Diocese of New Ulm

21360

At Home With the Word, 1990

A

Liturgy Training Publications

Sunday scriptures in print. Reflection is provided. Provides practices on scripture.

Small Group Programs / Scripture / Bible Study /

21293

Becoming a Woman of Freedom

A

NAVPRESS

Contains 11 chapters. Main focus is on Bible study. Content is fundamentalistic.

Small Group Programs / Women's Issues / Self Esteem /

21373

Breaking Open the Catechism of the Catholic Church for Small Groups

A

Paulist Press

Prayer, reflection, and sharing on Scripture and Catechism passages. Includes suggestions for action, environment, and hymns. This resource for small groups is well prepared and requires a minimum of preparation for leaders. It is available in four small books coinciding with the four parts of the Catechism: The Profession of Faith, The Celebration of the Christian Mystery, Life in Christ, and Christian Prayer.

Small Group Programs / Catechism of the Catholic Church / Scripture /

21374

Breaking Open the Word of God, Cycle A

A

Paulist Press

Weekly scriptures. Resources for using the lectionary for catechesis in the RCIA. Format: Opening - song; thematic framework; reflecting on life, knowing our faith; integration; closing song and prayer.

Small Group Programs / Scripture / Bible Study /

21294

Breaking Open the Word of God, Cycle B

A

Paulist Press

Weekly scriptures. Resources for using the lectionary for catechesis in the RCIA. Format: Opening - song prayer; thematic framework; reflecting on life, knowing our faith; integration; closing song and prayer.

Small Group Programs / Scripture / Bible Study /

21295

Breaking Open the Word of God, Cycle C

A

Paulist Press

Weekly scriptures. Resources for using the lectionary for catechesis in the RCIA. Format: Opening - song prayer; thematic framework; reflecting on life, knowing our faith; integration; closing song and prayer.

Small Group Programs / Scripture / Bible Study /

21375

Breaking Open the Word of God, Cycle C (c. 2)

A

Paulist Press

Weekly scriptures. Resources for using the lectionary for catechesis in the RCIA. Format: Opening - song; thematic framework; reflecting on life, knowing our faith; integration; closing song and prayer.

Small Group Programs / Scripture / Bible Study /

22847

Building Community

A

Ave Maria Press

The practical workbook describes the development of community, provides an understanding of its inter-dynamics, and explores beliefs that directly affect its development.

Community /

22481

Built of Living Stones: Art, Architecture, and Worship

A

USCC

In these new guidelines on church art and environment, the U.S. bishops address the needs of parishes and dioceses as they engage in building or renovating churches.

Art / Architecture /

22690

Catechism of the Catholic Church

A

United States Catholic Conference

The first compendium of Catholic doctrine regarding faith and morals in more than 400 years stands, in the words of Pope John Paul II, as "a sure norm for teaching the faith" and an "authentic reference text."

Catholicism / Faith /

21321

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Familystyle: We Believe, Volume 1

A

Tabor Publishing

The Catechism of the Catholic Church prepared for families to discuss and apply to daily living. This collection of four books examines the new Catechism through the lens of family life. The new leader guide will help parishes and families use the Familystyle Catechism for enrichment and study. Excellent resource.

Small Group Programs / Catechism of the Catholic Church / Family Communication /

21322

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Familystyle: We Celebrate, Volume 2

A

Tabor Publishing

The Catechism of the Catholic Church prepared for families to discuss and apply to daily living. This collection of four books examines the new Catechism through the lens of family life. The new lead guide will help parishes and families use the Familystyle Catechism for enrichment and study. Excellent resource.

Small Group Programs / Catechism of the Catholic Church / Family Communication /

21323

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Familystyle: We Love, Volume 3

A

Tabor Publishing

The Catechism of the Catholic Church prepared for families to discuss and apply to daily living. This collection of four books examines the new Catechism through the lens of family life. The new leader guide will help parishes and families use the Familystyle Catechism for enrichment and study. Excellent resource.

Small Group Programs / Catechism of the Catholic Church / Family Communication /

21324

Catechism of the Catholic Church, Familystyle: We Pray, Volume 4

A

Tabor Publishing

The Catechism of the Catholic Church prepared for families to discuss and apply to daily living. This collection of four books examines the new Catechism through the lens of family life. The guide will help parishes and families use the Familystyle Catechism for enrichment and study. Excellent resource.

