Some Principles and Guidelines
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
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"The growth of the permanent diaconate now gives rise to a need for a certain unity of direction and clarification of concepts, as well as for practical encouragement and more clearly defined pastoral objectives." From the Congregation for Catholic Education and Congregation for the Clergy.
English: No. 5-242, 144 pp., $9.95
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Spanish: No. 5-806, 148 pp., $9.95
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Contains the General Introduction of the Book of Blessings, the introductions to the six parts of the ritual book, and the introductions to each of the blessings. From the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for the Liturgy.
No. 346-9, 112 pp., $9.95
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The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith solemnly reaffirms the lofty dignity of the human person.
No. 704-9, 12 pp., 10/$15.00
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The Pontifical Council for the Laity offers this new document to stimulate reflection and commitment throughout the Church regarding its senior members. The Council also encourages older people to derive spiritual enrichment from their essential role in the life of the ecclesial community.
No. 5-344, 52 pp., $4.95
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Useful guidelines on ecumenical relations from the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity.
No. 658-1, 104 pp., $9.95
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Addresses the identity and circumstances of today's priests. Ideal for personal or group study and for retreats and days of recollection. From the Congregation for the Clergy.
No. 791-X, 116 pp., $9.95
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Designed as an extension of the Directory for the Application of Norms and Principles on Ecumenism, this compendium contains the newer documents "The Ecumenical Dimension in the Formation of Those Engaged in Pastoral Work" and "Ecumenical Formation: Ecumenical Reflections and Suggestions. A Study Document of the Joint Working Group Between the Roman Catholic Church and the World Council of Churches." An introduction is included.
No. 5-292, 40 pp., $4.95
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Outlines for Sex Education
From the Congregation for Catholic Education.
No. 905-X, 40 pp., $4.95
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Discusses the Catholic understandings of family and marriage in light of the growing number of de facto (non-marital) unions. From the Pontifical Council for the Family.
No. 5-410, 60 pp., $5.95
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An Historical Overview of the Concern of the Holy See for the Environment, 1972-2002
Parish environmental justice committees, diocesan social ministry offices, and theology and environmental studies faculty at Catholic colleges and universities will value this compilation of the Vatican’s statements concerning mankind’s moral obligation to care for God’s creation. From Stockholm to Johannesburg offers an overview of the Church’s teachings on the environment from Vatican II to encyclicals and apostolic letters by Pope Paul VI and Pope John Paul II. It traces the Holy See’s participation in international gatherings on the environment from the 1972 U.N. Conference on the Human Environment to the Venice Declaration of 2002. Includes insightful commentary and probing discussion questions. From the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace
No. 352-9, 154 pp., $8.00
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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 recently-promulgated editio typica of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
English: No. 5-225, 300 pp., $19.95
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Spanish: No. 5-226, 300 pp., $19.95
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(Liturgy Documentary Series 5)
No. 5-528, 97 pp., $6.95
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This revision of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) seeks to promote more conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful in the mystery of the Eucharist. For bishops, priests, and deacons; liturgists, musicians, and artists; and liturgy committee members, students, and the faithful, this edition of the GIRM is part of the third edition of the Missale Romanum (Roman Missal) that was published in Latin in 2001. While the Missale Romanum contains the rite and prayers for Mass, the GIRM provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass as well as other information related to the Mass. Divided into nine chapters, the GIRM starts with an introduction giving the theological and spiritual context for the chapters that follow, focusing on the Eucharist’s central place in the life of faith. The remaining chapters explain the duties and functions of the ministers and people of God, reflect on and give insights into the specific elements of the Liturgy of the Word and Liturgy of the Eucharist and how each is to be ritually performed; and highlight the roles of song, posture, and movement. The latter chapters focus on the celebration of Mass with various numbers and types of presiders, arrangement and furnishing of churches, requirements for the celebration of Mass, Masses for specific circumstances, and adaptations. From the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
No. 5-543, 166 pp.
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Examines the main aspects of the catechists' vocation, identity, spirituality, selection and training, basic apostolic tasks, and remuneration. From the Vatican Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples.
English: No. 824-X, 60 pp., $5.95
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Spanish: No. 027-3, 80 pp., $5.95
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A presentation of issues, concerns, and information for the protection of human life from its conception. Pontifical Council for Family Life, released in 1992.
