Spirituality

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Beautifully illustrated with both original and ancient sacred art, this calendar provides (1) The Question of the Week, (2) Spiritual goals for each week drawn from the Sunday readings and developed throughout the week, (3) All the major Feasts which fall during this Seasons, (4) Links and connections to the universal church.

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Product #02-031BH
PDF download, 8 pages
PastoralPlanning (2011)

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On each day, there is a reflection, some suggestions for how to talk about this with others, activities, and a daily prayer. This is designed to be added to your parish web site, one day at a time. It can be used on the parish or youth ministry Facebook page. The short items can be used on Twitter. E-Mail them to parishioners. Print them in your bulletin. Use however you can to help people walk with Mary this Advent, a walk of faith.

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Product #02-030BH
PDF download, 29 pages
PastoralPlanning (2011)

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Just as communication is key in the development of human love relationships, prayer is essential if we are to deepen our relationship with God. Prayer is as necessary for our spiritual life as breathing is for our physical life. - The Catholic Way to Pray

Like all good Jews, the apostles prayed the daily Jewish prayers in their synagogues and in the Temple in Jerusalem. But after meeting Jesus, they were drawn to deepen their prayer. Here was a holy man who enjoyed intimate union with God and who even spent whole nights in prayer. No wonder the apostles begged, "Lord, teach us to pray."

Chances are, you too have been praying for some time, perhaps even daily. Now in your journey of faith you are seeking to increase your understanding and practice of prayer, to move more deeply in "Catholic" ways to pray, a tradition that has a long, rich history.

Highly recommended for all Catholic adults, including catechists, parish ministers, and RCIA teams, especially catechumens and candidates. Also a great gift book for neophytes!

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Product #01-092KG
paperback, 120 pages
8.5" x 5.5" | 6 oz
Twenty-Third Publications (2009)

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Filmed in the beauty of the Northwest, this scenic story offers dramatic visuals for the Gospel and gives fresh voice to the oldest truths of our faith. This DVD was chosen as a featured film in the Los Angeles Religious Education Film Showcase 2011!

DVD includes:

• Main Feature: Mary Magdalene - StoryDance (22 minutes)
• Artist’s Introduction (7 minutes)
• Guided Meditation with Christine Valters Paintner, PhD (18 minutes)
• Guided Movement and Scriptural Reflections with Betsey Beckman (40 minutes)

View the trailer below.

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Product #04-012BB
DVD
22 minutes, plus 65 minutes extra material | 0.5 oz
Vision Video (2009)

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With natural settings weaving together Biblical and 21st-century images, the liberating message of the Gospel comes to life with refreshing water for our times. As the story begins, we meet a Samaritan woman heavily burdened and hardened by the wounds of life. In the heat of the day, she approaches the village well and encounters a strange Jewish man. She braces herself, fearing the worst. However, this unknown guest proceeds to break all the cultural codes that would keep both men and women, as well as Samaritans and Jews, worlds apart … he respectfully asks the woman for a drink. With the perfect balance of boldness and gentleness, humor and healing, Jesus gradually peels back layers of deceit and self-defense to reveal the woman’s true need. Soon it is Jesus who is offering spiritual water to a heart broken-open. Now giddy with joy, the woman returns to her village, bubbling over with Jesus’ life-giving water for all!

This DVD will help RCIA teams enhance the elect and catechumen's journey. It’s also perfect for lenten reflections and women’s retreats! Also included is a free PDF download of reflection questions.

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Product #04-011BB
DVD, including PDF download of reflection questions
22 minutes | 0.5 oz
Vision Video (2012)

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This lovely prayerbook offers catechumens and candidates inspirational guidance as they move through the RCIA process. It touches upon all the aspects of the journey to baptism and conversion.

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Product #01-098KK
paperback, 32 pages
6" x 4" | 0.8 oz
Twenty-Third Publications (2011)

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These prayers are meant to sustain and enrich those who volunteer, often without thanks. This is a great gift book for volunteers.

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Product #01-058DM
Paperback, 48 pages
Twenty-Third Publications (2001)
ISBN: 978-1585951390
7.1" x 5.2" | 2.3 oz

Faith, Life & Creed redesigned and edited Doctrinal Sessions now bear the imprimatur of the Roman Catholic Church.

Your one-time purchase allows you to use, reproduce, and distribute this download for free for each member of your initiation team.

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Faith, Life & Creed Doctrinal Sessions gives every catechist all the resources needed to prepare a comprehensive, systematic, conversion-oriented catechesis for adults who are preparing to be initiated and for other faith formation gatherings. These sessions help you:

• connect catechesis to the Sunday liturgy
• teach the doctrines of the Church that flow directly from the liturgy and the liturgical year
• support your catechesis by giving you specific correlations to the Catechism of the Catholic Church
• share stories and connections from everyday life
• reflect prayerfully with others through conversion-centered questions and conversation-starters
• organize clear, complete notes for your team and session leaders
• save time by providing ready-to-print, reproducible handouts for each session

Each doctrinal session is provided as a downloadable PDF file. You keep it on your computer and use each session as needed year after year. Only pay once, and use them over and over again. You can buy them one session at a time, or save 20% and buy the entire collection of forty sessions.

