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Lent and Easter in the Domestic Church
$15.95
A rich resource for families who wish to live more fully the seasons of Lent and Easter. Here you will find coloring pages for the little one, hands-on crafts for the middle children and helpful thoughts on prayer for the older children and adults. Includes activities for Stations of the Cross, the Paschal candle, a Seder meal, a much, much more. Spiral-bound.

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Patron Saint of First Communicants
$8.00
by Mary Fabyan Windeatt. A beautiful and touching story of Blessed Imelda Lambertini, a child of Bologna, Italy whose greatest longing was to receive Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.

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Paschal Candle replacement
$12.95
10" 51% beeswax candle with stickers and five incense grains. No candle stick.

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The Good Shepherd and the Child
$16.00
by Cavalletti, Gobbi and Coulter. The subtitle of this book is, "A Joyful Journey," and it is indeed that. Here is a good beginning for "how-to" implement the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd with children ages 3-6. Includes presentations for the Parables of the Kingdom, the Eucharist, Baptism, Parable of the Good Shepherd and others.

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Baptismal Set
$75.00
Three scripted lessons introduce the elements and symbols of Baptism through beautiful hands-on materials.
The Baptismal Set includes:
Lesson Plan Booklet (with reproducible student pages) Rite of Baptism Booklet
Paschal Candle and glass stand
Five grains of Incense (for Paschal Candle)
Baptismal Candle and glass stand
Glass Baptismal font (bowl)
Doily
Shell
Brass Holy Oil Containers (empty)
Brass Candle Snuffer
Violet/white Stole (for "priest")
Candle-lighting Sticks

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Miniature Mass Kit
$128.00
A must for every Catholic home and classroom. Use for altar boy training, or First Communion preparation. For children ages 3-12. Kit includes
brass chalice 4 1/2"
brass paten 3 1/4"
brass crucifix 4"
brass ciborium
brass incense boat w/spoon
brass stand for censer
brass snuffer 10"
brass bell
brass sanctuary light
match tray (ashtray)
brass censer (2 1/2")
NOT SHOWN:
set of five altar cloths
glass cruets (pair) 3.5"
glass finger bowl
glass votive candles (pair)
incense grains and instant lighting charcoal
lesson plan book with activity sheets
patterns for making a wooden altar

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Pslams of David, CD
$16.95
Recommended companion of the Miniature Mass Kit. The Grail Psalms. Music by Joseph Gelineau, S.J., conducted by Richard Proulx with the Cathedral Singers. Psalms 8, 19, 23, 24, 33, 40, 47, 62, 91, 96, 97, 116, 122, 128, 130, 131, 145, 148.

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Child-size Brass Monstrance
$39.00
Lovely brass replica of an original, this vessel stands 8 1/2" tall. The back piece is threaded (instead of hinged) making it easy to use and hard to break.

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Pattern for Child-size Vestments
$10.00
Designed for complete beginners. Simple pattern and directions for making a chasuble, alb, stole and cincture. Printed size fits the average four-year-old. Directions included for how to enlarge for older boys. Includes card of Vesting Prayers for the young 'priest' to say as he puts on each piece. My favorite is the prayer as he dons the alb: "Purify me Lord, and cleanse my heart so that, washed in the Blood of the Lamb, I may enjoy eternal bliss."

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The Weight of a Mass-soft cover
$9.95
By Josephine Nobisson. Illustrated by Katalin Szegedi. On the day of a royal wedding in a kingdom where everyone has grown careless in the practice of their Catholic faith, a poor widow helps reveal the true value of the Mass. Full-color illustrations. This makes a beautiful First Communion or birthday gift.

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A Child's Bible History, Knecht
$7.00
By Rev. F. J. Knecht. Sixty-seven brief chapters introduce the young reader to the most famous persons, places and events in Sacred Scripture. Each chapter is followed by study questions. Black-and-white illustrations. Ages 7 - 10.