No. 562-3, 8 pp., 25/$12.00
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Defines the norms for the adaptation of the liturgy in different cultures without imposing a rigid uniformity in matters not affecting the faith or the good of the whole community. Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
No. 823-1, 24 pp., $3.50
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Includes a look at the similarities and differences between the common priesthood of the faithful and the ministerial priesthood. From eight Vatican Congregations and Councils.
No. 5-268, 44 pp., $3.50
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Replies to Certain Questions of the Day
The Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith addresses church teaching on the respect for and dignity of human life as it applies to the existence and potential impact of biomedical research and technology.
No. 156-3, 40 pp., $4.95
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The Pontifical Biblical Commission discusses the characteristics of Catholic interpretation and questions of hermeneutics and examines the strengths and weaknesses of the use of Scripture in liberation theology, feminist research, and fundamentalism.
No. 806-1, 48 pp., $4.95
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(Liturgy Documentary Series 1)
Revised Edition
No. 5-245, 68 pp., $5.95
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Envisioning "a new era of liturgical renewal," the Congregation for Divine Worship addresses various issues including inclusive language, inculturation, and suitable languages for translation, as it sets forth the principles to be followed in the translation of all liturgical texts. Laid out in a side-by-side, Latin-English format, this definitive presentation of the Instruction is written for liturgists, musicians, catechists, scholars, and parish and diocesan pastoral leaders who work with prayer and worship. The Instruction discusses the appropriate texts for hymns or songs, the privileged role of Gregorian chant, and the role and composition of liturgical commissions that are charged with assisting the bishops in developing liturgical translations. Includes an introduction by Bishop Oscar H. Lipscomb and two appendices, the press release on Liturgiam Authenticam and the fourth instruction, Varietates Legitimae: Inculturation and the Roman Liturgy. From the Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments.
No. 5-428, 256 pp., $14.95
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Contains in one volume the significant documents of the postconciliar reform of the liturgical year and General Roman Calendar. From the U.S. bishops’ Secretariat for the Liturgy.
No. 928-9, 176 pp., $9.95
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Teacher of the Word, Minister of the Sacraments, and Leader of the Community
The Congregation for the Clergy asks all priests to entrust themselves to Mary, Mother of the Church, that they "may discover new ways to evince a sincere desire for renewal among the Church's priests in their tasks as teachers of the Word, ministers of the sacraments, and leaders of the community." Builds on the earlier Directory for the Life and Ministry of Priests and the Instruction on Certain Questions Regarding the Collaboration of the Non-Ordained Faithful in the Ministry of Priests.
No. 5-352, 48 pp., $4.95
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Guidelines for Reflection and Renewal
The Congregation for Catholic Education addresses the current relevance of the Second Vatican Council's Declaration on Christian Education and examines the religious dimension of the classroom in the lives of today's youth, exploring the formation process as a whole.
No. 231-4, 65 pp., $5.95
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Includes two publications that reflect the pastoral reality of shrines and provide a valuable resource for the future development of the Shrine and Pilgrimage Apostolate. By the Pontifical Council for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People.
No. 5-351, 64 pp., $6.95
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The Pontifical Council for Culture takes a renewed pastoral approach to culture, "an effort to ponder the mystery of the world and in particular of the human person: It is a way of giving expression to the transcendent dimension of human life." The Council provides guidelines for faith and culture, explores challenges and opportunities, and outlines concrete proposals for evangelization at the dawn of the Third Millennium.
No. 5-349, 56 pp., $5.95
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Guidelines for Education Within the Family
In this document, the Pontifical Council for the Family provides guidelines to assist parents in the sexual education of their children.
No. 5-090, 64 pp., $5.95
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Explores general principles for the restoration and promotion of the sacred liturgy, the Eucharist, other sacraments and sacramentals, the divine office, the liturgical year, sacred music, and sacred art and furnishings.
No. 303-5, 60 pp., $5.95
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New Revised Edition
Sixty-four documents, from the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy (Sacrosanctum Concilium) to the Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et Spes). Includes an index of first words of originals of documents and a general index. Edited by Austin Flannery, O.P. Published by Costello Publishing Company.
No. 44-39, 1,060 pp., $22.50
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New Revised Edition
Fifty-seven documents, from Pope Paul VI's Apostolic Constitution on Penance (Paenitemini) to Pope John Paul II's On the Family (Familiaris Consortio). Also included is the 1971 General Catechetical Directory. Edited by Austin Flannery, O.P. Published by Costello Publishing Company.
No. 44-16, 1,036 pp., $22.50
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