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Product #09-031MB
PDF Download, 19 pages
PastoralPlanning (2011)
8.5" x 11"

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Kathleen Glavich addresses these questions and more by focusing on the nature of prayer, what Jesus taught about it, when and how to pray, and difficulties in prayer. She offers a variety of prayer forms like praying with Scripture, the Eucharist, the Divine Office, Lectio Divina, meditation, praying with mantras, the rosary, the stations of the cross and much more.

This is an essential and indispensable resource for all RCIA teams—a must have guide for your catechumenate program.

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Product #01-049KG
Paperback, 216 pages
Twenty-Third Publications (2009)
ISBN: 978-1585957569
5.5" x 8.5" | 9.5 oz

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Divided into three sections—“Praying with the Church,” “Praying with Students and Colleagues,” and “Praying for the World”—it can be used alone for meditation and reflection or with a group of fellow catechists. Meditations begin with a verse from scripture followed by a poetic reflection, and conclude with a prayer. Prayers for the times and seasons of the Church year, seasonal prayers and blessings, and prayers for the concerns of the world will help deepen your insight into the ministry of catechist and enrich your teaching.

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Product #01-106EJ
paperback, 143 pages
6,9" x 4.9" | 4.8 oz
World Library Publications (2012)

To prevent damage, each bowl is shipped separately; price includes shipping and tax.

If you've ever participated in a workshop with me (Diana), then you've probably seen me use a singing bowl. I've used singing bowls as a wordless call to worship during Masses in Lent and Advent and at other liturgies. During non-liturgical meetings, such as catechumenate sessions and faith-sharing groups, I use it to call the group back to attention after a small-group discussion or to begin the gathering with silent prayer. It's a great way to set the tone for a celebration or to focus a group.

The best way to choose a singing bowl is to try it out for yourself in person. But if you're nowhere near a place that sells singing bowls, then purchasing one from a reputable dealer is the next best way. The singing bowls I provide here are all tested and hand-picked personally by me. I believe the sound quality of these bowls are best suited for prayer, and I've made sure that these bowls are easy to make "sing."

These bowls are new, machine-made, high quality brass bowls made in Nepal. Machine-made bowls ensure a clear tone at a reasonable price. Hand-made bowls are often more expensive, and the tones can be unpredictable. Hand-made bowls typically need years for the sound to mellow.

These singing bowls come complete with a wooden mallet and a soft cushion.

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Product #05-004SB
approx. 5" to 6" singing bowl, mallet, cushion

To prevent damage, each bowl is shipped separately; price includes shipping and tax.

If you've ever participated in a workshop with me (Diana), then you've probably seen me use a singing bowl. I've used singing bowls as a wordless call to worship during Masses in Lent and Advent and at other liturgies. During non-liturgical meetings, such as catechumenate sessions and faith-sharing groups, I use it to call the group back to attention after a small-group discussion or to begin the gathering with silent prayer. It's a great way to set the tone for a celebration or to focus a group.

The best way to choose a singing bowl is to try it out for yourself in person. But if you're nowhere near a place that sells singing bowls, then purchasing one from a reputable dealer is the next best way. The singing bowls I provide here are all tested and hand-picked personally by me. I believe the sound quality of these bowls are best suited for prayer, and I've made sure that these bowls are easy to make "sing."

These bowls are new, machine-made, high quality brass bowls made in Nepal. Machine-made bowls ensure a clear tone at a reasonable price. Hand-made bowls are often more expensive, and the tones can be unpredictable. Hand-made bowls typically need years for the sound to mellow.

These singing bowls come complete with a wooden mallet and a soft cushion.

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Product #05-003SB
approx. 4" to 5" singing bowl, mallet, cushion

To prevent damage, each bowl is shipped separately; price includes shipping and tax.

If you've ever participated in a workshop with me (Diana), then you've probably seen me use a singing bowl. I've used singing bowls as a wordless call to worship during Masses in Lent and Advent and at other liturgies. During non-liturgical meetings, such as catechumenate sessions and faith-sharing groups, I use it to call the group back to attention after a small-group discussion or to begin the gathering with silent prayer. It's a great way to set the tone for a celebration or to focus a group.

The best way to choose a singing bowl is to try it out for yourself in person. But if you're nowhere near a place that sells singing bowls, then purchasing one from a reputable dealer is the next best way. The singing bowls I provide here are all tested and hand-picked personally by me. I believe the sound quality of these bowls are best suited for prayer, and I've made sure that these bowls are easy to make "sing."

These bowls are new, machine-made, high quality brass bowls made in Nepal. Machine-made bowls ensure a clear tone at a reasonable price. Hand-made bowls are often more expensive, and the tones can be unpredictable. Hand-made bowls typically need years for the sound to mellow.

These singing bowls come complete with a wooden mallet and a soft cushion.

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Product #05-002SB
approx. 3" to 4" singing bowl, mallet, cushion

Once you purchase, you'll receive an e-mail with your retreat package as a PDF file.

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This retreat can be used on a single personal retreat day or over the course of a week in separate sessions. Many people use this retreat over and over again, to help them become more conscious of the presence of the Holy Spirit deep within us.