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Understanding the Latin Prayers of the Rosary
$10.00
Book and CD include the Sign of the Cross, Apostles’ Creed, Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be to the Father, Fatima Prayer, Hail Holy Queen and concluding prayers. Includes Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries each with an accompanying Latin Bible verse.
Word-by-word translations of the prayers and Mysteries, including the meaning and an English derivative for each word. Helpful not only to homeschoolers, but also to Catholic Schools and Religious Education programs whose teachers need help learning and teaching the traditional Catholic prayers.

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A is for Altar, B is for Bible
$10.00
A delightful way to learn the ABC's. Each letter of the alphabet is illuminated by an image and a brief prayer drawn from scripture or the liturgy. Based on the Catechesis of the good Shepherd lessons. Hardcover. Ages 2-6.

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Censer--out of stock
$0.00
For use with the Miniature Mass Kit produced by Our Father's House.

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Crucifix
$0.00
OUT OF STOCK. The crucifix is included in the Mass Kit and is also available separately.

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Incense and Charcoal
$2.00
For use with the Miniature Mass Kit produced by Our Father's House.

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Brass Candle Snuffer
$3.00
For use with the Miniature Mass Kit produced by Our Father's House.

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Chief Truths of the Faith
$14.95
Back in stock! By Father John Laux. Brief, clear and interesting explanations for the essential truths of the faith. A high school text.

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Christian Symbols Master Set
$6.95
Gathered from earlier sources these 28 Christian symbols are a great learning activity for children and adults. Each symbol is accompanied by a brief description. Includes permission to photocopy for single classroom or family use. Recommended for ages 6 and up. These pages are all just great for coloring.

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Creation Story Coloring book
$5.95
The Creation Story teaches nine foundational truths upon which a proper understanding of the relationship between man and God, between man and woman, and between man and the rest of creation is based. This book provides a lesson plan for sharing these truths with your child. Ages 6+

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Early Reader's Bible
$17.00
By Gilbert Beers. Recommended as part of the Sound Beginnings Program, this is a very good beginning reader. Over 500 pages and sixty-four Bible stories from Old and New Testaments, all written within a standard first grade vocabulary. None of the lessons are keyed to any story in the reader, so the program may be used effectively with any other reading material.
This is a Protestant publication, so there are a couple small problems (for details, see the Introduction to Sound Begininngs in the articles section of this web site), but the "Catholic" version has the identical problems.

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Faith and Life Student Grade 1
$9.95
"Our Heavenly Father" revised edition includes twenty-eight chapters illustrated by blackline drawings and full-color fine art reproductions. Chapters include catechism questions, new vocabulary words, scripture citations and traditional prayers.

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Fairth and Life Grade 1 Activity
$7.95
Complement to the Grade 1 Student Text. Several pages of activities to reinforce each lesson.

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Faith and Life Grade 2 Student
$9.95
The best religious education series available.

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Faith and Life Activity Grade 2
$7.95

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Grade 2 Faith and Life Resource Guide
$21.95
Especially useful for First Communion and First Confession preparation, this 8 1/2" x 11" spiral-bound text offers all the hands-on activities, projects and tests of the original Grade 2 Teacher Resource Guide. A useful activity expands on the lesson of each chapter in the Student Text.

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Faith and Life Student Grade 3
$10.95
Our Life With Jesus.

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Faith and Life Activity Grade 3
$7.95

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Faith and Life Student Grade 4
$10.95
New revised edition.

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Faith and Life Activity Grade 4
$6.95
New revised edition.

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Faith and Life Student Grade 5
$11.95
Credo--I Believe.

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Faith and Life Student Grade 6--Revised
$11.95
Following Christ.

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Faith and Life Activity Grade 6
$7.95
New revised edition.

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Faith and Life Student Grade 7--Revised
$12.95
The Life of grace.

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Faith and Life Activity Grade 7
$6.95

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Faith and Life Teacher Grade 7-1st Edition
$12.50
Original Edition. Limited quantities.

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Faith and Life Student Grade 8--Revised
$12.95
Our Life in the Church

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Faith and Life Activity Grade 8
$6.95

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Faith and Life Teacher Grade 8--1st Edition
$12.50
The Teacher Manual offers lesson plans for covering the chapter in a five-day or a one-day session. Includes suggested reading for the teacher and step-by-step presentation of new material. Chapter-for-chapter, this book matches the revised student text, but details of each chapter may have changed.

