Parish Resources

Includes the 2018 revision of no. 2267 promulgated by Pope Francis!

Complete exposition of Catholic Doctrine, the second edition has been expanded, enhancing its content and usability.   The essential elements of faith are presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to know what the Church professes.

Here are the essential elements of our faith presented in the most understandable manner, enabling everyone to read and know what the Church professes, celebrates, lives, and prays.

This second edition of the  Catechism of the Catholic Church  has been revised in accordance with the official Latin text promulgated by Pope John Paul II in 1997. It also has been enhanced by the addition of more than 100 pages that feature the following:

• An analytical index translated from the Latin text
• A glossary of terms
• Pages:  924
  Height:  9"
  Width:  6"
• ISBN    978-1-63966-132-9

Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church

This full-sized English edition of The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults includes an updated translation, new instruction examples for the celebrant's use, and revisions to the National Statutes for the Christian Initiation of Adults.

The English Edition includes an updated translation, modifications to the rubrics, and important revisions to the National Statues for the Christian Initiation of Adults. Features include easy-to-read type for text and music, a sturdy cover, and high-quality acid-neutral cream paper with the highest opacity. 416 pages. Size 7 1/4 x 10 1/4.

Una Introduccion al RICA: La vision de la iniciacion cristiana by Ronald J. Lewinski

Una introduccion al RICA: La vision de la iniciacion cristiana serves as a basic primer for those involved with Christian Initiation ministry. Written by Fr. Ron Lewinski, this resource provides an overview of the four stages of initiation and their accompanying rituals as well as questions for discussion and reflection.

978-1-61671-445-1 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 112 pages | Language: Spanish

The  United States Catholic Catechism for Adults  is an adaptation of the  Catechism of the Catholic Church, and it is presented to Catholics of the United States . . .

It is our hope that this  United States Catholic Catechism for Adults  will be an aid and a guide for deepening faith. It may serve as a resource for the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults and for the ongoing catechesis of adults. It will also be of interest for those who wish to become acquainted with Catholicism. Finally, it can serve as an invitation for all the faithful to continue growing in the understanding of Jesus Christ and his saving love for all people.

Includes the 2018 revision of no. 2267 promulgated by Pope Francis.

Pages:  637
Height:  9"
Width:  6"

ISBN:  978-1-60137-650-3

Daily Bread of the Word: Reflections on the Weekday Lectionary Readings is an English translation of Cardinal Albert Vanhoye's reflections on the daily readings of lectionary, Il Pane Quotidiano della Parola: Commento alle letture feriali della Mess ciclo I e II (Daily Bread of the Word: A Commentary on the Daily Readings of the Mass, Year I and Year II). World-famous scripture scholar Cardinal Albert Vanhoye, sjprovides insightful and well-grounded exegesis of selected daily Mass readings in a prayerful reflective spirit. It is an excellent prayer resource for priests and deacons and religious. It is also an excellent resource for those called to preach during the week, as well as lay people interested in delving deeper into the exegesis of the daily on the Mass readings.

978-1-61671-377-5 | Hardcover | 6 x 9 | 768 pages | Language: English

n this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, two well-respected New Testament scholars interpret the Gospel of John in its historical and literary setting as well as in light of the Church's doctrinal, liturgical, and spiritual tradition. They unpack the wisdom of the Fourth Gospel for the intellectual and spiritual transformation of its readers and connect the Gospel with a range of witnesses throughout the whole history of Catholicism. This volume, like each in the series, is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply.

Authors: Francis Martin & William Wright IV

Publication date: May 5, 2015

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 368

The Gospel of Mark is the first volume of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, a new series that combines outstanding biblical scholarship with lively faith to help Catholics interpret Scripture and apply it to Christian life today.

Author: Mary Healy

Size: 0.9" H x 9.04" L x 6.12" W

Pages: 348

Publication Date: November 1, 2008

This engaging commentary on the Gospel of Matthew is the fifth of seventeen volumes in the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), which will cover the entire New Testament. This volume, like each in the series, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry.

Authors: Curtis Mitch and Edward Sri

Publication date: December 1, 2010

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 383

A pastoral and theological approach by Paul F. Covino

When deacons reflect on their baptismal call, it opens a conversation about their vocation to the diaconate and helps them break open the meaning of the rite and each of its symbols. As an ordinary minister of the sacrament of baptism and in many cases, performing most baptisms in a parish the deacon is central to welcoming a new family and child to into their parish community.

A Deacon's Guide to Baptizing Children: A Pastoral and Theological Approach provides deacons with a greater understanding on how their own baptism calls them to ministry, along with ways to nurture faith among families who bring their children to be baptized.

It also addresses practical issues, such as when a deacon may baptize, preparation for celebrating the rite, homily preparation, and how to navigate through the ritual with intentionality when many children are being baptized at the same time.

