Catechetical Sessions On The Creed

The focus of Catechetical Session on the Creed is on understanding the treasure, the gifts, and the sacrament that is Church. The young people are supported as they grow in their faith and in their knowledge about the basic truths that Catholics profess. They will be encouraged to make the mission of the Church their own and challenged to set their heart on all that is good, holy, and true about being a young Catholic in the world today.

By teaching young people to pray, you can open for them a way to communicate on a deeply personal level with God, who is the source of all holiness. By inviting them to explore different forms of personal prayer, you will encourage them to expand their image of God and their expectations of prayer. By challenging them to look at communal prayer, you will remind them that their role in building God's Reign and as a part of the Body of Christ is important, unique, and valued. This manual can help you give young people the tools to pray all ways, and always, and enable them to build their relationship with God on a solid foundation.

Catechetical Sessions on Christian Morality is a rich course that gives young people a solid grounding in the foundations of Christian morality, to add to what they have already received in their faith community and in their family. The manual presents young people with the fundamental concerns of the moral life in a Catholic Christian context. Above all, the course is an invitation to young people to build God's Reign by loving themselves and others as God loves them. In other words, it is an invitation to become holy, healthy, and happy. In doing so, they will bring God and the world together!

Catechetical Sessions on Liturgy and the Sacraments begins by familiarizing participants with the nature of liturgy and the liturgical year. An introduction to the properties of signs, symbols, and rituals sets the groundwork for studying individual sacraments. Four sessions address the sacraments of initiation, two sessions cover the sacrament of Anointing of the Sick, and the final session covers the sacraments at the service of Communion. The sessions share some of the history of the sacraments, their meaning, the significance of symbols, and the nature of the rites. The participants are invited to actively study the sacraments, to make connections between the sacraments and their own lives, to reflect prayerfully on the meaning of the sacraments, and to take some sacrament-related actions.

The Total Faith(tm) Initiative Coordinator's Manual draws on the experience of many parish communities to give leaders what they need to plan and implement dynamic and effective youth ministry, including intentional catechesis. The manual includes two chapters describing a vision for youth ministry and adolescent catechesis four chapters providing planning tools for using the many resources within the Total Faith(tm) Initiative four more chapters suggesting numerous ways for parishes to connect with youth and their families a final chapter providing practical guidance in finding and supporting youth ministry leaders The accompanying coordinator's CD includes additional tools for using the Total Faith(tm) resources. You will find a searchable index of all activities and strategies, additional handouts, and PowerPoint presentations for training leaders, a printable list of short descriptions for every session, and more. It has never been easier to create dynamic and customized ministries for your parish.

Part of the Discipleship Series of compact small-group resources "for people with busy lives but open hearts." This resource makes the Catechism of the Catholic Church accessible and exciting by breaking it down into manageable segments and providing simple but engaging summaries, vocabulary aids, prayers and discussion questions that show the relevance of its beautiful teachings to daily life. Featuring 8 concise sessions, The Creed: Part Two explores the second half of the "Profession of Faith" as presented in the Catechism, from Christ's death and Resurrection to the Final Judgment and "Life Everlasting."

To teach the Creed well, catechists need a theological and personal understanding of it. This resource can provide both. Rooted in Scripture and Church teaching, each session addresses one statement of the Creed and offers a wealth of information, including historical and biblical background, plus reflection questions, meditations, prayers, and activity ideas. Perfect for catechists, RCIA and adult faith formation leaders, or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of core Catholic beliefs and ways to integrate them into daily living.

Over 3 million copies sold! Essential reading for Catholics of all walks of life. Here it is - the first new Catechism of the Catholic Church in more than 400 years, a complete summary of what Catholics around the world commonly believe. The Catechism draws on the Bible, the Mass, the Sacraments, Church tradition and teaching, and the lives of saints. It comes with a complete index, footnotes and cross-references for a fuller understanding of every subject. The word catechism means "instruction" - this book will serve as the standard for all future catechisms. Using the tradition of explaining what the Church believes (the Creed), what she celebrates (the Sacraments), what she lives (the Commandments), and what she prays (the Lord's Prayer), the Catechism of the Catholic Church offers challenges for believers and answers for all those interested in learning about the mystery of the Catholic faith. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a positive, coherent and contemporary map for our spiritual journey toward transformation.