Ministers of care, both lay and ordained, are sent to bring the comfort of personal presence and prayer to those who are sick, homebound, isolated, or suffering. This book contains the official rites they will need to bring Holy Communion to, and to pray and share the Gospel with, those who cannot regularly worship with their parish community on Sunday. It includes the official rites they will need from the Book of Blessings and Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum. These rites include: -Communion in Ordinary Circumstances -Communion in a Hospital or Institution -Celebration of Viaticum outside Mass -Orders for the Blessing of the Sick -Order for the Blessing of a Person Suffering from Addiction or from Substance Abuse -Order for the Blessing of a Victim of Crime or Oppression -Order for the Blessing of Parents after a Miscarriage -Visits to the Sick and to a Sick Child -Pastoral Care of the Dying To further assist in this important ministry, this book also includes: -The Gospel for Sundays and holydays of obligation for Year B -New explanations of the readings for Year B -List of patron saints for the sick and the suffering

As an extension of the compassionate ministry of Jesus, ministers of care go forth from the Eucharistic celebration so that they may share the Word of God and holy Communion with those who are sick and cannot attend Sunday Mass. The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound compiles in one place all the rites a lay minister needs to perform this ministry with great care and sensitivity. The rites have been adapted for lay ministers and include those for sharing holy Communion and Viaticum, visiting the sick, blessing the sick and those who suffer, and praying with those who are dying. The Gospel texts for Year C, explanations of the readings, and a list of patron saints for those who are sick and suffering are also included in this resource, allowing ministers to more easily bring the Sunday Gospel to those in need. The 2025 edition includes the new translation of the rites from Holy Communion and Worship of the Eucharistic Mystery outside Mass.

This easy-to-use resource provides initiation ministers with the pastoral tools needed to lead dismissal sessions with adults preparing for Baptism. Through reflection and discussion, each dismissal session guide helps to develop the catechumen’s relationship with Christ, self, and neighbor by internalizing the Word, concentrating their prayer around the Scriptures, and becoming familiar with the teachings of the Church. The step-by-step format makes leading the dismissal an easy and prayerful experience. The Living Word™: Leading RCIA Dismissals, Year A includes: - Guides for dismissal sessions for every Sunday and Holyday of Obligation of Year A - Seasonal overviews, Scripture backgrounds, and preparation materials for catechists - Seasonal dismissal texts for the priest celebrant - Complete reflection texts with discussion sparkers on the readings of the day - Centering ideas and closing prayers - Suggestions for additional catechetical topics that are connected to the readings of the day - An appendix with dismissal guides for the Rite of Acceptance, Rite of Sending, Rite of Election, and the three Scrutinies

al ministers of Communion will want to have and use these official texts for bringing the Eucharist to the sick. Also useful for the confined person to read in preparation for receiving the Eucharist. Newly revised according to The Roman Missal, Third Edition. "

Those who prepare the liturgy are entrusted with a very important task—helping our assemblies encounter the real presence of Christ and be transformed and strengthened for discipleship. Life-giving celebrations of the liturgy help foster and nourish the faith of our parishioners. Sourcebook for Sundays, Seasons, and Weekdays is a trusted annual publication providing insightful, concise, and detailed suggestions for preparing the Mass each day of the liturgical year. With its focus on celebrating the liturgy well, this resource will guide parish teams in making “the liturgical prayers of the Christian community more alive” (On Sacred Music, 31). It includes: Preaching points. Additional Scripture insights for the Proper of Saints. Music preparation guidance and song suggestions. Ways to connect the liturgy to the Christian life. Original Mass texts for Sundays, solemnities, and feasts of the Lord. Seasonal worship committee agendas. Ideas for celebrating other rites and customs. An online supplement for preparing the sacramental rites. Seasonal introductions. Daily calendar preparation guides. Dated entries with liturgical titles, lectionary citations, and vestment colors. Scripture insights. Brief biographies of the saints and blesseds. Guidance for choosing among the options provided in the ritual texts.

2022: A Book of Grace-Filled Days provides a concise and structured way to listen to God's voice every day of the year.

The Catholic Handbook for Visiting the Sick and Homebound 2020 is the essential resource for lay ministers of care, especially extraordinary ministers of Holy Communion. This portable, annual resource has been updated to include all the official rites a lay minister will need from the Book of Blessings and Pastoral Care of the Sick: Rites of Anointing and Viaticum to bring Holy Communion to as well as to pray and share the Gospel with those who cannot regularly worship with their parish community. These rites include: Communion in Ordinary Circumstances Communion in a Hospital or Institution Celebration of Viaticum Outside Mass Order for the Blessing of a person Suffering from Addiction or Substance Abuse Order of Blessing for the Victim of a Crime or Oppression Order for the Blessing of Parents after a Miscarriage Visits to the Sick and to a Sick Child Pastoral Care of the Dying The full Gospel text from Sunday Mass is provided along with an explanation of the reading that lay ministers can read to those they visit. The explanations have been written with the needs of the sick in mind.