Small Group Programs / Catechism of the Catholic Church / Family Communication /

21297

Christian Religious Education; Sharing Our Story and Vision

A

Harper and Row

Major presentation on Religious Education in our time. The chapters in this book are: The Nature of Christian Religious Education; The Purpose of Christian Religious Education; The Content of Christian Religious Education; An Approach to Christian Religious Education; Readings for Religious Education by Shared Praxis; The Co-partners in Christian Religious Education. Chapters IV and V are of particular importance for small Christian communities work.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Catechesis /

22845

Collaboration

A

Ave Maria Press

A comprehensive look at collaborative ministry, chronicling its development, practive, and the often messy and painful issues ministers confront. With concrete examples, the authors show that effective collaboration requires both a collaborative spirituality and specific skills.

Ministry /

21298

Community of Faith: Crafting Christian Communities Today

A

Twenty-Third Publications

A discussion of community and the value of small Church communities.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Ministry Training /

22688

Compendium - Catechism of the Catholic Church

J,S,A

United States Catholic Conference

This 200-page volume offers a clear synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the Catholic church.s in their community.

Catechism of the Catholic Church / Faith / /

21392

Creating Small Church Communities, 3rd Revision

A

St. Anthony Messenger Press

A plan for restructuring the parish and renewing Catholic life. This is the essential manual that has Arthur Baranowski's vision as well as the 'nuts and bolts' of how to start small Christian communities and renew Catholic Life in a parish setting.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Parish /

22962

De-coding Da Vinci

J,S,A

Our Sunday Visitor

This addresses the many issues raised by the best selling novel The Da Vinci Code. This book uses a clear style as it honestly and objectively lays out the facts about ancient Christian teaching and history, and points out the many surprising errors about religion, history, and art contained in the Da Vinci Code.

Da Vinci Code /

22961

De-coding Mary Magdalen

J,S,A

Our Sunday Visitor

Da Vinci Code

22965

De-coding Mary Magdalen: Truth, Legend, and Lies

J,S,A

Our Sunday Visitor

Learn the truth - not the fiction - about the extraordinary woman, Mary Magdalen, who was one of the earliest disciples of Jesus and a powerful witness to his death and resurrection in the book De-codng Da Vinci. This book begins where De-coding Da Vinci left off. Learn the truth, legend, and lies about the real Mary Magdalen and what she can teach you today.

Da Vinci Code /

22846

Design for Wholeness

A

Ave Maria Press

The authors present a model and a case study for understanding and dealing with anger, a discussion of forgiveness, a model for increasing self-esteen, and more.

Forgiveness / Self Esteem /

22482

Dominus Iesus

A

Traces

Declaration on the unicity and salvific universality of Jesus Christ and the Church.

Jesus /

23045

Encountering Jesus: 20 Guided Meditations on His Care and Compassion

A

Ave Marie Press

This book contains 20 guided meditations from Jesus' life, focusing especially on his teaching, bracketed by events in his early years and with those involving his passion, death, and resurrection. Each mediation takes about fifteen or twenty minutes. This also includes an index of themes for helpful correlation with lessons and session topics.

Prayer / /

21393

Faith Sharing for Small Communities

A

St. Anthony Messenger Press

Questions and commentaries on the Sunday readings. For each Sunday and major feast, a "Scripture Focus" gives at least one set of questions to spark faith sharing. Material is provided for all three cycles of the lectionary. In addition to enriching small church communities, the "Life Focus" questions can be used by any parish groups seeking to incorporate faith sharing into their regular meeting format. Part of Called To Be Church program.

Small Group Programs / Spirituality /

22483

Family, Marriage and De Facto Unions

A

USCC

Discusses the Catholic understandings of family and marriage in light of the growing number of non-marital unions. From the Pontifical Council for the Family.

Marriage / Family Life /

22686

General Directory for Catechesis

A

United States Catholic Conference

This successor to the 1971 General 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 edtio typica of the Catecheism of the Catholic Church.

Catechesis / Faith /

21754

Good Liturgy, Small Parishes

S,A

Liturgy Training Publications

Many of the documents and teachings about the liturgy that have come out since the Second Vatican Council assume that parishes have large numbers of people willing to help out. Most of the parishes held up as examples of churches with good liturgy do indeed have a large staff of fulltime workers and many, many people coming to celebrate. But what if your choir consists of only four or five people on a good day and your RCIA program has only one candidate? What if your liturgy committee is you and your pastor? This book is addressed to those who work in small parishes and celebrate the liturgy in those communities. It is packed with valuable insights and practical advice.

