Garratt Publishing Catalogue 2012

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Dear Friends, Welcome!

A new look and new way to share and learn about faith New digital resources for education

Great new titles Support for sacramental programs Better service for you

John Garratt Publishing has developed and evolved over the past few years with new staff, new product types and in the context of the significant changes taking place in both the publishing industry and the religious landscape in Australia.

Across these three pillars is a digital platform as we develop new ways to distribute content in and ever increasingly digital world.

New People Recently, we went in search of a new publisher who would lead us in this change and develop the innovative resources needed in this changing world. Rosanna Morales has joined us. Her experience in educational publishing is extensive. Already she has commenced researching the needs of our customers and has spoken to many people.

These changes have caused us to review our business and take stock of what we do and what we represent. So over the last few months we have undertaken a process to determine our mission as a religious publisher and look at the type of business we want to be now and well into the future.

As we approach the end of this process a new image has been developed which signals the introduction of an exciting era for us as publishers.

Introducing ‘Garratt Publishing’ The name change is subtle; however the look and feel of our logo is dramatically different. Gone is the beloved feather which has represented us well for the last 15 odd years.

For us, its red and black colours symbolised renewal, while the feather itself was a symbol of the creativity and power of the written word.

Our new logo is designed to provide a more modern image. It maintains our link to the written word with the use of quotation marks which subtly also represent the Trinity and people together in communication.

The colours represent the three main pillars of our business: Religion, Spirituality and Education

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So Garratt Publishing is born from a proud history of publishing quality Catholic books and materials in Australian education and today we produce innovative products to reach global audiences who have an interest in Christianity and social justice. We are like a platform for people to share, connect and learn about their faith, their past and their future. As a national, independent publishing company we specialise in Catholic material for schools and communities with innovative streams of content across new and traditional media to reach broader target markets.

Jesus remains at the core of what we do. Our goals are to improve the wellbeing of people around the world through education, raising awareness and sharing knowledge about Christianity to develop life-strengthening relationships that encourage social justice and inner peace.

These changes are therefore not only ‘skin-deep’. I hope that you will see a lot more than just a cosmetic change to our appearance as well. All of us at Garratt Publishing are striving to provide the best service and value for money for all our customers.

We are forging partnerships. We are introducing a new imprint with The Broken Bay Institute. ‘Vaughan Publishing’ will focus on theology and offer resources that we develop jointly. It strengthens our connections with the theology institutions in Australia and provides us with additional expertise and knowledge. These are early days and more information will be forthcoming shortly.

New Website In the coming weeks our website will be completely redesigned to be clearer, and easier for you to use. It will enable us to provide more service via downloaded content and sample chapters of many books, and give us the ability to share ideas, thoughts and reviews about the products we supply. We are also planning to provide you cheaper prices on line. You will also be able to check your account balance, and get copies of statements as well.

Better Service We are conscious that in the recent past our service may have dropped away. We are pulling out all stops to improve our service to you quite dramatically. We have already recruited a new warehouse assistant to ensure we get your orders out in a moretimely manner and have set ourselves a goal to ship most orders in 24 hours.

New titles from Garratt Publishing Better Value We are looking at our pricing structures and will shortly announce many price reductions with even better incentives for purchases made online. We are also about to announce reductions in shipping charges to provide even more value and we are developing a range of innovative and free resources for you to use in your parish school or for yourself. Furthermore, we are also developing a number new email services: the first ‘ReMail’ will be sent to all schools shortly and will be packed with many resources that will help teachers with RE: to follow will be a similar service for parishes and people involved in mission and pastoral care.

Innovative Products and Services As publishers we cannot escape the digital revolution that is engulfing our industry, nor do we wish to. In the coming weeks you will see many new digital products being introduced by us. We have already created and have schools using our digital school diary. I believe this is the first of its kind in the world and based on feedback from schools so far will transform the way schools interact with their students and parents. See more on page 21.

So I invite you to participate in our journey.

Check out the progress of our website, download our free resources, join in the conversations that our books generate and let us know what you think. We are here to help you do God’s work.

Blessings Tony Biviano CEO, Garratt Publishing

NEW! Vatican II Reception and implementation in the Australian Church

NEW! Santamaria’s

Salesman

Working for the National Catholic Rural Movement 1959–1961

Edited by Neil Ormerod

When the Australian bishops joined the Catholic bishops from around the world in Rome for the start of the Second Vatican Council in 1962, they may never have imagined the immediate or the lasting impact that their contribution would have on the lives of the Catholic community back home in Australia.

This book marks the 50th anniversary of the convening of that council. The result is a fascinating examination of how Australian Catholics responded to the changes and challenges of the council.

Neil Ormerod is joined by emeritus scholars, theologians and historians from around Australia to not only look at the council and who from Australia participated, but also the attitudes and expectations of Catholics here towards the council in 1962.

Other contributors include Clare Johnson, Joel Hodge, David Pascoe, Orm Rush, Gerard Kelly, David Ranson, Margaret Beirne, Peta Goldberg, Matt Digges, Vicki Clarke, Richard Lennan, Francis J Moloney and Anthony Kelly.

Includes 13 essays, a preface by Gerald O’Collins SJ and a foreword by Archbishop Philip Wilson.

ISBN 978 1921 9462 57 Available June 2012

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Kevin Peoples

Author Kevin Peoples was a leader in the YCW in the 1950s. His book celebrates the critical role played by young workers in the Church and their world in the 1950s, and the genius of Joseph Cardijn whose ‘See Judge and Act’ technique of formation integrated the spiritual with the secular. Peoples was an organiser for the NCRM from 1959–1961. Within the narrative frame of his own involvement, the author shows how Santamaria’s charisma and authoritarian character continuously subverted the NCRM’s aims as an official form of Catholic Action. After the attack on Santamaria’s industrial movement by the leader of the ALP, Dr HV Evatt in October 1954, Santamaria controversially pressed the NCRM into acting as his anti-communist arm in rural Australia. The book analyses opposing views of Catholic action and argues that Santamaria’s failure to adopt the Jocist system of Catholic Action was one of the main reasons for the failure of the NCRM. The drama in this new memoir highlights the clash between Santamaria and the then Fr John N Molony, now emeritus Professor of History at the Australian National University, at the La Verna Monastery in Melbourne in 1961.

