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How to Survive Working in a Catholic School
How to Survive as a Governor in a Catholic School
Whether you are practising or lapsed Catholic, practise a different faith, or are not religious at all, the Catholic school system can sometimes be a bit confusing. This book deals with all your possible concerns and more. Issues covered include getting to grips with the Catholic ethos, preparing services and knowing the correct way to address a member of clergy. It is not just for teachers: it is a fantastic aid for support staff, caretakers, lunchtime supervisors, and governors, providing a clear exposition on Catholic education.
Designed to assist all governors and those considering becoming a governor in a Catholic school. This highly practical and accessible resource looks at the key priorities that every governor needs to be confident about in order to fulfil his or her leadership role in the mission of the Church in education today. This book provides a reflective tool that works both for individuals and for the ongoing formation of a governing body as a whole, deepening readers' knowledge, understanding and effectiveness as governors of Catholic schools today.
Raymond Friel & Sr Judith Russi SSMN
Code: 1545 ISBN: 9780852314043 Price: £6.95
How to Survive in Leadership in a Catholic School Raymond Friel
Written for headteachers and those in senior leadership, this book is a personal and practical guide to leadership in Catholic schools based on the real-life experiences of the author. Friel explores how young people connect with the Gospel, the structure of the Church, what the role of a Catholic school is and should be, and how to inspire children whilst trying to balance the demands and expectations of the government, Church and parents. Code: 1568 ISBN: 9780852314227 Price: £12.95
Get the series: How to Survive Working in a Catholic School, How to Survive in Leadership in a Catholic School and How to Survive as a Governor in a Catholic School all for £25! Set of 3 Code: 1721 1
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Sr Judith Russi SSMN
Code: 1576 ISBN: 9780852314340 Price: £9.95
Choosing a Catholic School Sr Judith Russi SSMN
Choosing a Catholic School will help guide your decision-making at every step. Perfect if you are a parent looking for authoritative and impartial advice in selecting a school and the application process. Ideal for Catholic schools looking for a practical resource to help guide parents during the application and admissions period for the next intake. This book will prove an invaluable and thought-provoking first port-of-call. Code: 1729 ISBN: 9780852314616 Price: £9.95
Gospel Values for Catholic Schools A Practical Guide for Today Raymond Friel
Raymond Friel brings his vast experience of Catholic educational leadership to bear in addressing the centrality of Gospel values in the current climate in which the very existence of schools with a religious character, which pre-date state schools, is increasingly being challenged. As the title suggests, Friel’s account is rooted firmly in the Gospels and encompasses a coherent narrative of the significance of Gospel values for the Catholic school in general and its leadership in particular. Code: 1740 ISBN: 9780852314821 Price: £8.95
DVD Six Women from the Bible
DVD Put out into the Deep The Call and Challenge of Catholic Education in Today’s Church
Denis McBride C.Ss.R.
Denis McBride C.Ss.R., Timothy Radcliffe OP & Adrian Porter SJ
Fr Denis McBride gives an inspiring talk on the five women mentioned in Jesus’ genealogy and in second talk examines the unnamed woman at the house of Simon the Pharisee. Estimated runtime: 96 min.
Put out into the Deep reflects on Jesus’ call to his disciples in the Gospel of St Luke 5:1-12. Recorded at the Birmingham ICC, in front of a large audience of headteachers, Denis McBride C.Ss.R., Timothy Radcliffe OP and Adrian Porter SJ investigate how Catholic education is changing. The contributors suggest innovative approaches to overcome the challenges of everyday life and work in a Catholic school.
DVD (2 Disc) Code: 1771 EAN: 705632049082 Price: £10.96
DVD Code: 1785 EAN: 0705632049112 Price: £9.95
DVD Mental Health Resilience for Catholic Schools Using Meditation to Improve Well being Stephen McKernan & Denis McBride C.Ss.R.
This DVD provides schools with tailored resources to tackle the issues of mental health and well being, both among the students and the staff. In part one headteacher, Stephen McKernon suggests strategies to improve mental health and well being in your Catholic school. Part two introduces practical guided meditation techniques for school leaders, pastoral leaders and chaplains. Part three is a collection of scriptures selected by Denis McBride C.Ss.R. to support your school. Ideal for Inset days. DVD Code: 1816 EAN: 0705632049136 Price: £9.95
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We Prepare for Reconciliation
Francoise Darcy-Berube & John-Paul Berube This newly revised edition of the On Our Way With Jesus series, complete with short, thought-provoking, colourful sidebars invites children, parents, and catechists to enter the mysteries of faith more deeply, to pray more often, and to experience the sacraments of Eucharist and reconciliation more fully as joy-filled encounters with Jesus Christ. Written, edited, and revised by respected catechists these books are essential resources to prepare children for the sacraments. Child/Parent Code: 42048 ISBN: 9782896461370 Price: £8.95 Leader’s guide Code: 42049 ISBN: 9782896461387 Price: £15.50
We Share in the Eucharist
Francoise Darcy-Berube & John-Paul Berube Child/Parent Code: 42046 ISBN: 9782896464623 Price: £8.95 Leader’s guide Code: 42047 ISBN: 9782896461400 Price: £15.95
Francis The Pope for Kids
Follow Pope Francis on his journey from Argentina to Rome! This picture book shows children what Pope Francis was like as a child, a student, and a young
To celebrate the World Meeting of Families, The Irish Catholic newspaper launched a competition, inviting the children of Ireland to draw a picture or write a letter of welcome to
adult, including his interests in science and football. The high points of his religious life, are described in language young children can grasp. Ideal for children aged 4-8.