Liturgy / Liturgy Planning /

23090

Good News About Sex and Marriage

A

Servant Publications00

The material in this volume was originally published in four books: Original Unity of Man and Woman, Blessed Are the Pure of Heart, The Theology of Marriage and Celibacy, and Reflections on Humanae Vitae.

Church / Doctrine / Sexuality / Marriage /

21302

Good Things Happen: Experiencing Community in Small Groups

A

Twenty-Third Publications

Stories of experiences in small Church communities.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Ministry Training /

22270

Guatemala: Never Again

J,S,A

Orbis Books

This book is like a Holocaust Museum for the people of Guatemala. It documents a war of genocide against the Mayan people. The one-volume English translation is taken from four volumes issued by the Archdiocese of Guatemala human rights office's Recovery of the Historical Memory Project.

Guatemala / Latin America / Human Rights /

21305

How to Build a Small Groups Ministry

A

NAVPRESS

Twelve logical steps for organizing and administrating a successful small-groups ministry. A good tool to work with.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Ministry Training /

21377

Liturgy, Justice, and the Reign of God

A

Paulist Press

A good resource for small groups desiring to learn more and take concrete action for a deeper integrated liturgical life. There are three initial chapters relating the liturgy to social justice. These are followed by five chapters on parts of the liturgy including one on Baptism and Eucharist. Significant excerpts from a variety of sources including Scripture and international sources. (8 sessions)

Small Group Programs / Justice / Liturgy /

21378

Ministering with Small Faith Communities: A Group Process Guide

A

Tabor

The book is excellent for phase one on how to start small Christian communities. The program focuses on Fr. Powell's talks by providing clear guidelines and engaging activities. Participants will explore and develop positive attitudes about themselves, other people, the world, and God as the foundation on which community is built. Group members participate in personal reflection, large and small group sharing, and prayer.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Ministry Training /

21307

MOMS: A Personal Journal

A

Resource Publications, Inc.

Ministry of moms sharing through reflective journaling and sharing for growth in self-esteem, handling stress, friendship, and spirituality. An excellent resource for mothers who can gather once a month for prayer and reflection on life experiences. Best implemented by a group of leaders, but can be adopted in a variety of ways. Can be used for six sessions.

Small Group Programs / Parenting / Family Relationships /

22689

New Catholic Encyclopedia

I,J,S,A

United States Catholic Conference

A singular source of information on Catholicism and its role in modern society. Acclaimed for its scholarly presentation of persons and subjects related to Catholicism, world religions and the humanities, this authoritative encyclopedia continues to be the standard reference on Catholicism in public schools and special libraries worldwide, as well as on religious organizations and institutions. This new edition, the first in more than 30 years, expands on the coverage of its predecessor with articles on religion, theology, philosophy, history, literary figures, saints and beati, musicians and much more. The Second Vatican Council (Vatican II) not only modified the way Catholics worshipped but, more importantly, changed the way in which they approached the world. This new edition reflects these dramatic changes and brings readers up to date on the latest developments from the Church.

Catholicism / Faith / Religions /

22691

New Catholic Encyclopedia - Jubilee Volume: The Wojtyla Years

A

United States Catholic Conference

Designed as a preamble to the New Catholic Encyclopedia, The Jubilee Volume: The Wojtyla Years, concides with the new millennium. It focuses on the pontificate of John Paul II and includes thematic essays that present the man and his work. the first part contains 12 lengthy, thematic essays that survey developments and analyze the principles that have determined church policy during his pontificate. The second part reports the hard data typical of a reference work, such as dates, place names, and information about people, institutions and events. A major section of this second part presents thumbnail sketches of hundreds of the saints and beati declared by Pope John Paul II.

Popes /

22687

Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us: A Pastoral Plan for Adult Faith Formation in the United States

A

United States Catholic Conference

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.

Adult Faith Formation / Pastoral Letters/Bishop's Statements /

21310

Pastoring the Pastors

A

St. Anthony Messenger Press

A resource for training and supporting pastoral facilitators for small Christian communities. This provides everything a parish staff or core team needs to train and support pastoral facilitators within the CALLED TO BE CHURCH process. It includes six training sessions and has helpful additional resources.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Ministry Training /

21491

People, Promise and Community

A

Paulist Press

A practical guide to creating and sustaining small communities of faith. Emphasis on small group process with helpful hints to support the process. Guidelines for sessions. Includes sessions for four years. Emphasizes themes of human experience: basic, motivation, and growth.