978-1-61671-600-4 | Paperback | 6 x 9 | 96 pages | Language: English | Copyright Year: 2022

This second edition of The Deacon at Mass situates the role of the Deacon at Liturgy based on the new General Instruction on the Roman Missal (GIRM). A step-by-step handbook for deacons through the eucharistic celebration, this text looks at everything a deacon must do (read the gospel), may do (preach a homily), and may never do (sing the concluding doxology). Study questions follow each chapter. Noteworthy in the second edition:*The original edition had the benefit of drawing on the new GIRM, and while nothing in the GIRM has changed, we have the added benefit of the final English translations.*Questions raised by readers and reviewers of the original edition are answered.*An expanded introduction addresses specific issues related to the preparation and translation of liturgical books in general, and each subsequent chapter now includes references and guidance related to the approved English translation.

ISBN: 978-08091-4852-3

In this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS), Daniel Keating interprets First and Second Peter and Jude for pastoral ministers and lay readers alike. The seventeen-volume CCSS series, which will cover the entire New Testament, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively.

Authors: Daniel Keating

Publication Date: November 2011

Size: 6" x 9"

Pages: 234

In this addition to the successful Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture (CCSS) series, Fr. Pablo Gadenz examines the Gospel of Luke from within the living tradition of the Church for pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students alike. Gadenz explains the biblical text clearly and concisely in light of recent scholarship and pays particular attention to the themes, theology, and Old Testament background of Luke's Gospel. Sidebars explain the biblical background and offer theological insights from Church Fathers, saints, and popes, and reflection and application sections offer suggestions for daily Christian living.

Authors: Pablo Gadenz

Publication date: September 18, 2018

Size: 1.0" H x 8.9" L x 6.0" W

Pages: 416

El matrimonio en el Senor
Un recurso de formacion catolica

Leisa Anslinger, Laura Boyce-Steinhauser

As couples prepare to be married in the Catholic Church, it is important for them to take time to share their faith and gain insights into each other's family history and personal expectations for a sacramental Marriage. This resource is designed to help couples put Christ at the center of their marriage. It will engage them in conversation about Catholic teachings, handling conflict, developing strong communication skills, maintaining financial security, starting a family, and fostering a prayer life. They will learn more about their future partner and develop a strong foundation for marriage while deepening their relationship with God and giving witness to his love in the world.

This resource can be used during day-long Marriage preparation formation sessions, weekend retreats, and with sponsor couples.

978-1-61671-585-4 | Saddlestitched | 8 1/2 x 11 | 80 pages | Language: Spanish

978-0-93046-794-4 | Paperback | 7 x 10 | 400 pages | Language: English

This study edition of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults includes the complete text of the rite, along with additional rites for approved US dioceses; acclamations, hymns, and songs; and the National Statutes for the Catechumenate. Printed in the same size, with identical pagination to LTP's Ritual Edition, this book is designed for priests, deacons, seminarians, theology students, and all those involved in the RCIA. A comprehensive introduction to the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults provides readers with foundational knowledge of the parish catechumenate. With ample margins for notes, sturdy but flexible binding, and clearly numbered paragraphs in the introductions and text, this edition is ideal for study, reflection, and preparation of liturgy.

In Christ in the Gospels of the Ordinary Sundays, Father Brown discusses the Gospels as they are used in "the Ordinary Time." It is the time the Church treats the Gospels consecutively and in detail, with Year A of the three-year cycle taking its readings from Matthew; Year B from Mark; and Year C from Luke.

Father Brown discusses how a Gospel was formed and explains what is distinctive about each of the four Gospels. Then he fits the Sunday readings, one by one, into an overall picture of each Gospel, showing how the Gospel shapes the narrative, its theological emphases, and what it says to readers. With such an overview, the Sunday selections may be read in context and interpreted in their original sequence.

During Ordinary time people turn from reflecting on the mystery of Christ to considering how that mystery affects their lives. In Christ in the Gospels of the Ordinary Sundays, Father Brown provides an overview of the meaning of the Gospels during the many weeks of Ordinary Time.

Chapters are "Understanding How Gospels Were Written and Their Use in the Sunday Liturgy," "The Gospel According to Matthew," "The Gospel According to Mark," "The Gospel According to Luke," and "The Gospel According to John."

Subtitle: Essays on the Gospel Readings of the Ordinary Sundays in the Three-Year Liturgical Cycle
Author: Raymond E. Brown, SS

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ISBN: 9780814625422
Details: 120 pgs , 5 1/2 x 8 1/2 
Publication Date: 09/01/1998

A Concise Guide to Canon Law: A Practical Handbook for Pastoral Ministers

Pastoral ministers are faced with new questions and challenges every day, and answers aren't always easy to find. Canon law can provide the answers to some of the most complicated questions, but busy pastoral ministers don't always know where or how to find those answers. What's needed is a clear, concise, easy-to-use reference guide to church law, one that puts the answers right at your fingertips.A Concise Guide to Canon Law will do just that. This handy reference provides a compact overview of the most important canonical issues facing pastoral ministers today. Arranged by topic, it offers a thorough summary of church law including such topics as the sacraments and church organization and is complete with reference numbers to relevant canons in the Code of Canon Law. Helpful sections of "frequently asked questions and answers" at the end of the chapters make finding answers to the most often-asked questions even easier. With more and more lay people becoming involved with church administration, and with members of parishes and faith communities raising more complex and complicated questions, Understanding church law is vital and A Concise Guide to Canon Law makes it easy.

