Catechesis
Resource Manual
Building on the pastoral plan Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, this new manual provides adults with practical tools and resources to study the plan, examine its implications for their parish and diocesan programs of adult faith formation, and assist them in developing strategies to implement the plan. The guide consists of three session plans that highlight the pastoral plan's understanding of, approaches to, and organizing for adult faith formation. The leader's guide includes the complete text of the pastoral plan. From the U.S. bishops' Department of Education.
English: No. 5-342, 96 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
Spanish: No. 5-826, 96 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States
"Were not our hearts burning [within us] while he spoke to us on the way and opened the scriptures to us?" (Luke 24:32). The U.S. bishops renew their commitment to adult faith formation, addressing the opportunities and potential, challenges and concerns of this area of ministry. Goals, principles, and content approaches are provided to help leaders as they reach out to the adults in their community.
English: No. 5-299, 80 pp., $6.95
Resource Member Price $4.17
Spanish: No. 5-811, 80 pp., $6.95
Resource Member Price $4.17
A Resource for the Formation and Spirituality of Catholic Men
Celebrates the richness and diversity of Catholic men in their roles as husbands, fathers, workers, and disciples of Christ. Based on the proceedings of a national symposium for ministry with Catholic men, Hearing Christ's Call offers suggestions for developing men's ministry programs on the diocesan and parish levels. Includes biblical passages for male spirituality and related resources.
No. 5-503, 100 pp., $6.95
Resource Member Price $4.77
A Statement of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops
In 1935, the U.S. bishops, in response to requests from the Holy See, instituted the annual celebration known as Catechetical Sunday. In commemoration, the bishops reaffirm their support for catechists and challenge leadership at all levels to continually improve and refine their catechetical efforts.
English: No. 5-343, 16 pp.,25/ $15.00
Resource Member Price 25/ $9.00
Spanish: No. 5-827, 16 pp., 25/ $15.00
Resource Member Price 25/ $9.00
Notes and Comments on the "General Directory for Catechesis"
With the goal of bringing the new General Directory for Catechesis to the widest possible audience, this companion publication follows the Directory paragraph by paragraph. Commentary and notes tease out the main themes, highlight central points, and explain terms or clarify the text where necessary in order to offer insights and guidance. From the U.S. bishops' Department of Education.
English: No. 5-317, 88 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
Spanish: No. 5-843, 96 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
This successor to the 1971 General Catechetical Directory has been revised by the Congregation of the Clergy in light of the significant documents regarding catechesis released during the last 30 years, including the editio typica of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The new GDC includes a general definition of catechesis and its goals and essential elements, along with guidelines for drafting national catechisms and catechetical directories. For use in conjunction with the Catechism. Preface by Archbishop Darío Castrillón Hoyos, pro-prefect, and Archbishop Crescenzio Sepe, secretary, of the Congregation for the Clergy. New revised index.
English: No. 5-225, 300 pp., $19.95
Resource Member Price $11.97
Spanish: No. 5-226, 300 pp., $19.95
Resource Member Price $11.97
Pope John Paul II reflects on the realities and joys of bringing the mystery of Christ to all the world.
No. 654-9, 100 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
Resources from “The Living Light” 1
This compendium of articles focuses on the current issue of adolescent catechesis. Topics include evangelization, confirmation, and athletics by authors such as Mike Carotta, Maura and Mike Hagarty, and Mark Markuly. Use these articles in your youth or lay ministry training program. Distribute copies to the teachers in your high school or catechists in your parish religious education program.
No. 5-549, 64 pp., $6.95
From Infant Baptism to First Eucharist
Offers reflection, assistance, and support to parents, catechists, and teachers. From the U.S. bishops' Department of Education.
No. 527-5, 136 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
Examines the main aspects of the catechists' vocation, identity, spirituality, selection and training, basic apostolic tasks, and remuneration.
English: No. 824-X, 60 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
Spanish: No. 027-3, 80 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
The bishops provide guidelines for producing materials consistent with church teaching
No. 419-8, 32 pp., $3.95
Resource Member Price $2.37
Designed to encourage the sharing of insights and resources necessary for carrying out the catechesis of adults. From the International Council for Catechesis.
English: No. 520-8, 60 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
Spanish: Download in PDF Format
The Living Light is an interdisciplinary review of Catholic religious education, catechesis, and pastoral ministry that promotes dialogue with educators of other religious traditions as well as those of secular pursuits. It is designed to report on research, to encourage critical thinking, and to contribute to decision making in the fields of religious education and pastoral action.
The following back issues are available in limited quantities ($8.95 each).
The Sacred Scripture of Israel—A Common Heritage
(Spring 2004; Vol. 40, No. 3)
No. 5-614
End of Time and Last Things
(Winter 2003; Vol. 40, No. 2)
No. 5-613
The Catechizing Parish
(Fall 2003; Vol. 40, No. 1)
No. 5-612
100 Years of CCD
(Summer 2003; Vol. 39, No. 4)
No. 5-523
The Church; Who, What, Why
(Spring 2003; Vol. 39; No. 3)
No. 5-522
Sports as Religious Education
(Winter 2002; Vol. 39, No. 2)
No. 5-521
Catechetical Classics
(Fall 2002; Vol. 39, No. 1)
No. 5-520
Biblical Spirituality
(Winter 2001, Vol. 38, No. 2), No. 5-414
Ministering to Body and Soul Together
(Fall 2001, Vol. 38, No. 1), No. 5-413
Catechesis: Conversion and/or Nurture
(Summer 2001, Vol. 37, No. 4), No. 5-374
Reading Church Documents
(Spring 2001, Vol. 37, No. 3), No. 5-373
Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us
(Fall 2000, Vol. 37, No. 1), No. 5-371
The Ten Commandments Revisited
(Summer 2000; Vol. 36, No. 4), No. 5-296
Catechesis for and in Marriage
(Spring 2000; Vol. 36, No. 3), No. 5-295
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