Parish Life
Reflections on the Social Mission of the Parish
Bishops' statement for pastors and parish leaders seeking to strengthen parish social ministry. Presents seven elements of the social mission of parishes as a framework for planning and assessing that ministry. From the U.S. bishops.
English: No. 701-4, 24 pp., $2.50
Resource Member Price $1.50
Spanish: No. 724-3, 24 pp., $2.50
Resource Member Price $1.50
Practical, hands-on resource for acting on the bishops' statement on the social mission of the parish. Provides the text, assessment tools, model, and a variety of resources for parishes to integrate Catholic social teaching into every aspect of parish life. From the U.S. bishops' Department of Social Development and World Peace.
No. 702-2, 80 pp., $6.95
Resource Member Price $4.17
To Hunger and Thirst for Justice
The most important way Catholics work for justice and peace is through their choices and actions every day. In this new document, the bishops highlight "one essential dimension of the lay vocation that is sometimes overlooked or neglected: the social mission of Christians in the world."
English: No. 5-116, 20 pp., 10/$2.00
Resource Member Price 10/$1.20
Spanish: No. 5-117, 20 pp., 10/$2.00
Resource Member Price 10/$1.20
A People, A Mission, A Structure
The U.S. bishops propose a vision of parish life that encourages respect for diversity yet urges that each parish continually strive "to become more fully a people of God, sharing the mission of Christ and developing the structure necessary for supporting its community life and carrying out its mission."
English: No. 722-7, 25 pp., $3.50
Resource Member Price $2.10
This video is designed for parishes seeking ways to develop plans for social action. Four successful models of parishioners addressing specific social issues are featured. Study guide included.
No. 5-195, 23 minutes, $19.95
Resource Member Price $11.97
This video is a valuable resource for parish social ministry, outlining the challenges of the bishops' statement on the social mission of the parish and ways parishes can respond. From the U.S. bishops.
No. 703-0, 14 minutes, $17.95
Resource Member Price $10.77
Providing an overview of the four original Eastern Catholics traditions (Antiochian, Alexandrian, Byzantine, and Armenian), this book explores the similarities and differences between the Roman and Eastern Churches. Building on Pope John Paul II's apostolic letter, The Light of the East (Orientale Lumen), this new publication is designed to promote a greater understanding of the experience of Eastern Catholics in this country. From the U.S. bishops' Committee on the Relationship Between Eastern and Latin Catholic Churches.
No. 5-287, 32 pp., $3.95
Resource Member Price $2.37
This resource addresses the practical and pastoral issues in receiving priests, women religious, brothers, deacons, and lay leaders from other countries to minister in dioceses and parishes in the United States. The booklet contains step-by-step information on making a request for ministers, general qualifications needed, and suggestions for orientation and accountability of newly-received ministers. Includes samples and a resource listing.
No. 5-530, 52 pp., $4.95
Resource Member Price $2.97
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