Small Group Programs /

21379

Preparing for the Jubilee: Year One, 1997

A

United States Catholic Conference

Eleven sessions spaced over the year to focus on Jesus for small group sharing. To be published in 1998: Focus on the Spirit. To be published in 1999: Focus on God the Father.

Small Group Programs / Faith / Jesus /

21380

Preparing for the Jubilee: Year Two, 1998

A

United States Catholic Conference

Year two focuses on the person of the Holy Spirit and calls us to a renewed appreciation of the presence and the activity of the Spirit, the principal agent of the new evangelization. To be published in 1999: Focus on God the Father.

Small Group Programs / Faith / Holy Spirit /

21755

Primeros Dios: Hispanic Liturgical Resource

S,A

Liturgy Training Publications

An indispensable Hispanic ministry resource for worship and for liturgy planning in the Hispanic communities in the Unites States. The authors deal with the significant liturgies in the lives of Hispanic Catholics: The rites of childhood and adolescence, of betrothal and marriage, as well as the rites associated with sickness and death.

Liturgy / Liturgy Planning / Hispanic Ministry /

23051

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23060

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 10

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23061

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 11

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23062

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 12

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23063

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 13

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23064

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 14

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23065

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 15

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23066

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 16

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23067

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 17

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23068

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 18

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23069

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 19

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23052

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 2

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23070

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 20

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23071

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 21

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23072

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 22

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23073

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 23

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23074

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 24

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23075

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 25

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23053

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 3

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23054

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 4

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23055

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 5

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23056

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 6

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23057

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 7

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23058

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 8

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

23059

Protecting God's Children Participant Workbook, c 9

A

National Catholic Services, LLC (NCS)

At the conclusion of the Protecting God's Children Safe Environment Training (VIRTUS) presented by the Diocese of New Ulm, this booklet provides an overview. God is calling each one of us to make concrete changes to protect the children in our homes, churches, schools, and communities. A library membership is not necessary to borrow this item. The rental fee (postage) is $1.00. The loan period is three weeks. It can be purchased for $2.00.

Safe Environment /

21387

Refreshed By the Word, Cycle A, c. 2

A

Paulist Press

Trilogy on the Sunday readings - reflections and suggestions that more meaninfully connect the Word to everyday life. Written under the auspices of the International Office of RENEW, this book is an excellent source for scripture-based faith sharing for ongoing prayer or bible groups, seasonal groups, RCIA groups, church workers with a common ministry, a single family, or an individual. Format: The outline for each Sunday includes an opening prayer, the citations for the readings, a perceptive reflection on the word, provocative questions to encourage sharing, an action response, and a concluding prayer. Over 40 suggested action responses and over 30 prayers - many written by RENEW volunteers and staff - are included. The book also gives guidelines for maintaining healthy group dynamics and for keeping the group's purpose focused.

Small Group Programs / Prayer / /

21317

Refreshed By the Word, Cycle B

A

Paulist Press

Trilogy on the Sunday readings - reflections and suggestions that more meaningfully connect the Word to everyday life. Written under the auspices of the International Office of RENEW, this book is an excellent source for scripture-based faith sharing for onging prayer or bible groups, seasonal groups, RCIA groups, church workers with a common ministry, a single family, or an individual. Format: The outline for each Sunday includes an opening prayer, the citations for the readings, a perceptive reflection on the word, provocative questions to encourage sharing, an action response, and a concluding prayer. Over 40 suggested action responses and over 30 prayers - many written by RENEW volunteers and staff - are included. The book also gives guidelines for maintaining healthy group dynamics and for keeping the group's purpose focused.

Small Group Programs / Scripture / Faith /

21318

Refreshed By the Word, Cycle C

A

Paulist Press

Trilogy on the Sunday readings - reflections and suggestions that more meaningfully connect the Word to everyday life. Written under the auspices of the International Office of RENEW, this book is an excellent source for scripture-based faith sharing for onging prayer or bible groups, seasonal groups, RCIA groups, church workers with a common ministry, a single family, or an individual. Format: The outline for each Sunday includes an opening prayer, the citations for the readings, a perceptive reflection on the word, provocative questions to encourage sharing, an action response, and a concluding prayer. Over 40 suggested action responses and over 30 prayers - many written by RENEW volunteers and staff - are included. The book also gives guidelines for maintaining healthy group dynamics and for keeping the group's purpose focused.

