Author : Michael Pennock
A teacher for over 30 years, author Michael "Doc" Pennock, as he is affectionately called, knows that to connect with youth, you have to connect to their most heartfelt concerns. In Questions from Seventh Period, Doc Pennock gives clear, concrete answers to the tough questions about love, life and faith that concern Catholic teens the most. Doc Pennock answers questions like, "The Da Vinci Code claims Jesus was married. Is this true?", "What's so wrong with drinking a few beers or smoking pot" and more. This book will inspire teens with prayers, fun factoids and stories, while sharing wise answers and sound guidance.
Format: Quality Paperback Pages: 288 Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 Published: Sept. 2006 Quantity
Featuring a new chapter, Leading Others to Christ (co-written with Dr. Scott Hahn)by Jeff Cavins.
Jeff Cavin's My Life on the Rock is one of the most moving, inspiring and even entertaining conversion stories you will ever read. My Life on the Rock is the dramatic, emotional and humorous conversion story of Jeff Cavins, one of the brightest new teachers and converts to come into the Catholic Church in recent years. Jeff's story is one of "rebellion" and homecoming. He rebelled against his father and his faith - and then returned home after a series of providential events.
A Protestant pastor of 13 years, Jeff's story will make you laugh, make you cry, and keep you turning page after page. The host of EWTN's popular show, "Life on the Rock", Jeff spent 12 years as a Protestant pastor before returning to the Catholic faith. His story is filled with unique twists and turns: he was shot at, fasted for a month (and not by choice!), and witnessed to celebrities like Walter Cronkite, Sophia Loren, and renowned atheist, Madalyn Murray O'Hair, for which he was almost fired.
The new chapter, Leading Others to Christ, shows the Catholic reader how to lead non-Christians to a relationship with Jesus Christ, and non-Catholic Christians to see the Church as the most complete way to experience Christ.
My Life on the Rock is the perfect book for friends who have left the Church, and those who desire a powerful story of Catholic conversion. Quantity
Mary Beth Bonacci speaks to nearly 100,000 people every year. She speaks to people across the country and around the world - about friendship, about relationships, about marriage, about God's plan for sexuality, and about finding real, honest love.
And they speak back to her. They ask her questions -- about sex, about dating, about healing after a shattered relationship, about marriage, about their struggles to live love. Now, for the first time, Mary Beth has published those questions - and her answers - in a comprehensive, readable guide which addresses the details of the very real struggle that people face in trying to live real love in a world gone mad.
Through these questions and her answers, Mary Beth offers a comprehensive catechesis of the Church's teaching in the areas of marriage and human sexuality. She tackles the toughest issues - premarital sex, contraception, divorce, homosexuality, pornography and others. She gives practical advice on living the Church's teachings. And throughout it all, she demonstrates that living respect for God's gift of sexuality is the way - the only way - to find real, honest. love.
322 pages, softcover, Ignatuis Press.
Mary Beth Bonacci is the founder of Original Innocence, Inc., an organization that promotes teen chastity. She has had a regular syndicated column, is the author of We're on a Mission from God, and holds a Master's degree in Theology of Marriage and Family. Quantity
Write On shows young people how reflection and writing can help them confront their most troubling issues. Encouraging creativity in the use of poetry, prose, and organization, this pamphlet presents journaling as a tool with many uses. Techniques for dealing with emotions, goal setting, and self-realization are presented. The reflective process also helps the young person develop an appreciation of others and a sense sympathy toward all.
Write On will encourage your child's spiritual and emotional development while strengthening writing skills. 48 pages; Paperback
Fantasy literature is all the rage these days, but there's little chance that any modern writer will equal The Lord of the Rings, the magnificent achievement of the great Catholic writer J.R.R. Tolkien. Now you can get this towering masterpiece of fantasy in a deluxe new boxed-set edition, featuring a text that is free of error and closer to Tolkien’s intentions than any version yet published.
To create The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, Tolkien did much more than simply plot out a story. He created an entire world—an enchanting world of fantastic creatures, wild landscapes, and dramatic events, all imagined with a fullness virtually unequalled in all literature. But the best feature about his writing is the strong Catholic sensibility that informs this long story from beginning to end, making it beloved by Catholics worldwide since its first appearance.
If you’ve never entered Middle Earth, here’s your best chance yet. And if your kids are clamoring to see the new cinematicThe Lord of the Rings, give them this edition. Meanwhile, if you’ve long loved Tolkien, now you can replace your well-worn copies with an edition that’s made to last. Deluxe 4 volume boxed set 1434 pages. Ignatius Press Fall 2002 Quantity
Gifted youth leader Mark Hart knows teens inside and out, and as the Bible Geek®, he asks and answers the real questions that puzzle them. Dealing realistically and honestly with concerns about God, temptations, personal issues, daily life and more, the Bible Geek® speaks encouragement to the minds and hearts of kids. His solutions to typical situations teens wonder about, are rooted in Scripture and the Catholic tradition. Servant Publications Paperback 140 pages, March 2003
Tough times demand eternal truths.