Molony tired to wrest control of the NCRM in an attempt to establish an adult movement of Catholic Action based on YCW principles.

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NEW! Flying in

the Face of Tradition Louis DeThomasis FSC

The quandary in which the Catholic Church finds itself right now is what Brother Louis De Thomasis calls ‘a crisis of confidence’. In this insightful, provocative and hopeful new book, he points to a way of unravelling the quandary by returning to the church’s historic belief in tradition – ‘the lived experience of the faithful’ – as a source of ongoing revelation and renewal.

This is not an attack by someone intent on bringing down the church but rather a wake-up call for the church itself to recognise and embrace globalisation, diversity and democratisation, and begin to rebuild what DeThomasis calls koinonia or communion.

In this book he urges the institutional church to change quickly and fundamentally if it is to recover its credibility and authority.

Louis DeThomasis FSC is a brother of the De LaSalle community of brothers. He was president and professor of interdisciplinary studies at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from 1984 to 2005, and is co-founder and former president of the Christian Brothers Investment Services, Inc. He is currently president of CBISGLOBAL Europe based in Rome where he now resident. He is the author of books and articles on Christian education and has received much recognition for his lifetime of service to the church.

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NEW! Women

NEW! Women in

Ministry

Deacons Past, Present, Future

Gary Macy, William T Ditewig and Phyllis Zagano Foreword by Susan A Ross

The tremendous growth of the permanent order of the deacon in the Catholic church carries with it lingering and inevitable questions about women deacons.

In these three original essays by experts on the diaconate, Gary Macy, William T Ditewig and Phyllis Zagano evaluate the question of women deacons from historical, contemporary and future perspectives in conversation with one another and with the whole church. The result is essential reading for all who are interested in ecclesiology and in questions of women in ministry, as well as for deacons and deacon directors.

Gary Macy, Phd, is the John Nobili, SJ, Professor of Theology at Santa Clara University. Deacon William T. Ditewig, PhD, is director of lay and deacon formation in the Diocese of Monterey in California and former executive director of the Secretariat for the Diaconate of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, DC. Phyllis Zagano, PhD, is senior research associate-in-residence and adjunct professor of religion at Hofstra University.

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Written by Phyllis Zagano

This book makes an important contribution to the international conversation on the place of women in ministry. The essays are both readable and infused with research on the restoration of ordained women deacons.

Dr. Zagano has clearly scoped a legitimate area of discussion and is providing invaluable assistance to the Church in moving forward to a renewed future.

Bernadette Flanagan, PhD, Head of Research, All Hallows College, Dublin City University, Ireland

Phyllis Zagano examines early ecclesial practices, cites current realities within churches in communion with Rome, and articulates implications for participation in church governance as she carefully and cogently invites readers to consider the ordination of women as deacons – a blessed and sacred form of ministry – within the Roman Catholic Church. Readers are left with only one question: Why not?

Mary Hughes, OP, Prioress, Dominican Sisters of Amityville and past president, Leadership Conference of Women Religious ISBN 978 192194 618 9 Available June 2012

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NEW! Jesus and

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Written by Frank O’Loughlin

Young People Developing a vision for a Catholic Youth Ministry

Written by Denis Edwards

Author Frank O’Loughlin argues that the decline in attendance and numbers of those entering religious life in the Western world can be attributed to a shift from Christianity to pluralism which originated in Western Europe. “We are dealing with a changing situation which goes beyond the church while affecting it radically”.

O’Loughlin, a senior priest in the Melbourne Archdiocese, argues that the resultant social, cultural and political changes have enormous religious repercussions at a time when people are also troubled by the church’s handling of numerous crises including the sexual abuse crisis, pastoral inadequacy and even pastoral failure.

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NEW! Empowering

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“Ecological conversion … is the radical change of mind and heart that leads to a deeper love and respect for all creatures as having their own integrity before God: it involves change to a sustainable lifestyle, to sustainable patterns of production and consumption and to sustainable economic and political choices.”

If the good news is that many people around the globe have begun to recognise that we are called to a new way of being on Earth, how can we be sure that this is congruous with the message of Jesus in the gospels?

In this new book Denis Edwards encourages us as Christians to wholeheartedly embrace ecological conversation and to connect with people around the globe in their deepening commitment to the survival of life on earth.

Christian Fini OFM

“If we are truly the body of Christ with many parts, we have an obligation to include young people because the church community…is incomplete without them.”

The young people around us are a gift to our church, not just as the keepers of our beliefs and traditions, but also our calling to live the values of the gospels. Yet reaching the hearts and minds of these people and keeping them engaged and involved is not always easy. This book will ultimately challenge every Catholic community to welcome young people.

From an easy-to-understand history of the universe and the Earth, the evolution of life on this planet and our role in ensuring its future, Edwards shows that stewardship is pivotal in the Christian message for the world, and that the process of conversion includes a responsibility that all creation is a precious gift that is to be loved, respected and protected.

The invitation to actively participate is the greatest gift that we can offer young people, together with a healthy understanding of what a human being is and a care for that human being and a healthy place where they encounter Jesus Christ. In this new book by Christian Fini, a priest of the Oblates of Mary Immaculate based in Melbourne, we are told that the challenge of every parish community is to find ways to engage young people and to give them a community of which they can be a part.

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Reflections on the Psalms

A Year with Saint Benedict

Written by Sr Joan Chittister

Written by Sr Joan Chittister OSB

An explosive critique from Australian Bishop Geoffrey Robinson

Through the story of sexual abuse and the church’s response, I came to the unshakeable belief that within the Catholic Church there absolutely must be profound and enduring change. In particular, there must be change on the two subjects of power and sex.

In this simple and profound book, Sr Joan offers poignant and challenging reflections on 25 psalms, each offering a spiritual oasis away from the stresses of a world that demands more than the human soul can sometimes bear. She believes that the psalms, all pieces of poetry and music, have rich meaning for people today. Her hope is that readers will find new meaning here and then make songs of their own.

Who but Sr Joan Chittister could break open the psalms in such fresh and piercingly tender ways! Her “soul points” and “wisdom stories” are unforgettable, both contemporary and timeless – Melanie Svoboda SND author of By the Way: 100 Reflections on the Spiritual Life.

