The bishops affirm their support for catechists and challenge church leaders to continually improve and refine their catechetical efforts. Perfect to hand out to your new catechists.

After years of collaboration, study, and writing, the National Directory for Catechesis is expected to be released in the spring of 2005. A companion to the General Directory for Catechesis (GDC), it builds on some of the core themes of the GDC like catechesis’ relationship to evangelization and worship, and provides practical tools for doing catechesis well. This is a “must-have” for anyone in catechesis or Catholic education —teachers, principals, directors, and coordinators of religious education and youth ministry, catechists, and students in the field.

An essential companion of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the General Directory for Catechesis provides religious educators, teachers, and catechists with a single point of reference for all aspects of catechetical instruction, for content and pedagogy, as well as for methodology. Includes guidelines for drafting national catechisms and catechetical directories, along with a newly revised thematic index.

This essential resource provides a detailed guide to the complete text of the General Directory for Catechesis. With paragraph-by-paragraph commentary keyed by number for easy reference, Sowing Seeds explores main themes, highlights central points, explains terms, and clarifies meanings. A valuable aid for all responsible for catechesis—which includes the Catholic community as a whole.

This resource book includes the materials that every parish will need to prepare for and celebrate the catechetical theme Life is Christ on Catechetical Sunday, as well as throughout the year. This booklet, in English and Spanish, includes the following materials:

• Bishop’s Greeting
• Theme Statement: Life is Christ
• User’s Guide on How to Use Catechetical Resources
• Prayer Services and Retreats to Celebrate the Catechetical Year
• Parish Promotional Campaign
• Sample Parish Bulletin Campaign
• Reflection on the Readings: Catechetical Sunday 2005—September 18, 2005
• Making Connections in the Homily
• General Intercessions
• Commissioning Service
• Catechists’ Prayer
• Prayer for Catechists
• Using the Family Commitment Prayer and Catechists’ Prayer Cards
• Clip Art

As a family, make a commitment to sharing the Good News and being stewards of God’s gifts throughout the coming year. Distribute to those families who do catechesis at home or give children enough copies for each member of their families to sign.

Available in packages of 50 for distribution throughout your parish and diocese.

For presentation to catechists in recognition of the vital work that they perform.

For display in parishes, schools, and wherever the work of catechesis takes place.

Are you looking for resources to celebrate the catechetical theme Life is Christ in an easy-to-use format that is ready to reproduce? This CD-ROM includes pieces to support Celebrating the Catechetical Year 2005-2006 (English/Spanish Booklet).

It contains:

The bishops outline the themes of message, community, and service in this timeless statement, which discusses educational ministry to people of all ages and encourages planning and collaboration in developing educational programs.

Provides a conceptual framework, addresses effective structures for achieving this goal, and offers planning materials for identifying and recruiting new diocesan educational leaders.

Developed for use with the series Formation and Development for Catholic School Leaders, this resource is designed to help pastors and school board members learn about the scope of responsibilities entailed in the work of the Catholic school principal.

This revised three-volume set incorporates references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and addresses the unique mission of the Catholic school and the special demands placed upon Catholic school administrators. Edited by Maria J. Ciriello, OP, PhD, Dean of the School of Education, University of Portland, Oregon. A collaborative effort of USCCB and CACE/NCEA (Chief Administrators of Catholic Education/ National Catholic Educational Association).

Addresses seven competencies in leadership and nine in curriculum and instruction. Includes more than 150 sources in the bibliography.

Addresses four competencies in faith development, three in building Christian community, two in moral and ethical development, and three in history and philosophy. Includes more than 170 sources in the bibliography.

Addresses six competencies in personnel management, seven in institutional management, and four in finance and development. Includes more than 150 sources in the bibliography.

College is a time of preparation, and for the millions of Catholics at public and private schools nationwide, a strong campus ministry is a vital part of their guidance for the future. In this booklet, based on the 1985 pastoral letter Empowered by the Spirit, the bishops offer vision and direction for all who minister in higher education, reaffirming support for all who build the Church on campus, and outlining six paths to an effective ministry with Catholic young adults.

College students are called to be “coworkers in Christ” in the church communities that exist on college campuses. A Student Leader’s Guide to Campus Ministry is a resource for young adults at both private and public colleges and universities to encourage them to become “coworkers in Christ” as they minister with and among their peers. Adapted from Empowered by the Spirit: Campus Ministry Faces the Future, this booklet describes the role of campus ministry in the Church and higher education, those who minister and serve, and six aspects of campus ministry. Use this booklet as an introduction to college campus ministry, as a training tool with student peer leaders, or as a way to promote college ministry among potential student leaders.

Challenges campus ministers to work with higher education in establishing a culture that enables all persons to reach their full potential.

Second edition includes brief history of campus ministry and articles on Catholic faculty, certification, diversity, the challenge of the generations, and vocation ministry.