For more than a decade, author, speaker, and retreat-leader Matthew Kelly has traveled the globe, sharing answers and offering the truth. They aren’t his. They’re the ones that have been taught by the Church since the first century. They’re the ones that have been lived by holy and happy men, women and children of faith since the time of Christ.
Here - in a simple, convincing, and entertaining style, are answers and truths. Here is the answer. Here is the truth. Our Sunday Visitor Spring 2003. Quantity
The pressure on teens to be sexually active only increases and multiples as the years go on. Today, teens are under enormous pressure to be sexually active. Popular culture tells them that uncommitted responsible sex is possible. Television, movies, and the Internet anxious to depict reality, find themselves promoting as perverse of sexual behavior imaginable.
More than ever, teens continue to need a clear understanding of the physical and psychological fallout of acting out sexual behavior apart from marriage.
Strongly rooted in Catholic Tradition, Sex, Love, and You: Making the Right Decision promotes the value of chastity and tells teens how their lives will be better if they refrain from sexual intimacy before marriage. In a direct, no-nonsense fashion, authors Tom and Judy Lickona examine the dangers of sexual activity and the rewards of waiting. They explore all side of the sex debate—from helping distinguish between myth and fact, to examining the physical and emotional dangers of uncommitted sex; from unearthing fallacies and popular misconceptions about premarital sex, to developing a personal plan that will allow young people to live a chaste life. Quality Paperback 192 pages. March 2003 Quantity
In a question and answer format, Catholic Answers apologist and author Jason Evert, discusses every aspect of chastity. He emphasizes that saying no to premarital sex is saying yes to authentic love. Using anecdotes drawn from stories he has heard in his speaking to youth and his own experience, Evert writes clearly and persuasively on the questions about dating, relationships, sexuality, and chastity that young people have asked him wherever he speaks. Servant publications April 2003, Paperback, 200 Pages. Quantity
The Holy Father's intent during this spectacular series of events he personally baptised as "World Youth Day" was to help people better understand and integrate their faith in their daily lives. With the help of expert photographers, skilled writers, and creative designers we have captured for you the fervour and joy with which "people of the Beautitudes" are called to live. May this souvenir album become for you a family album - an intimate record of your origins as children of God, and a constant reminder of your status as brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ. 160 pages, Twenty Third Publications, Spring 2003
"Pray It!" "Looking Back" "Saintly Profiles" "Did You Know?" "Live It!"
A full-color design and over 100 photos make the book lively and interesting for teens. Use with your parish program, school class, or youth group - or give it as a gift! Ages 12 and up.
Being a teenager can be a lot of fun. There are new and interesting people to meet, a wide variety of exciting challenges, and the pleasure that comes with greater freedom and increased responsibility. In all of this, though, there is the “tough stuff” that shapes and defines who you are and what you can grow to be. Every new situation brings with it a decision to be made. So what is the best way to deal with the tough choices that inevitably pop up? How do you stay true to who you are and what you want to become? What part do your Christian beliefs play in your decision making, and in what ways do the voices of peers, parents, and God affect your choosing?
A Catholic Teen’s Guide to Tough Stuff addresses a broad range of issues that confront youth today. Some (dating, for example) are perennial; others (such as the potential hazards of the Internet) are more recent. The issues include relationship with self, relationships with peers, and relationships with parents and other adults. Each topic is treated with straightforward but gentle wisdom and frequent splashes of humor, with a common thread of Catholic faith as the source of strength and guidance.
With straight talk on the real issues that face teens in their daily lives, A Catholic Teen’s Guide to Tough Stuff will be a valuable companion for a young Catholic journeying through the sometimes confusing terrain of adolescence. 144 pages; Paperback Ligouri Publications Spring 2004.
With clarity and conviction, Weigel examines the foundations of Catholic faith and explores the topics of grace, prayer, vocation, sin and forgiveness, suffering, and—most importantly—love. Putting a dramatic face on this invitation to Catholicism, Weigel introduces some of the figures who have shaped his faith and thought.
In these letters, George Weigel conveys the power of a faith that is at once personal and universal, timely and eternal. His book will inspire not only the young generation of Catholics but also the faithful, the doubtful, and the searchers of every age.
George Weigel is a Catholic theologian, a leading commentator on religion and public life, and the best-selling author of The Courage to be Catholic and Witness to Hope: The Biography of Pope John Paul II. Ignatius Press 2004. Hardcover, 262 pages. Quantity
50 3.5 x 5.5 inch cards with 8-page booklet. Have fun and teach the Bible at the same time! This deck of fifty high-quality cards features full-color artwork by young people and articles from The Catholic Youth Bible™ and The Catholic Faith Handbook for Youth to provide invitations for renewing faith life in the midst of a busy schedule.
The Reflect-a-Deck, packaged in a sturdy, attractive box, includes an eight-page booklet describing the deck and how to use it. "Study It!™" articles provide background about the Bible or the Catholic faith. "Pray It!™" articles help expand prayer life by exposing users to different ways to pray. "Live It!™" articles give ideas for putting faith into action. Young people can use these cards on a fifty-day retreat, beside the bed or in a backpack, to pray with friends, or to give to friends in need.