Joan Chittister is a Benedictine nun, author and speaker, and is a bold, clear voice who shows the way to God in all aspects of life, and particularly through prayer.

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Drawing on his own experience in responding to abuse, Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, in this explosive work, methodically offers a critique of the church’s use and misuse of power, from the pope proclaiming infallibly down to the preacher claiming a divine authority for every word spoken from the pulpit.

Going back to the bible and, above all, to the teaching of Jesus, he presents an approach to sexual morality that is profound, compassionate and people-centred. He stresses the priority of the hierarchy of holiness over the hierarchy of power.

He offers nothing less than a vision for a church of the third millennium – a church that wants to see in its members the responsibility appropriate to adults rather than the obedience appropriate to children, and wants to help all people to grow to become all they are capable of being.

Readers will love or hate this book, but will not be able to be neutral.

Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, who has degrees in Philosophy, Theology and Church Law, was Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Sydney from 1984 until his retirement in 2004. In 1994 he was elected by the Australian Bishops to the National Committee for Professional Standards, coordinating the response of the Catholic Church in Australia to revelations of sexual abuse, and from 1997 until 2003 he was co-chairman of this committee.

Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church RECLAIMING THE SPIRIT OF JESUS BISHOP GEOFFREY ROBINSON

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In The Radical Christian Life: A Year with Saint Benedict, Joan Chittister encourages us to look at these questions. In a masterful introductory essay, she considers how the insights and values of the sixth-century monk can illuminate today’s search for a meaningful life. Then she leads us through the year with twelve stories from Benedict’s life, one for each month, drawing nourishment from them with daily reflections that help us develop our own spiritual lives in this day and age. In this book again, Joan Chittister charges the reader to respond to our Christian calling.

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Going back to the bible and, above all, to the teaching of Jesus, he presents an approach to sexual morality that is profound, compassionate and focused on people.

He stresses the priority of the hierarchy of holiness over the hierarchy of power.

Bishop Geoffrey Robinson was Auxiliary Bishop in the Archdiocese of Sydney from 1984 until his retirement in 2004.

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Written by Bishop Geoffrey Robinson

Drawing on his own experiences in responding to abuse, Bishop Geoffrey Robinson, in this explosive work, methodically offers a critique of the church’s use and misuse of power, from the Pope proclaiming infallibility down to the preacher claiming a divine authority for every word spoken from the pulpit.

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The Breath of the Soul

Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church Reclaiming the Spirit of Jesus

ROBINSON

The Radical Christian Life

Confronting Power and Sex in the Catholic Church

Songs of the Heart

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rawing on his many years of communicating the Christ story within different cultural settings, Kevin Treston offers an inclusive approach to telling the Christ story within the context of creation. For two thousand years the Christ story has been a significant influence on the story of humankind, especially in Western orientated countries. However, there is now clear evidence that the Christ story is being marginalised in Western countries.

A growing awareness about ecological concerns and sustainability of the earth’s resources is now challenging people to review their ecological responsibilities.

Modern science and cosmology observe an interrelatedness among all things in creation. All cultural and religious traditions stand on the common ground of the earth. In a world where there is growing ecological and global consciousness among peoples, there is an urgency for humanity to unite to work for humane and just living for all as well as for care of the earth. Religious faith must speak about both human destiny and the destiny of creation.

For Christians, the Incarnation places the Christ story right at the heart of the web of life in the universe. How can the Christ story be told and lived so that it becomes the Universal Christ story for Christians and for those from other religious traditions and cultures? The aim of the Universal Christ story is to enhance the wellbeing of all beings in creation and blend the Christ story with other religious and cultural stories so that the heart of the Gospel message of ‘life in abundance’ is realised.

In this book Kevin proposes a way forward for the Christian community which draws its inspiration from the story of Jesus the Christ and the story of the universe.

Each chapter concludes with questions for reflection.

Kevin TresTon has worked for many years across the globe in the areas of education, leadership, spirituality, theology, scripture and personal development.

He has a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Notre Dame (Indiana, USA) and post doctoral studies from Washington, Chicago and Boston educational institutions. Kevin is a member of the Association of Practical Theology Oceania with a special interest in practical theology applied to creation and is the author of seventeen books. Kevin and his wife Kathryn live in Brisbane, Australia. johngarrattpublishing

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In the Prologue of his Rule, St Benedict maps out the road that leads to heaven; he lays the foundation for life in a community that seeks God. The themes that are present throughout the Rule – obedience, humility, prayer, fear of the Lord, eternal life – are grounded in this important Prologue.

Michael Casey delves into the richness of meaning that can be found in Benedict’s words. These reflections, first given as talks made available on his community’s web site, build a bridge between the sixth-century text and twenty-first century Christians.

Michael Casey OCSO has been a monk of Tarrawarra Abbey since 1960. After completing a degree in Scripture at Leuven, he received his doctorate from Melbourne College of Divinity for a study of desire for God in the writings of Bernard of Clairvaux.

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Kevin Treston has worked for many years across the globe in the areas of education, leadership, spirituality, theology, scripture and personal development.

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Sacramental resources from Garratt Publishing Baptism

Reconciliation aims to support you as you help your child prepare to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. Its main teaching is that the sacrament re-affirms the constant truth of God’s love and forgiveness for the times we fail and need forgiveness.

Reconciliation

Jesus brings hope and healing We celebrate forgiveness Reviewing the day The shape of Reconciliation Building bridges — making peace

A Practical Guide for Parents

A Guide for Parents

Kathy Horan provides a brief introduction to the Church’s teachings on Reconciliation and explains how the celebration of the sacrament has changed since the Second Vatican Council.

She uses brief reflections from Scripture to demonstrate that Jesus always proclaimed God’s readiness to forgive our wrongdoings no matter the circumstances. She offers ten themes that parents and children can explore together: Created in God’s image The Baptism of Jesus Baptism – a new creation We make choices Brokenness

Geoffrey Plant

Eucharist aims to strengthen your relationship with your child and affirm your role as parents. It provides a brief introduction to the key teachings of the Catholic Church on the significance of the Eucharist, together with Baptism and Confirmation, in initiating people into full membership of the Church.

A Practical Workbook for Parents and Children

A practical workbook for parents and children

Each session contains a scripture story, family reflection and a prayer time. With the help of Ian James’s illustrations, she clearly outlines the procedure for the different forms of the Rite.