Author: Kevin E. McKenna

ISBN: 9780877939344

6" x 9" Paperback

128 pages

The fifty-six essays in this book present cultural reflections on the gospel reading assigned for each Sunday in Cycle C of the Roman Lectionary. Each essay highlights aspects of the first-century, Eastern Mediterranean cultural world in which Jesus lived and suggests a cross-cultural comparison with contemporary Western culture. With this background information, readers can make more fitting applications of the Scripture to modern life situations.

By John J Pilch

5-3/8 x 8-1/4 paperback 184 pages

From the publisher of the popularGreat Adventure Catholic Bible  comes the first-ever edition of the  Catechism of the Catholic Churchwith the brand-new, specially designedFoundations of Faith  approach!

This version of the  Catechism  contains:

• Carefully designed pages to make the  majestic truth and beauty of the Catholic Faith readable, organized, and inviting

• An original and specially designed color-coded approach that helps readers  understand how everything in the  Catechism  is connected together

• TheCatechism at a Glance Chartwoven within the text to showhow the  Catechism  is structured  and where to find key teachings of the Catholic Faith

• Highlighted keywords and visual references that help Catholics  quickly identify major truths and easily find their placewithin the big picture of theCatechism

• Dozens of callout boxes to  highlight the books of Sacred Scripture and the writings of the Church that are the basis for the  Catechisms teachings

• An exclusive, never-before-seen appendix, Sources from Scripture and the Church with aclear introduction to hundreds of sources  in th  Catechism

With  a beautiful design to reflect the profound beauty of the Faith, this edition of the  Catechism  adorns the treasures of the Churchs wisdomwith:

• A smooth, white, leatherlike cover

• Dazzling gold foil stamping

• 4 silky, color-coded ribbons

This 224-page volume offers a clear synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church in 598 questions and answers. Like the 1992 Catechism, the Compendium has a four-part structure and includes a section on common prayers and Catholic doctrinal formulas. Because of the question-and-answer format, catechetical leaders-parents, pastors, teachers, principals, and catechists-have a unique opportunity to dialogue with the faithful and to reinvigorate the Church's ongoing mission of evangelization and catechesis. Individuals can come "to know the unfathomable riches of the salvific mystery of Jesus Christ" by reading, using, and memorizing parts of the Compendium of the Catechism. An essential tool for youth and young adults, the Compendium is the perfect companion to a youth's or young adult's Bible, spiritual reading, or textbook. Catechetical leaders in high schools, colleges, and parishes will appreciate its versatility-as a reference book, discussion starter, or core resource for RCIA programs.

ISBN: 978-1-68192-955-2

Copyright: 2023

Pages: 224

Size: 6" X 9" X 1/4"

The Paulist Biblical Commentary (PBC) is a one-volume commentary on the books of the Bible designed for a wide variety of Bible readers, especially those engaged in pastoral ministry. The volume consists of a commentary on each of the seventy-three books of the Catholic canon of the Bible along with twelve general articles. While based on classical approaches to Scripture, the commentaries and articles are not limited to historical-literary issues, but draw upon relevant theological and pastoral ideas found in the text. 

The Paulist Biblical Commentary presents: 
· Solid exegesis of the biblical text. 
· A useful tool for preaching and spiritual nourishment.
· An essential aid to deepen the understanding of Scripture. 
· Current biblical research that is relevant to pastoral or spiritual ministry. 

The Commentary brings together the collaboration of more than seventy international biblical scholars, each with expertise in their area of study drawn from their experience and interest in pastoral or spiritual ministry.

Hard cover - 1500 pages

Size  3.2" H x 10.6" L x 8.6" W

Published: September 15, 2018

ISBN: 978-08091-0613-4

This third volume of the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, like each in the series, relates Scripture to life, is faithfully Catholic, and is supplemented by features designed to help readers understand the Bible more deeply and use it more effectively in teaching, preaching, evangelization, and other forms of ministry.

Author: Peter S. Williamson

 Publication Date: December 2009

 Size: 6" x 9"  

Pages: 222

n this addition to the Catholic Commentary on Sacred Scripture, respected New Testament scholar Mary Healy unpacks the Letter to the Hebrews, making its difficult and puzzling passages accessible to pastoral ministers, lay readers, and students. Her commentary shows how Hebrews reveals the meaning of Christ's death in light of the Old Testament figures, rites, and sacrifices that foreshadowed it. Healy explains that Hebrews, when fully understood, transforms our understanding of who God is, what he has done for us, and how we are to live as Christians today.

Author: Mary Healy

Publication Date: August 2016

 Size: 6" x 9"  

Pages: 320