Adults can use the cards to begin conversations with young people in class or at home, individually or in groups, or to lead class or family prayers or discussions. Saint Mary's Press 2005
Sample Questions:
How many tribes of Israel were there?
The first nine chapters of which book are filled with genealogy?
Which King was not permitted to build the Temple because of his bloody war record?
System Requirements:
• Microsoft® Windows compatible only • Requires Flash Player 6 or above Quantity
As the title suggests, Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics highlights what happens throughout salvation history between God and humanity. God breaks through and connects with human history, thereby establishing a relationship with humanity.
Using the Good News translation, Breakthrough! The Bible for Young Catholics was created for young people leaving childhood and entering adolescence. Its ten special features were created to help make the Bible easier for young people to read and understand.
They will learn about the great people of the Bible, and will see how God has been breaking through in human history and connecting with humanity for thousands of years. Most important, they will discover, in the Bible, how God’s messages to key people of faith have meaning for life today.
Size: 5.5 x 8.5; 1,920 pages Select binding:
1. Ave Maria2. Ain't No Party Dialogue3. Ain't No Party4. Got The Mike On?5. Jesus Talks6. Daddy Wound7. The Great One8. World F.A.M.I.L.Y.9. Ima Do Me10. B 16 Bomber11. Ya Ya Groove12. Hangin In There Dialogue13. Hangin In There14. KW15. Peace Shout Out16. Bach me up17. Mezcia18. I'm Lovin You Quantity
Informing Your Conscience and Your Vote
by Michael J. McDermott
As Catholics living in a democratic society, teens have a responsibility to inform their conscience and their vote. During an election year they will be inundated with messages from candidates and interest groups urging them to vote for someone or for an issue. Their conscience, their experiences, and the teaching of the Church can help teens to cast their vote in a way that will respect the dignity of human life and support the development of the common good. In the pages of this book, teens will find an introduction to many of the issues they will have the opportunity to vote on, and guidance in discerning where to cast their vote. Faithful Citizen, Faithful Catholic is just the beginning of their journey to becoming a faithful citizen and a faithful Catholic.
Paperback; Size: 6 x 9; 40 pages Quantity
Teens Respond to Questions About the Faith
edited by Michael J. Daley
The art of asking good questions is a hallmark of adolescent life. But for young people, it often feels as if no one is willing to take their questions about faith and religion seriously. This conversational, engaging book written by young people themselves will turn all that around. In Why Do Catholics . . . ? Teens Respond to Questions About the Faith, teens will find responses to commonly asked questions regarding Church beliefs and practices. The contributors respond to dozens of questions in their own words, sharing their own knowledge and ownership of the Tradition and their personal experiences of integrating faith with the real world.
Paperback; Size: 6 x 9; 144 pages Quantity
In twenty-six short topical chapters, teens and young adults share their questions and real-life experiences about sexual relationships. Their questions range from "How far is too far?" to "What's wrong with cohabitation?" Two questions posed by many people of all ages both within and outside the Church are also treated: "Chastity sounds nice, but is it practical?" and "What do the Bible and celibate men know about sex anyway?"
Teens will find A Case for Chastity a readable and informative book, and their parents and teachers, particularly catechists and DREs, will find it an invaluable resource.
Paperback; Pages: 192 Size: 6" X 9" Inches Quantity
Includes a special 16 page study booklet with interviews, questions and answers, and more information. In Italian with English and Spanish subtitles, or English dubbed track.
This is a Region 1 DVD (playable ONLY in Bermuda, Canada, the Cayman Islands, United States and U.S. territories) Quantity
From playing video games to sleeping-in, teens can think of countless things they would rather do than go to Mass on Sunday morning. That is, unless they knew what they were missing. Do I Have to Go? explains the meaning and the mystery of Mass in such a way that teens will be asking, "Why wouldn't I go?"
With wit, clarity, and common sense, Matthew Pinto and Christopher Stefanick answer the tough questions teens have about the Mass; from the rituals contained in the liturgy, to the doctrines of the Eucharist and the Priesthood. When teens understand that the Mass is literally the meeting place between heaven and earth there is nothing in the world that can keep them from it. In Do I Have to Go?, they will learn:
- Why the Mass is an essential part of the Christian life - The mystery of the Eucharist as the Real Presence of Jesus’s Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity - How the redemptive work of Jesus Christ is communicated to and through the Church and the sacraments - The meaning of all the gestures and symbols of the the Mass - How the Mass has developed from its roots in the Old Testament, through its institution by Christ - The importance of the liturgical seasons for the spiritual life - And much, much more
Author: Matthew Pinto, Chris Stefanick Publisher: Ascension Press Soft cover, 175 pages Quantity
Short, interesting, and informative sketches of the lives of more than fifty Saints that will appeal to today's youth. Large, easy-to-read type and inspiring illustrations.
No. of Pages: 192 Size: 5 1/4 X 7 3/4 inches Color illustrations Cover: Paperback Quantity