Kathy Horan provides ten sessions to facilitate your discussions with your child during the preparation time.

She links your role to how the gospels portray the way that Mary and Joseph went about preparing Jesus to become a full member of their Jewish community. In doing so, Kathy links the gospel stories to everyday family events and provides an explanation of the meaning of the Mass and how we should approach reception of Eucharist.

She provides material for ten sessions: The family at Nazareth Joseph and Mary took Jesus to the Temple Jesus with family and friends Jesus with Martha, Mary and Lazarus at Bethany The Last Supper Jesus continues to be present The Catholic community The shape of the Eucharist (Mass) Called to share Jesus’ mission to the world

Kathy Horan has worked extensively in leadership positions in Catholic schools in South Australia. She is currently Deputy Principal and Religious Education Coordinator at Rosary School, Prospect. Kathy holds Masters degrees in Theology and Educational Leadership and a Graduate Certificate in Catholic Studies. She has been a Religious Education consultant for the Archdiocese of Adelaide and has a particular interest in supporting the faith formation of families.

This book examines Baptism and amid the rite of Christian initiation.

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This booklet offers a simple explanation of the various stages of the celebration of baptism and the rich symbolism if this ancient ritual. It also explains the role of parents and godparents so that they can participate meaningfully in the ceremony.

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Each session includes a summary of the gospel passage, a reflection time, a prayer time, and a suitable prayer.

You will also find an explanation of the symbols used and common prayers of the Church. In addition, you can download free children’s activity sheets, parish invitations and prayer services related to these themes.

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Reconciliation aims to support you as you help your child prepare to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. Its main teaching is that the sacrament re-affirms the constant truth of God’s love and forgiveness for the times we fail and need forgiveness.

With the help of illustrations by Ian James, Horan clearly outlines the procedure for the different forms of the rite.

The book is backed up by worksheets which can be downloaded.

Popular author Kathy Horan provides a brief introduction to the church’s teachings on reconciliation and explains how the celebration of the sacrament has changed since the Second Vatican Council.

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This is an excellent resource for parents. Attractively presented and written in very accessible language, the workbook provides just the right balance of theological information, gospel stories, prayers and practical suggestions to enable parents to accompany their children in their faith journey.

Jenny O’Brien, Liturgy educatOr, Office fOr WOrship, adeLaide.

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The layout is family friendly and easy to follow. The thematic approach allows families to centre upon relevant biblical stories as the basis for discussion, prayer and reflection time together.

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The book offers ten themes that parents and children can explore together. Each session contains a scripture story, family reflection and a prayer time.

Fr Geoffrey Plant is a priest based in Sydney. His ministry has been in education at secondary and tertiary levels, but parish work is his first love. Other titles by Geoff Plant include Releasing the Captive, Welcoming the Outsider and Ascending the Mountain.

Eucharist A practical workbook for parents and children

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In presenting a child for baptism, parents are preparing for a second birth, like a birth in to the Christian community.

Kathy Horan is Campus Principal of Nazareth Catholic College, Flinders Park primary campus, and has worked extensively in leadership in Catholic schools within South Australia. She holds a Master of Theology degree, Master of Educational Leadership, and Graduate Certificate in Catholic studies. Kathy has worked for Catholic Education SA as a Religious Education Consultant and has a particular interest in supporting the faith formation of families.

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Eucharist aims to strengthen your relationship with your child and affirm your role as parents. It provides a brief introduction to the key teachings of the Catholic church on the significance of the eucharist, together with baptism and confirmation initiating people into full membership of the church. Kathy Horan provides ten sessions to facilitate your discussions with your child during the preparation time. She links your role to how the gospels portray the way that Mary and Joseph went about preparing Jesus to become a full member of their Jewish community. In doing so, she links the gospel stories to everyday family events and provides an explanation of the meaning of the mass and how we should approach reception of eucharist.

Download free worksheets to in conjunction with most sacramental programs.

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Becoming Catholic

Becoming a parent's guide to baptism, confirmation, eucharist, & reconciliation

A Parent’s Guide to Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist and Reconciliation Kathy Horan

Becoming Catholic sets out in word and illustration to explain to parents the changes that have taken place in the celebration of the sacraments.

It looks specifically to provide easy answers to why things are different now, what it means to be a part of a Christian community, why baptism, confirmation and eucharist are called the sacraments of initiation and the different ways to celebrate reconciliation. It also explains how parents can help in the preparation of their children, as well as providing assistance on how to participate in the different parts of the mass. The trend has been to make sacramental celebrations a parish event and to involve parents in the preparation of their children. This new collaboration has been accompanied by a re-discovery of how the sacraments were celebrated in the early church.

Kathy Horan

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Confirmation has received particular renewal following the Second Vatican Council. It is now seen, along with baptism and eucharist, as part of the process of initiation into the Catholic church. Reception of the sacrament varies from diocese to diocese; some offer the sacrament together with first eucharist; others separately at the end of primary school.

Kathy Horan explains the changes that have taken place and points out that, whatever the diocesan practice; confirmation is seen by all as the second formal step of initiation.

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Liturgical resources from Garratt Publishing Liturgical Year Years A, B and C with Fr Geoff Plant Geoff Plant uses the element of surprise to when introducing the gospels to a faith community. In these reflections, he invites us to share his delight in something from his own discovery of our contemporary secular world which has made its mark, from people to places. In a deft conclusion, he draws the two worlds together so that we are suddenly, clearly and unforgettably instructed in holy understanding. Spiritual growth is the result. These homilies will be welcomed by priests and Church workers, any one taking bible studies in groups or as individuals, and anyone wishing to enrich their own spiritual understanding.

FR GEOFFREY PLANT is pastor of St Luke’s Parish, Revesby, within the Archdiocese of Sydney. Ordained in 1972, Geoffrey’s ministry has been in education at secondary and tertiary levels, but parish work is his first love. He studied theology at the Yarra Theological Union in Melbourne, and at Sydney University.

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Matthew’s community consisted of Jews who had accepted Jesus as their Messiah, but also of gentiles. These Jewish Christians were no longer welcome in the local Jewish synagogues and they were struggling to hold in tension their Jewish identity with the revelation of God in Christ, the old with the new. They’re going through an identity crisis.