It pairs well with a book by the same author, A New Look at Grace, which presents in plain English the understanding of grace restored at Vatican II by Jesuit theologian Karl Rahner and others.

We're sorry, but we cannot grant permission in this case (as we normally do) for you to reproduce this Retreat. If you wish to make copies to share with others, please contact us via e-mail. The cost for duplication is

-- fewer than 10 copies $.92 each

-- 11 or more copies $10.00 flat fee for as many as you wish

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Product #02-015PP
PDF download, 16 pages
PastoralPlanning.com

Your purchase allows you to use and reproduce the retreat materials for free within your entire parish or school.

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This retreat is a complete package - all talks, prayers and handouts in one, convenient package. Each of the included exercises leads to practical ways for the parents to take home and repeat or implement what they are learning.

Do This in Memory of Me is designed for a Saturday or Sunday parish retreat setting, running from about 9 AM to about 3 PM. You may shorten it by simply omitting one of the exercises. You have permission to reproduce this material for use in your own parish. One price pays for the right to make as many copies as you need.

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Product #02-013KC
PDF Download, 30 pages
PastoralPlanning (2010)
8.5" x 11"

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All of the retreat options are rooted in the Gospel and the liturgical life of the church and offer opportunities for incorporating local tradition and current events. From "twilight" retreats lasting for a couple of hours to full weekend retreats, the options for gatherings presented here are truly suited to the spiritual journey of adults. Two CDs to help with the retreats, including downloadable files of retreat handouts (with some art by Jean Morningstar, SNJM), are included.

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Product #01-002MM
Paperback, 110 pages, and 2 CDs
World Library Publications (2005)
ISBN: 978-1584591474
10.8" x 8.5" x 0.3" | 14.4 oz

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The format of this retreat is: all-day Saturday and Sunday morning. The package is reproducible and includes everything you need: schedules, talk outlines, prayer services, and handouts. (This retreat was offered in the Handbook for Success in Whole Community Catechesis but is expanded and revised in this version.)

This retreat is also available in a Thursday and Friday evening/Saturday morning format or a Friday-evening and all-day Saturday format.

Disponible en español aquí.

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Product #02-010PP
PDF download, 33 pages
PastoralPlanning.com

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The format of this retreat is: Friday evening and all-day Saturday. The package is reproducible and includes everything you need: schedules, talk outlines, prayer services, and handouts. (This retreat was offered in the Handbook for Success in Whole Community Catechesis but is expanded and revised in this version.)

This retreat is also available in a Thursday and Friday evening, Saturday morning format or an all-day Saturday/Sunday morning format.

Disponible en español aquí.

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Product #02-009PP
PDF download, 33 pages
PastoralPlanning.com

Your purchase allows you to use and reproduce the retreat materials for free within your entire parish.

Once you purchase, you'll receive an e-mail with your retreat package as a PDF file.

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The format of this retreat is: Thursday and Friday evening; Saturday until noon. The package is reproducible and includes everything you need: schedules, talk outlines, prayer services, and handouts. (This retreat was offered in the Handbook for Success in Whole Community Catechesis but is expanded and revised in this version.)

This retreat is also available in a Friday evening/all-day Saturday format or an all-day Saturday/Sunday morning format.

Disponible en español aquí.

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Product #02-007PP
PDF download, 33 pages
PastoralPlanning.com

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This retreat leads the minister through a challenging set of Christian living choices, offering affirmation and exhorting the catechist or teacher to live what they believe and let others see it.

By means of this retreat, your catechists or teachers will become living signs of faith. Their students will learn from them by watching. In the words of the sage, "Preach often. When necessary, use words."

Ideal for youth ministry volunteers, catechumenate team members, school personnel, and all in the parish who work in any ministry of catechesis.

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Product #02-011PP
PDF download
PastoralPlanning.com

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El retiro "Vivir en Cristo" es un retiro sencillo y que se adapta al horario de muchas personas; no demanda un fin de semana completo, y se deberá de ofrecer libre de costo para los participantes.

This retreat is also available in English here.

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Product #02-008PP
PDF download, 30 pages
PastoralPlanning.com

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We parish leaders must be the FIRST to deepen our intimacy with Christ. As we invite and summon others to this faith, our own faith is what attracts and guides them. Because of that, this retreat is important for everyone who works in parish ministry, whether paid or volunteer.

The Five Retreat Exercises are inspired by the Ignatian Exercises, and include:

• Sharing Faith
• Your Hunger for God
• Your Need for Healing
• Dying in Christ
• Contemplating Christ

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Product #02-012PP
PDF download, 12 pages
PastoralPlanning.com

Your purchase allows you to use and reproduce the retreat materials for free within your entire parish.

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"Father of mercy, we thank you for these your servants. You have sought and summoned them in many ways, and they have turned to seek you." –From the "Rite of Acceptance"

These words from the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults inspire this powerful retreat by Kathy Coffey.

This lovely retreat will conclude with the Ephphetha Rite, one of those recommended for the elect (See RCIA 185-205).

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Product #02-014KC
PDF download, 10 pages
PastoralPlanning.com