale date: March 8, 2019

Help teens prepare to encounter the love and mercy of God through the sacrament of reconciliation with LTP's Preparing for Confession for Teens! Written specifically for middle- and high-school aged youth, this guide focuses on God's desire to bring healing, hope, and freedom through this beautiful sacrament. It includes:

• Short scriptural reflections inviting teens to look back on their lives in the light of God's abundant mercy;
• An age-appropriate examination of conscience asking teens to consider their relationship with God, with others, and with self;
• Step-by-step instructions for celebrating the sacrament individually or as a part of a communal reconciliation service;
• An invitation for teens to give thanks for the gift of God's mercy and how they can continue to live in the freedom God has given them in the sacrament.

Preparing for Confession for Teens is an excellent resource for youth ministers, directors of religious education, campus ministers, and pastors to have available whenever teens will be invited to celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation.

9781616717759 | Saddlestitched | 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 | 32 pages

Sometimes the answers aren't enough. Sometimes you want to know why they're the answers.

Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers are the answers.

In twenty-five very compelling tabs spread throughout the Bible text, Prove It! The Catholic Teen Bible gives the why to the biggest questions of all. To the questions you've been asking your parents, your teachers, your friends ... yourself:

• What's life all about and where do I fit in?
• What's my life all about, and where do God, family, friends, and all the rest fit in?
• How do I know God even exists, and what do the life and death of Jesus have to do with me right here, right now?
• If God loves us all, why should I bother taking my Catholicism seriously?
• If all religions are pretty much the same, why be a Catholic at all?

Here is the inspired Word of God. Here is how to read the Bible -- how to understand, to "de-code," what its authors were saying to their particular audiences thousands of years ago. And how to truly hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you today about God, Jesus, Church, prayer, and ... you.

Ready for College: Everything You Need to Know

In high school you live with your parents. In college you live with your friends. In high school a ten-page paper was a bear. In college it's a gift. The people you thought were nerds in high school are okay in college. With everything from how to say good-bye to mom and dad, to tips for getting along with a difficult roommate, Ready for College gives first-time college students what they need to succeed. Michael Pennock offers some wise warnings and advice to help students make an easy transition from high school to college. More than just the nuts and bolts, Ready for College shows adolescents that college is a time to develop a sense of self, not bound by previous ties, yet intimately connected with the love and lessons of family life.Ready for College provides a spiritual dimension, encouraging college students to develop an ongoing relationship with God through the practice of their faith. This book is a must read before first-time students move to college and register for the first semester of classes.

Author: Michael Pennock

ISBN: 9781893732926

6" x 9" Paperback

160 pages

What if you could improve your physical health while deepening your spiritual life? In Running for a Higher Purpose, Most Rev. Thomas John Paprocki, Catholic bishop of Springfield a marathon runner and hockey player shares how the simple discipline of running can help you unlock profound spiritual benefits.

Paprocki took up running as a teenager for his health; he ran his first marathon in his forties. Along the way he discovered that improving your physical health through running is a way to honor God and grow deeper in your spiritual life.

Perfect for those who want to try running for the first time as well as for more experienced runners who want to set goals for a new challenge, Running for a Higher Purpose offers eight steps to reach spiritual and physical fitness.

1. Review : Review where you are.
2. Reform : Identify how to improve.
3. Resolve : Resolve to put change into effect.
4. Repeat : Don"t quit.
5. Renew : Renew your physical and spiritual wellness.
6. Relax : Balance physical and spiritual exercise with the need to rest.
7. Reward : Feel personal satisfaction and reward by achieving your goals.
8. Rejoice : Integrating a sound mind in a sound body leads to eternal happiness.

Each chapter includes an inspirational quotation, a personal promise statement, and a prayer.

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 fourth volume was developed for those in High School, with a focus on teaching teens an understanding of the fundamental beliefs, practices, and prayers of the Faith as elucidated in the Bible and the documents of Vatican II.