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Geoff Plant’s homilies teach by surprise! In each, he first devotes time to offer his knowledge of the biblical aspect of the given reading, from settings to scholarship. Then he invites us to share his delight in something from his own discovery of our contemporary secular world which has made its mark, from people to places. In a deft conclusion, he draws the two worlds together so we are suddenly, clearly and unforgettably instructed in holy understanding. Spiritual growth is the result.

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These homilies will be welcomed by priests and Church workers, students of Biblical Studies, Bible Study groups and individuals wishing to enrich their own spiritual understanding.

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I have called this collection of homilies Welcoming the Outsider, thereby sounding a note that resonates throughout Luke’s gospel, and which is particularly evident in stories unique to Luke…In Luke’s gospel, the final words that Jesus spoke from the cross to another human being were addressed to an outsider: “Today you will be with me in paradise.” Jesus died as he had lived, welcoming the outsider.

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The evocative title of this volume arises from the incident that Mark places at the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry which may also provide an interpretative key to the gospel. This dramatic event is an exorcism in the synagogue at Capernaum.

We meet a man with symptoms that a modern reader might identify with epilepsy, and Jesus heals him. He has been set free, released from captivity, and that is what exorcism is all about.

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The evocative title of this volume arises from the incident that Mark places at the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry which may also provide an interpretative key to the gospel. This dramatic event is an exorcism in the synagogue at Capernaum.

We meet a man with symptoms that a modern reader might identify with epilepsy, and Jesus heals him. He has been set free, released from captivity, and that is what exorcism is all about.

Exorcism does not feature in the everyday experience of most 21st century readers. But the reality behind demonic possession is very much with us today because we are held captive by forces over which we have little or no control, forces that rob us of freedom, alienate us from God and others, and stunt our human growth. Many modern addictions can hold us captive. Not only the substance addictions which may come easily to mind but also our addiction to possessions, to wealth, to position and power and to busyness.

Jesus invites us into the desert to confront the truth about our own lives and the choices we make, to make a personal stocktake.

Geoff Plant’s third volume of gospel reflections also issues an invitation: to engage more deeply with the word by reflecting on the Sunday gospels. He once again proves that he is an eloquent and engrossing master storyteller. He breaks open the word, drawing together the biblical and contemporary contexts. His stories inform and delight illuminating the text to deepen understanding of the Gospels and enhance participation in the Sunday liturgy.

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One of the criticisms constantly leveled against Jesus by they Pharisees was that he welcomed sinners and ate with them.

Anthropologists point out that you can learn a great deal about a society by looking closely at who eats together. They argue that the dining table is a miniature of society at large. In choosing to eat with ‘outsiders’, Jesus confronts us with a powerful parable of the kingdom, not in words but in action.

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Welcoming the Word with Sr Verna Holyhead In these volumes of weekly reflections on the Sunday Lectionary, Australian Good Samaritan Sr Verna Holyhead moves deftly between the Old and New Testament readings providing theological context and tying the texts to contemporary concerns. Rich in references to poetry and history, these reflections are infused with the Rule of St Benedict, which invites Christians to take the two testaments as ‘the truest guides for human life’.

The supplementary series of conversations between the Liturgy of the Word and the Rule extend the weekly reflection. A sourcebook for pastoral ministry or a reference for personal or communal reflection, this volume will assist believers who desire to engage more deeply with the Word.

There is much comfort to be found in these pages, and challenge too. Building on Rock will certainly help many readers to move the liturgical texts in the direction of a personal lectio divina and to feel more acutely the urgency of the biblical message in their own daily lives.

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Sundays Under the Southern Cross with Mary L Coloe An economical resource for readers, teachers and anyone wanting a brief informed reflection on the gospels. Mary Coloe’s gospel reflections offer readers brief yet thoughtful, contemporary introductions to the Sunday gospels of the liturgical year. Luke is the focus of Year C. He shows Jesus giving a message of joy and celebration, of inclusion, and of faith moving forward. Such progress and honesty met resistance, and Luke’s Gospel continues to challenge each of us today in our own faith practice. Mary Coloe interprets the gospel message and then draws out these challenges in a modern Australian context in a quiet, questioning manner.

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Giving everyone on earth a sense of value and hope is central to the gospel message. In Matthew’s Gospel, we are instructed by Jesus to feed the hungry, welcome the stranger, clothe the naked, tend the sick and visit those in prison.

A Friendly Guide to Social Justice is an ideal resource for use in schools or in parish and community education programs. It shows that social justice is at the very heart of our faith and traditions in both the old and new testaments and how this became a way of life for Christians over the centuries.

The book provides insight into the papal encyclicals that have placed the church at the forefront of international campaigns demanding social justice for all. It also provides examples of leading figures who have worked hard to guarantee social justice, not least our very own Mary MacKillop and Julian Tennyson Woods, Archbishop Daniel Mannix, Cardinal Moran and Mum Shirl, as well as leading international figures such as the founder of the St Vincent de Paul Society, Frederick Ozanam, Raissa and Jacques Maritain, Popes John XXIII and Paul VI, Barbara Ward, Archbishop Romero and Archbishop Helder Camara.

This book will help Catholics, young and old, see how they too can strive for social justice in our communities and cities, in remote regions of Australia, and indeed

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When the bishops of the Catholic world gathered in the Vatican in 1962 for the Second Vatican Council, they initiated a process of change which would restyle the way Catholics worshipped and celebrated liturgy.

In the style which is typical of the other books in the Friendly Guide series, Vodola explains in easy terms the history of change that was already happening in the church prior to Pope John XXIII initiating the council and how he became focussed on the process of modernisation early in the 20th Century.

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One of Australia’s greatest living scripture theologians Francis J Moloney again brings the world of the gospels to life in this addition to the Friendly Guide series of books. He introduces us to the Gospel of Mark in a style that is not only friendly, but which provides a foundation for any further study of Mark and the relevance of this gospel as we live our own modern lives.

Moloney explains that while the Gospel of Mark is the shortest, it is in some ways the most challenging of the four Gospels.

From what we have already seen in tracing the relationship between Jesus and the disciples in the gospel, it is clear that there are at least two parts to the gospel. Francis J Moloney SDB is an internationally renowned scripture scholar and leader of the Australian province for the Society of Don Bosco.