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Family Catechesis and Diocesan Guidelines: A Panel Discussion--cassette tape
$5.95 $3.86 On Sale!!

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First Eucharist Story Coloring Book
$5.95
Beautiful story of God's personal love and concern for each individual child. Richly illustrated with detailed borders and meaningful symbols. Introduction for parents and teachers, explanation of each symbol, and suggested lesson plans.

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Home Catechesis Manual for Ages 3-5
$40.00
by Moira Farrell. Finally, a home-based program of religious education in the Montessori tradition! This spiral-bound manual offers thirty-two scripted presentations for children ages 3 to 5. Also, patterns, ideas and directions for making all the necessary hands-on materials. Topics include: items used at Mass, parts of the Mass, biblical geography, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, Parables of the Kingdom, Baptism, Creation, and others.

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Home Catechesis Manual for Ages 6-9
$40.00
by Moira Farrell. These spiral bound pages offer twenty-seven scripted presentations for chidlren ages 6 to 9. Topics include: Solar Calendar, Liturgical Calendar, Advent Wreath, Jesse Tree, Annunciation, Visitation, Epiphany, Zacchaeus, Bartimaeus, Palm Sunday, Last Supper, Eucharistic Presence of the Good Shepherd, Seder Meal, Parts of the Mass, etc. Includes patterns, ideas and directions to make the hands-on materials to accompany these presentations.

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Introduction to the Bible
$19.95
By Father John Laux. A high school text presenting the true meaning of inspiration, guidelines to understanding the Bible and the Church's role as the Bible's official interpreter. Also gives an introduction to each book of the Bible with well-chosen Scriptural passages from most of the books that render a representative example of what they are like and about.

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Miniature Chalice and Paten
$3.99
Doll-size brass vessels. Chalice is 1 1/2" high. Paten is 1 3/4" in diameter.

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More Once Upon a Time Saints
$9.95
Sixteen more saints's stories to delight the young reader. Ages 8+ for independent reading. Age 5+ for read-aloud.

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Patterns for Holy Week Figures
$8.00
Patterns and directions for cutting and painting 57 wooden figures. Includes script and simiple directions for telling all the stories from the Palm Sunday to Easter.

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Picture Book of Saints
$15.95
By Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. Colorful illustrations and easy to understand summaries of the lives of saints. 5-12 year olds. Hardcover. Gift boxed. 124 pages.
Some saints included are: Andrew, Ambrose, Ann, Anthony, Augustine, Barbara, Basi, Benedict, Bernard, Boniface, Bridget, Catherine, Cecilia, Christopher, Clare, Cyril, Dominic, Edward, Elizabeth Ann Seton, Frances, Gabriel, George, Helen, Ignatius, Isaac, Isidore, James, Jerome, Joan, John, Joseph, Lucy, Luke, Margaret, Maria, Martin, Mary, Matthew, Maximilian, Michael, Nicholas, Patrick, Paul, Peter, Pius, Rita, Raphael, Rose, Stephen, Teresa, Thomas, Vincent.

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Living Liturgy
$14.00
by Sofia Cavalletti. Inspired by the work of Maria Montessori, "Living Liturgy" is a book to help adults who catechize children understand for themselves the deepest, most essential aspects of the liturgy. Cavalletti presents brief reflections of core themes in the hope that they might increase conscious and active participation in the liturgy and serve as a springboard for further study.

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A Child's Treasury of Bible Stories
$16.95
Includes:
The Creation of the World; Adam and Eve
Cain and Abel; Noah's Ark; Joseph and his Brothers;
Moses; the Walls of Jericho; Samson and Delilah;
Samuel; David; Solomon; Esther; Daniel; Jonah;
Annunciation; Birth of Jesus; the Visit of the Wise Men;
Jesus in the Temple; Baptism of Jesus; Wedding at Cana;
Sermon on the Mount; Jesus Walks on Water; Jesus Heals the sick
Lazarus; The Last Supper; Betrayal; Jesus before Pilate;
Carrying the Cross; Crucifixion; and The Ascension

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Catholic Apologetics
$14.95
By Father John Laux. Covers the nature of our knowledge, justifications for our belief, proofs for the existence of God, Immortality of the soul, proofs of Revelation, reasonableness of our belief in the Church, primacy of the Pope, etc. A high school text.

