The bishops outline the themes of message, community, and service in this timeless statement. Discusses educational ministry and encourages planning and collaboration in developing educational programs.

The handbook, developed by and for Catholic campus ministers, explicates and illustrates the 1985 pastoral letter on campus ministry.

This collection of documents explores the growing relationship of the Catholic Church with the Lutheran, Reformed, Christian church/Disciples of Christ, Baptist, and Pentecostal churches.

These nine papers, presented at a national theological colloquium, begin to bring form and focus to the phenomenon of ecclesial lay ministry in the United States.

This essential resource provides a detailed guide to the complete text of the General Directory for Catechesis. Includes a paragraph-by-paragraph commentary keyed by number for easy reference.

This book addresses the dimensions and perspectives in the formation of deacons and the model standards for the formation, ministry, and life of deacons in the United States.

The bishops open an avenue of dialogue in the sometimes convoluted discussions about global warming, offering a distinctively religious and moral perspective on the need for environmental protection.

Ideal for individual or group use, suited for youth through adult education, In the Footsteps of Jesus offers insight and inspiration for all as they strive to answer the call of Jesus.

Create a young adult friendly parish using the wisdom, insight, and examples from this unique book. This resource highlights how to do ministry with the young adults who are already present in the life of your parish.

This compendium of significant documents issued in recent years by the U.S. bishops and the papal magisterium provides an indispensable source of contemporary Church teachings on the Blessed Virgin Mary.

The printed guide includes (1) easy-to-follow instructions on giving a workshop on the NDC, (2) an outline of the purpose, audience, timeframe, and outcomes for each of the eight workshops and two presentations, and (3) the complete text of the Summary of the National Directory for Catechesis.

This focused summary highlights the concepts and directives of each of the ten chapters of the National Directory for Catechesis in clear, concise language.

The reflections in the Book of Readings on the Eucharist address the relationship between Eucharist and various dimensions of Catholic practice, life, and belief.

Come to the Water: The Adult Journey to Baptism follows catechumens and candidates in the year-round RCIA process of adult education and initiation into the Catholic community. It culminates with their baptism at the Easter Vigil.

These guidelines from the Catholic bishops of the United States are intended to assist bishops in evaluating existing or proposed programs for those engaged in the ministry to persons with homosexual inclinations.

This officially approved, final text of the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults includes an introduction; Outline for Christian Initiation of Adults; Celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation; Rites for Particular Circumstances; Acclamations, Hymns and Songs; and much more.

A primary resource for all involved in adult catechesis.

What do Catholics believe? How are we supposed to act? In this compact little book, Essentials for Christian Living summarizes the core of what Catholics must know and put into practice.

This document helps catechetical leaders effectively develop instructional materials.

Essential truths about the Word of God that nourishes and enlightens and the Catechism, which presents in a unified, systematic way everything that a Christian must believe in order to live the faith.

Offered by the bishops primarily as a point of reference for the work of catechetical publishers, this resource encourages and supports the creativity of publishers and catechists in the development of catechetical materials and programs.

The Fullness of Life is the fourth volume on The Simple Wisdom of Pope Francis collection of his Wednesday audiences.

This book was designed to assist you with gaining greater clarity of an applicant. After reading these guidelines, you'll have the information you need to make better psychological assessments during the admissions process. You'll understand the purpose, acquire suggested components for reporting and more.

The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People is a comprehensive set of procedures originally established by the USCCB in June 2002 for addressing allegations of sexual abuse of minors by Catholic clergy.

El Estatuto para la protección de niños y jóvenes es un conjunto integral de procedimientos establecidos originalmente por USCCB en junio de 2002 para tratar las alegaciones de abuso sexual de menores por parte de miembros del clero católico.

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This delightful collection of Scripture, prayers, hymns, litanies, and excerpts from papal documents will encourage contemplation and meditation on the presence of Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.