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by Dorothy Lea, due October 2012 A Friendly Guide to John’s Gospel

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“For some it is a meal. For some it is a sacrifice.

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Others like to emphasise the community aspect – the community gathering together, very conscious of one another. For some it is a deeply personal prayer. For others it is a sacramental celebration embracing the entire world. For some its very essence is expressed in the coming together (the communion) of those present. For others, it is the moment to celebrate the sacredness of life in joy and gratitude. For some worshippers it is a celebration of a reconciliation which forgives and unites. For others, unity and reconciliation are pre-requisites for its proper celebration. Some celebrate it once a year. Others celebrate it four times a year. Some celebrate it every Sunday and for others it is a daily event of thanksgiving and grace.” (From the Introduction) In A Friendly Guide to the Mass Tony Doherty opens up the treasures of the Mass and through story, humour, history and colourful imagery he offers us an insight into the heart of this ritual

Friendly Guides are a new initiative by John Garratt Publishing designed to provide easily accessible information on themes fundamental to understanding the Catholic faith.

This new series is written and presented in the style of the highly successful So You’re Working for the Catholic Church and its companion volumes. Some of Australia’s foremost scholars and theologians have accepted the invitation to write at an introductory level in their fields of expertise and

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tony Doherty is currently the pastor of a Sydney parish. During four decades of pastoral ministry as a diocesan priest, he has been a hospital chaplain, adult educator and contributed to ABC radio and television. His life-time search is to find an appropriate language of faith for contemporary adults. He is the author of a very successful series of books So You’re Working for the Catholic Church, So You’re Seeking to Renew Your Faith and So You’re Sending Your Child to a Catholic School published

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suited to an introductory level readership. For students and teachers it will be an invaluable resource to supplement the Religious Education program. Similarly, parish groups, RCIA teams and candidates or anyone wanting to improve their understanding of the foundations of scripture, will find this text indispensable.

have produced texts which are clear, concise and readable.

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in their fields of expertise and have produced texts which are clear, concise and readable.

The Friendly Guides are bursting with colour and creativity, featuring photos, icons, maps, charts, summary boxes and original artwork. The format is attractive and engaging and will provide an invaluable resource for teachers, students, parish groups, RCIA teams and candidates and anyone searching for a clear explanation of Catholic tradition. Titles soon to be published include Jesus and The Mass.

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which is at once both ancient and new. The language is clear and accessible, the style is, as the title suggests, friendly. There are references to the Catechism and the scriptures, useful facts and reflective quotes. Tony takes a gentle but thorough approach which will appeal to students and teachers, catechists and RCIA candidates, seekers and searchers of all ages and levels of education.

In keeping with the format of the Friendly Guides series this book is beautifully presented in full colour with photos, information boxes and bright and engaging design.

ho wrote the New Testament? How has it come down to us in its present form? What did the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ mean for Jesus’ first followers, St Paul and the early Christians?

How can we use New Testament scripture to deepen our faith?

Francis J Moloney SDB answers such questions in A friendly guide to the New Testament. Beautifully presented and illustrated throughout in colour with icons and original artwork, the guide is written from historical and faith-based perspectives and is designed for those who are new to Bible study.

It contains readings and commentary on specific passages of scripture, helpful ‘Did you know’ boxes for each chapter and a step by step guided experience of praying with scripture.

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Andy has an interest in asylum seekers and refugee communities and issues, being involved in community groups. He has served for many years as chaplain to the Melbourne Laotian and Cambodian Catholic communities, has written widely on refugee issues and is chaplain to the Immigration Detention Centre in Melbourne.

In A Friendly Guide to Jesus, Andrew Hamilton SJ looks for answers to questions about Jesus. Not just who was he but who is he for us today. How can faith in Jesus help us to understand what really matters? What does it mean to be a follower of Jesus – how can we live happily and well as Christians? It is a guide book in the search for meaning, incorporating story and art, maps, charts, scripture guides and information boxes.

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Young people are right to be asking big questions.

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I welcome the timely publication of this Australian Children’s Mass Book. The Mass Book is contemporary, incorporates the changes in the liturgy and presents a very clear and accessible understanding of what it is that the Catholic community is engaged in when it gathers to celebrate the Eucharist. Changes in the liturgy have been incorporated simply, and the colourful illustrations attract attention to and enhance the text. Children and their parents will find this Mass book a great assistance for understanding the Mass and for prayerful reflection and involvement in the liturgy.

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The Order of the Mass - Overview We Gather to praise God We Listen to God,s word in the Bible We Give Thanks for the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

We Receive the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ in communion

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by Geoff Hocking, and text approved for use in Australia, this missal for juniors will become the new essential resource for schools, parishes and catechists, as well as a much sought-after sacramental gift. The text in this book has been approved for use in Australia by the Australian Bishop’s Committee for Liturgy, ICEL and the Archdiocese of Melbourne.

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Dr Margaret Ghosn is a Maronite Sister of the Holy Family. She graduated as a Doctor of Ministry in 2008, and was awarded the Beth Blackall prize for outstanding thesis. Dr Ghosn has also completed a Master of Theology, Master of Education, Bachelor of Theology and Bachelor of Science (Hons). She has published articles in various journals including on youth ministry. In 2009 she took up the role of Head of Department - Pastoral Theology with the Broken Bay Institute.

She is also Conjoint Lecturer / Honorary Associate for the School of Humanities and Social Science at The University of Newcastle and is an Honorary Fellow with the Australian Catholic University. She has worked extensively with Sydney Maronite youth at educational, pastoral and spiritual levels, at Our Lady of Lebanon College and Parish. Over the last decade she has been involved in Secondary education both at a teaching an administrative level. In her ministry in the local parish she directs annual retreats, spiritual days, writes weekly Gospel reflections and has contributed to a weekly Maronite radio programme.