Small Group Programs / Scripture / Faith /

21320

Resources for Small Christian Communities: A Vision of Hope

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Paulist Press

This workbook offers resources for: 1) Leadership development for seasonal small group leaders, 2) Hints for small group leaders, 3) A reflection process on five elements of Christian community, 4) Parish Pastoral Council reflection, 6) Parish process for listening and planning. Provides the "how-tos" and sample forms useful for leadership development and reflection.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Ministry Training /

22484

Responsibility, Rehabilitation, and Restoration: A Catholic Perspective on Crime and Criminal Justice

A

USCC

The U.S. bishops tackle the issue of crime and corrections, justice and mercy, responsibility and treatment.

Pastoral Letters/Bishop's Statements / Justice /

21381

Sharing Your Bread, revised

A

Paulist Press

This seven-part booklet for small groups incorporates the daily Scripture readings for the forty days of Lent in a reflective, prayerful approach. This booklet can be used in any of the Lenten cycles.

Small Group Programs / Eucharist / Lent / Justice /

21319

Small Christian Communities: A Vision of Hope

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Paulist Press

The book gives an overview of parish-based small communities, and explores them as a means by which the gospel values of Jesus may be lived and proclaimed effectively. The book gives excellent background on the reasons for forming small Christian communities, and for integrating them into parish life.

Small Group Programs / Leadership Training / Ministry Training /

23091

The Christian Meaning of Human Sexuality

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Ignatius Press

This book uses Scripture and the teaching of the Fathers of the early Church to show what sexuality means in Christian terms. It is an indispensable guide to learning nor just what the Churches teaches but why.

Sexuality /

22960

The Da Vinci Code: A Quest for Answers

J,S,A

Green Key Books

The brillant mix of fact and fiction in Dan Brown's gripping conspiracy story The Da Vinci Code raises serious questions about the origins and claims of Christianity. Many come away from the book or movie with their beliefs shaken or wondering just what is true and what is not. Drawing on the mountains of historical evidence, McDowell skillfully separates fact from fallacy and presents unassailable truths that readers can depend on to be rock solid.

Da Vinci Code /

22951

The Da Vinci Deception: 100 Questions about the Facts and Fiction of The Da Vinci Code

A

Catholic Exchange

The Da Vanci Deception is a perfect resource for family, friends, parishioners, and anyone you think may be in danger of having their faith in Christ and the Church eroded by the mockery of truth that is The Da Vinci Code.

Da Vinci Code /

21357

The New Catholic Vision, Revised Edition

A

Tabor Publishing

An adult guide to faith correlated with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Goal is to communicate the basics of our Catholic faith within a consistent vision of the faith that emerges step-by-step in the course of the RCIA process. Good overview of the faith journey using input, reflection, and sharing. Scripture references given.

Small Group Programs / Faith / Catholicism /

21311

The People's Catechism: Catholic Faith for Adults

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Crossroads Publishing Company

Content: Good presentation of the Catechism with Scripture references and excellent everyday stories. Format: Stories, reflections, questions for discussion, faith in action, opportunities, and closing prayer for the four parts of the Catechism. This resource for small groups makes adult faith understandable and related to ordinary experiences. It can be a long term resource for Small Christian Communities. (40 sessions)

Small Group Programs / Catechism of the Catholic Church / Faith /

23089

The Theology of the Body

A

Pauline Books

The material in this volume was originally published in four books: Original Unity of Man and Woman, Blessed Are the Pure of Heart, The Theology of Marriage and Celibacy, and Reflections on Humanae Vitae.

Church / Doctrine / Pope John Paul II / Sexuality /

22844

The Theology of the Body Explained

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Pauline Books and Media

Theology of the body explained: a commentary on John Paul II's "gospel of the body" by Christopher West.

Pope John Paul II / Doctrine /

22956

Truth and Fiction in the Da Vinci Code: A Historian Reveals What We Really Know about Jesus, Mary Magdalen and Constantine

J,S,A

In this book, Bart Ehrman separates fact from fiction, the historical realities from the flights of literacy fancy.

Da Vinci Code /