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Catholic Morality
$14.95
By Father John Laux. A brief but complete book on traditional Catholic morality. Covers every basic aspect--the purpose of life, free will, the Natural Law, positive divine law, human positive laws, elements of a moral act, virtues, Christian perfections, Evangelical Counsels, nature of sin, kinds of sin, duties toward God, ourselves, our neighbor, the family, state, Church, etc. A high school text.

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Mass and the Sacraments
$14.95
By Father John Laux. The doctrine and history of the 7 Sacraments. Also covers Indulgences and Sacramentals. Topics include the Scriptural background of the Sacraments, their institution by Christ, essential requirements for receving them, their effects in the soul, etc. A high school text.

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Once Upon a Time Saints
$9.95
Sixteen saints' stories for young readers. Large type,l black and white illustrations. The saints in these stories may be the less-well-known, but after reading their stories, you will never forget them. Each one has engaging details that will stay in a child's mind. These make nice daily reading exercises for eight or nine-eyar-olds. REad aloud, 5+.

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St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism No. 1
$4.50
Covers prayers, Creed, Commandments, Sacraments, with Bible readings, study helps and Mass prayers. Illustrated. Ages 9-12.

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St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism No. 2
$5.50
This catechism aims at combining the old with the new. It retains the original text of the No. 2 catechism, but has added abundant explanations to help children understand the more difficult aspects of each lesson. Explanations are geared for middle and upper elementary students.

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St. Joseph First Communion Catechism
$4.00
Lessons on basic prayers, the sacraments, the Trinity, salvation, Holy Days and the Mass. Color illusrations. Ages 6-9.

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St. Maria Goretti Coloring Book
$4.25 $3.00 On Sale!!
This series of coloring books is now out of print! By Mary Fabyan Windeatt. Sixteen pages to color, sixteen pages of text. The story of a young Italian girl who knew the value of purity and had the strength to die for what she believed. Ages 8+. (Children who are introduced to the life of this young saint will be better prepared to meet the challenges of the secular world.)

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The New American Bible - giant print
$26.95
Magnificent edition of the New American Bible that features the largest type of any Catholic Bible in a comparable size. The focus is placed on the text, which is arranged for easy reading.
Special Features:
Giant, Easy-to-Read 14 pt. Type
Notes at the End of Each Book
Vatican II Constitution on Divine Revelation
Presentation Page
Family Record
Lands of the Bible in Full Color
No. of Pages:
2280
Size:
6 1/2 X 9 1/4
Cover:
IMITATION LEATHER

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The New American Bible - paperback
$11.75
Here is the ideal full-size Bible for students. This edition is designed with many valuable features in a clear format for easy Bible reading and study.
Special Features:
Large, Easy-to-Read 11 pt. Type
Over 70 Photographs
Self-Explaining Maps
Bible Dictionary
Doctrinal Bible Index
Complete Footnotes and Cross-References
No. of Pages:
1680
Size:
6 1/2 X 9 1/4
PAPERBACK

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Marian Devotion in the Domestic Church
$15.95
by Peter and Catherine Fournier. Spiral-bound, illustrated book suggests many ways to incorporate Marian devotion into family life. Each Marian feast is presented with a brief outline, some history, and various suggestions for a family celebration.

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Holy Bible, Ignatius Press
$21.95
Revised Standard Edition. Soft cover.

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Christian Symbols book and CD ROM
$14.95
Dover. Hundreds of symbols to suit every need: Biblical, saints, liturgical, sacramental, etc. Four different electronic formats makes these accessible to everyone.

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Our Lady of Fatima Coloring Book
$4.25 $3.00 On Sale!!
This series of coloring books is now out of print! By Mary Fabyan Windeatt. Sixteen pages of text and sixteen pages to color. Ages 8+

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Mini Brass Candlesticks (pair)
$6.95
1 1/2" tall, solid brass. Fits a standard birthday candle.
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