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All I confess to almighty God and to you my brothers and sisters that I have greatly sinned in my thoughts and in my words in what I have done and in what I have failed to do through my fault through my fault through my most grievous fault; therefore I ask blessed Mary ever Virgin all the Angels and Saints and you my brothers and sisters to pray for me to the Lord our God

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Catholic Youth Diary The standard Catholic Youth Diary consists of:

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Jesus calls the first disciples Jesus left Nazareth, so that what had been spoken through the prophet Isaiah might be fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, 3rd Sunday land of Naphtali, on the road by the in Ordinary Time January sea, across the Jordan, Galilee of the2012 23, Gentiles—the people who sat in darkness Matthew have seen a great light, and for4:12-23 those who sat in the region and shadow of Jesus calls the first disciples death light has dawned.” From that time Jesus left Nazareth, so that what had Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for been through the prophet Isaiah the kingdom of heaven hasspoken come near.” might fulfilled: “Land of Zebulun, As he walked by the Sea of be Galilee, he land of Naphtali, on the road by the saw two brothers, Simon, called Peter, sea, across Jordan, Galilee of the and Andrew casting a net. And hethe said Gentiles—the people who sat in darkness to them, “Follow me, and I will make have seen a great light, and for those you fish for people.” Immediately they left who sat their nets and followed him. in the region and shadow of death light has dawned.” From that time As he went from there, he saw two other Jesus began to proclaim, “Repent, for brothers, James and his brother John, in the kingdom of heaven has come near.” the boat with their father, and he called As he byand the Sea of Galilee, he them. Immediately they leftwalked the boat saw two brothers, Simon, called Peter, their father, and followed him. and Andrew casting a net. And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make Reflection fish part for people.”

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The public’s search for information about Mary MacKillop has seen many books published about the life of this great Australian and our first canonised saint. The canonisation in August 2010 has more than fostered a search for information about not only Mary’s life, but also insight to how she lived the gospel in the very streets where Australians themselves work, walk and play!

John Garratt has published a range of books about Mary MacKillop that offer the reader a deeper understanding of Mary’s commitment to God and her church. With resources for primary and secondary schools, parishes and the individual, there are numerous books that will help the reader to feel connected to Mary MacKillop as an Australian who sought to live her life by the most remarkable Australian values.

The Gift of Mary MacKillop COLLEEN O’SULLIVAN RSJ LYNNE MUIR

MARY MACKILLOP A G R E AT A U S T R A L I A N

Aiming to make this compelling story of church politics and Christian service available to all Australians, Lesley O’Brien presents a moving account of the life and times of Mary MacKillop. She reveals the extraordinary story of the ‘bold’ woman behind the veil, once outlawed by the church heirarchy and now held up by the same church as a model for others. Mary is indeed a model of courage and selflessness. Her egalitarian vision and penetrating social conscience have a special relevance for Australians of our own time.

Mary MacKillop was a tenacious woman who let nothing stand in the way of her care for the underprivileged. As a young woman in the 1860s, guided by the charming but eccentric priest, Julian Tenison Woods, Mary established a unique form of Australian religious life dedicated to the service of the poor, especially through the education of their children.

Mary’s singular vision and determination led her into conflict with the leading churchmen of her day. As bishops and priests — including those who had once been her closest allies — attempted to wrestle control of the Sisters of St Joseph from her, Mary stood steadfast in her convictions, even when excommunicated from her beloved Catholic Church and accused of alcoholism. It was a battle she was prepared to take all the way to the Vatican itself.

With the official recognition of Mary as Australia’s first saint, attention turns to the question: ‘Who was this woman?’ If Australians are to have a saint, they want one of flesh-and-blood, one truly their own. Mary MacKillop, a woman of strength, humour and compassion, does not disappoint.

Foreword by Geraldine Doogue

A Great Australian

Colleen O’Sullivan RSJ Illustrations by Lynne Muir

Here’s the perfect companion volume for getting to the heart of what made Mary MacKillop so extraordinary. Colleen O’Sullivan, herself a Josephite sister, explains why and how Mary became worthy of becoming Australia’s first saint. The exquisite calligraphy and illustrations lift the reader into sharing Mary’s sensibilities.

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Lesley O’Brien is an experienced journalist in both radio and print, having worked for the ABC and such publications as Cleo, Mode, She and HQ. She has written Mary MacKillop Unveiled with the full co-operation of the official Mary MacKillop Secretariat.

This book will delight and enthral younger readers and inspire to a greater awareness of the call to live the gospel message in their own lives.

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Readers of all ages will be invited to take their own reflective pilgrimage as they follow the life of Mary from her childhood and adolescent years in Melbourne in the 1850s, to working at a young age to help provide food for her family, to leaving home to become a teacher before founding the religious order of the Josephites.

When Mary MacKillop exchanged her clothes for a simple black dress and dedicated her life to God in 1868, she embarked on a personal journey to bring the gospel message poor and underprivileged people across Australia and New Zealand. She founded schools, hospitals, aged care facilities and other charitable organisations, many of which still exist today. In August 2010, she was declared a saint by Pope Benedict .

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Just who was this woman Mary MacKillop? We know about her work. We have insights to her early years.

We’ve read many articles about her. But it’s this book which has so famously introduced this saint as the great Australian who took the gospel message to some of the neediest people in Australia, and established charitable organisations and services which continue to live that gospel message today.

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Mary MacKillop was a tenacious woman who let nothing stand in the way of her care for the underprivileged. As a young woman in the 1860s, guided by the charming yet eccentric priest, Julian Tenison Woods, Mary established a unique form of Australian religious life dedicated to the service of the poor, especially through the education of their children.

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This book presents Mary MacKillop as a very inspiring role model for young people, specifically for children between the ages of 12 and 16. The text specifically encourages early secondary students to look at Mary MacKillop as an ordinary woman who transformed the church in Australia, and who tailored social justice across the country through education, healthcare and other services. Mary is shown not only as someone who lived the gospel message in her own life, but someone who was also a pioneer, an educator, feminist and a political realist, as well as a champion of anyone in need. Her attributes became actions and the changes she made to the world around her back then exist today in schools, hospitals, aged care facilities and other major charitable organisations.

The focus of Mary as someone upholding gospel values and seeking opportunities to promote gospel is ideal.

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Founded in Penola, South Australia in 1866 we now have over a thousand Sisters living and in ministry throughout Australia and New Zealand, as well as Ireland, Peru, East Timor, Scotland and Brazil.

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This book is now a popular resource used in primary schools across Australia to encourage children to focus on the wellknown qualities which so many people associate with Australia’s first saint, such as courage, thankfulness, care for others, trust in God, her belief in goodness, ability to forgive, resilience in the face of challenge, and her great welcome for all people. The book is divided into chapters based on these themes depicting more than 80 prayers written by children from across Australia in the year of her canonisation.