• Uses an effective Question-and-Answer format to convey the essential elements of Catholic doctrine
• Presents God; Jesus Christ; the Sacraments; Freedom; Sin; Moral Life; the Church; and Final Reunion with God in a straightforward manner so that teens can easily retain information with greater understanding
• Provides more in-depth and nuanced explanations of the questions included
• Sections marked The Bible, Vatican Council II, and Explanation clearly delineate text sources
• Provides discussion questions to help teens think more deeply about the information they have read, to listen to how others understood the texts, and to talk about topics
• Includes three Appendices: the Ten Commandments and the Beatitudes, Duties of Catholics, and Essential Prayers
• Concludes with a Topical Index to allow for easy reference of topics of interest
• Illustrated throughout
• Provides parents with the opportunity to share God s truths within the closeness, caring, and love of family

• Product Code:233/05
• ISBN:9781953152954
• Pages:240
• Author:CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING CORP.
• Size:5-1/2 X 8-1/4
• Color:ILLUSTRATED
• Binding:PAPERBACK

Take Ten: Daily Bible Reflections for Teens

Even if you already love  The Catholic Youth Bible ®,  this daily reflection book gives you another 365 reasons to love it!

Take Ten  includes a lectionary-based reading for each day of the year. Readings are chosen from cycle A, B, or C, or are the exact reading for feast days or solemnities. Each day has a Scripture citation, a reflection, a short prayer, and a connection to an article in  The Catholic Youth Bible ®.

Take Ten  helps young people apply biblical wisdom to their everyday lives, and its smaller format makes it easy to carry. Its 365 connections offer young people one more way to pray, study, and live  The Catholic Youth Bible ® more deeply every day.

Publisher: Saint Mary's Press

Copyright: Oct. 20, 2004

Format: Paperback

Size: 4 x 6

Length: 384 pages

ISBN: 978-0-88489-821-4

978-1-61671-762-9 | Paperback | 8 1/2 x 11 | 256 pages | Language: English

The Living Word helps youth ministers, parish catechists, and high school religion teachers to meet teens where they are and guide them to a deeper understanding of the Gospel's role in their lives. This model of liturgical catechesis through lectionary readings enhances the liturgical preparation, liturgical participation, and liturgical living of teens. Each session can be easily incorporated into lessons or group activities that have already been planned. This resource includes materials for each Sunday and holyday of obligation from the first Sunday of August through the last Sunday in July.

Additionally, The Living Word includes digital resources to help the teens reflect and act on the Sunday Gospel throughout the week.

The Living Word includes the following:

• Complete but flexible 30-minute sessions to complement your current teen programs
• Connections to the liturgical calendar and to Catholic teachings
• Ritual with the proclamation of the Gospel
• Reflections to help teens understand the Gospel in the context of their own experiences and concerns
• Useful tools for integrating the New Evangelization in your teen ministry
• Digital reproducibles (in PDF or JPG format) for teens that can be printed, emailed, or shared via social media

The Money Challenge for Teens:   Prepare for College, Run from Debt, and Live Generously by Author: Art Rainer

In a world full of financial pitfalls, this accessible guide challenges teens to start their journey to a healthy and godly financial future instead.

The Sacrament of Penance for Teens: A Time for Healing This up-to-date review of the sacrament of Reconciliation refreshes its meaning and importance for teens and helps them use the sacrament as an opportunity for guidance, as well as receiving God's grace. Great for teens' personal use, or at retreats, for Confirmation, in RCIA preparation, and more!

Designed especially for 13-18-year-old girls, here is the complete Bible in the easy-to-understand New Life(TM) Version, plus more than 100 pages for creative journaling and artwork.

Ups & Downs: Prayers By & 4 Teens. Written by and for teens, this compact book of prayers speaks from the mouthsand computer keyboardsof teens who feel the pain of breakup, the exhilaration of a driver license, and the stress of exams. Ups & Downs: Prayers By & 4 Teens reminds teens they are not alone in their faith struggles, their school triumphs, and their family concernsthey have a God who cares and peers who pray. Paperback.