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These qualities have provided the inspiration for 80 prayers written by Australian children — the result of a country-wide search by John Garratt Publishing and the Sisters of St Joseph. The final selection includes contributions from every state by children aged 5 to 12 and has resulted in a book which is a treasure in all respects.

The prayers are written from the heart, displaying both innocence and wisdom, deep faith and a quirky humour as only children can. The pages are brought to life with original paintings of Australian flora and fauna by award winning artist and calligrapher Lynne Muir.

This publication would make a delightful gift for sacramental celebrations, graduation, birthdays or as a memento of the canonisation of St Mary of the Cross who is so dear to the hearts of all Australians.

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Have you ever wondered what you would write about Mary MacKillop if you had met her? That’s what this book is about.

When the canonisation of Mary was first proposed shortly after her death, the sisters of the order which she founded were asked to provide their own accounts in the form of letters. The result is as intriguing as they are inspiring. This book presents those letters in one easy-to-access and readable format.

These letters speak in great reverence of Mother Mary.

They show us a rare glimpse of her personal side – her discipline and stamina, her humour and her fondness for her Sisters – and give a unique insight into life in the early Sisterhood.

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The letters were lost for many years, stored away by a very careful archivist, only to be rediscovered in recent years.

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he question ‘How secular are we?’ comes out of a perplexing background. We live in a time when, on the one hand, conservative religious movements are flourishing across the globe. On the other hand, militant atheism is also on the march, at least in the Western World. This essay explores dimensions of this present set of circumstances, and addresses another reality in our social experience, that of a growing number of the younger generation who don’t care either way. To them, the question of faith or unbelief is a matter of indifference. In an environment such as this, the future we face becomes, at the least, confusing. How are we to read the signs of our time?

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The prophetic voices of the mystics, especially of female mystics, have always sounded a challenging note in Christian history.

Their words and actions go to the heart of the mystery of human beings capable of transformation by God in Jesus Christ.

Catherine of Siena (1347–1380) is one of the greatest of these, notable both for her spiritual wisdom and her remarkable talent for political action.

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here is serious academic discussion and debate in both Western and Islamic societies about the compatibility of some Muslim religious beliefs and practices with the core values needed for the functioning of a democratic society.

Access to jobs, education, health services and acceptance by the host community are important factors which facilitate that ‘wanting to belong’ attitude among migrants which is crucial for integration and social harmony. However unless migrants with strong religious identities find Australian core values to be good and no threat to their core religious beliefs, our social cohesion will collapse.

In pluralist societies like Australia future social cohesion will require a shared understanding and acceptance of some key values and ways of respecting one another as well as a shared commitment to the wider community. It also requires an effort to clarify the role of religion in the public life of a secular democratic society.

Frank Purcell

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New Era of Pastoral Leadership

The question ‘How secular are we?’ comes out of a perplexing background. We live in a time when, on the one hand, conservative religious movements are flourishing across the globe. On the other hand, militant atheism is also on the march, at least in the Western world. The following discussion explores dimensions, of this present set of circumstances, and addresses another reality in our social experience, that of a growing number of the younger generation who do not care either way…to them the question of faith or unbelief is matter of indifference. – from the introduction

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rank Purcell is a member of the Inter-Church Council and Inter-faith Network, Shepparton, in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. He was a priest for 22 years with a doctorate in theology from Rome, then service in Japan and Ireland. In 1976 he was laicised, returned to Australia and began working in health and welfare services, finally lecturing in Australian Politics at La Trobe University’s Shepparton Campus. He became interested in understanding Islam and the challenges facing Catholic and Muslim migrants in adjusting to Australian society. This essay is a summary of his research into “The Encounter of Catholicism and Islam with Australian Secular Society”.

‘In this essay I am attempting to review the main activities of the Bishops Committee for Justice, Development, Ecology and Peace under my watch, I have tried not to make the essay a mere apologia for the bishops, talking up their achievements and defending them against those critics who regarded the formation of the committee in 1987 as a retrograde step, indicative of a lack of trust in lay Catholics.’ – from the introduction

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Religion’s relevance to public life is not understood and we underestimate the importance of religion to the process of building social harmony in a multi-faith, multicultural society. Because Christianity and Islam are missionary religions with visions of transforming both the individual and the society in which people live, the role of religion in society and the relationship of religion and politics are issues Australia cannot ignore in seeking a basis for its social harmony.

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FaithGuides FaithGuides are an initiative of Garratt Publishing to encourage a dialogue in faith communities. They provide concise and readable answers to questions about contemporary and traditional faith issues.

Talking to your children about faith

by Judith Lynch Parents, grandparents and teachers will benefit from Judith Lynch’s practical advice on discussing faith with children.

They will: • Guide your parish community in its sense of mission • Engage and inspire with responses to make the Catholic church and its teaching relevant today • Encourage fuller participation in Catholic life • Nurture faith and stimulate discussion within families and communities

Easter by Gregory Day Gregory Day will give readers something other than chocolate to chew over at Easter.

Each FaithGuide is a full-colour four-page A4 brochure written by a respected Australian theologian or writer. They talk in easy tones about topics that are relevant to our faith.

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Mark’s Gospel by Fr Geoff Plant A new way of seeing provides a concise, easy-to-read introduction to the Gospel of Mark.

Christmas by Michael McGirr Tender stories of family life highlight the deep meanings of Christmas.

Ideal for parishes and schools

Pentecost by Mary Coloe We are reminded that the Spirit is not just a focus for the Confirmation class but a living, creative force for each and every one of us.

Trinity by Anne Hunt Trinitarian scholar, Anne Hunt will not demystify the Trinity but she will give insights into this central tenet of the Catholic faith and provide material for reflection, prayer and discussion.

Winter by Ann Rennie Wherever we are the change of season can be a time for reflection or a time to think about changing ourselves as the climate changes.

Refugees by Fr Andrew Hamtilton SJ Understand the big picture and the personal story on refugees, what the church teaches, where we stand as Christians in the debate and what we can do to help.

Father’s Day by Brian Doyle Let’s take some time to celebrate our Dads.

Those who are with us and those who have passed away.

Social Justice by Kathryn Boyle This is a real call to action. Social Justice issues provide opportunities for tangible expression of our faith.

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