Pope Francis. The response was so overwhelming that the decision was made to publish this book. What better way to start the celebrations than this beautiful book by the children of Ireland.
Code: 14891 ISBN: 9780764825811 Price: £6.25
Code: 133137 ISBN: 9781782183402 Was: £12.99 OFFER PRICE: £7.50
John and Marieta Monette
Pope Francis The Story of Our Pope
Dear Pope Francis
This is the story of Pope Francis – his childhood in Argentina, his work as a priest and his life as pope. He cares for the homeless and the poor. He also loves football!
In Dear Pope Francis, Pope Francis gives children the chance to voice their concerns and ask the big questions resting deep in their hearts. He celebrates their spiritual depth by directly answering questions from children around the world.
Code: 109107 ISBN: 9781847305664 Price: £4.50
Code: 105744 ISBN: 9780232532647 Price:£12.99
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New for schools... Faith in Phonics Written by Jackie Day Phonics Consultant Dr Marlynne Grant
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The new Faith in Phonics series of books aims to complement a school’s existing reading scheme with decodable texts, providing a Christian faith focus. The books will enable young children to read Bible stories for themselves. With adult support, the reflections and questions provided at the end of each story will help children to apply the stories, and their Christian virtues, to their everyday lives, thus reinforcing the school ethos.
God is...
Code: 1915 ISBN: 9780852316108 Price: £3.95
Ham’s Dad
Code: 1916 ISBN: 9780852316115 Price: £3.95
Up He Jumps
Code: 1917 ISBN: 9780852316122 Price: £3.95
Bandits!
Code: 1918 ISBN: 9780852316139 Price: £3.95
A Rash Lad
Code: 1919 ISBN: 9780852316146 Price: £3.95
Afraid in a Boat
Code: 1920 ISBN: 9780852316153 Price: £3.95
A Star for a King
Code: 1922 ISBN: 9780852316160 Price: £3.95
Contest on Mount Carmel
Code: 1933 ISBN: 9780852316177 Price: £3.95
Can You Hear Me?
Code: 1934 ISBN: 9780852316184 Price: £3.95
Will Dan Pray?
Code: 1935 ISBN: 9780852316191 Price: £3.95
Zac the Greedy Taxman
Code: 1936 ISBN: 9780852316207 Price: £3.95
Let’s Go Home
Code: 1937 ISBN: 9780852316214 Price: £3.95
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Code: 1911 ISBN: 9780852316221 Introductory Price: £29.95
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Code: 1912 ISBN: 9780852316238 Pre-Order Introductory Price: £29.95
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The Catholic Children’s Bible With vibrant illustrations this Bible teaches children to read, live and love the full word of God. Understand It! Live It! and Tell It! sections help bring God’s word to life for the youngest of readers. Hardback Code: 25167 ISBN: 9781599829296 Price: £30.95 Paperback Code: 25153 ISBN: 9781599829197 Price: £23.95
The Catholic Youth Bible Teens love this Bible because it contains many helpful articles, touching on topics deeply important to them and speaking in language that they can understand. Paperback Code: 25002 ISBN: 9781599829234 Price: £25.95 Hardback Code: 25001 ISBN: 9781641210690 Price: £29.95
Catholic Youth Bible Poster Set This set of full colour posters from The Catholic Youth Bible® will fill your room with joy. Featuring artwork, maps, and useful information, these engaging visuals will help young people immerse themselves in the Word. Set includes 13 posters - 13”x19” each- that will work for both NABRE and NRSV. Artwork includes: •The Exodus from Egypt Map •The Kingdom Years Map •The Ministry of Jesus Map •Paul’s First and Second Journeys Map •Paul’s Third and Fourth Journeys Map •Gospel Comparisons Chart •The Church Year •The Church Year Explained •Overview of Salvation History (4 posters) •Bible Bookshelf - How the Bible is Organized (NRSV on one side, NABRE on the other) Code: 25180 ISBN: 9781641212212 Price: £17.50
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The Catholic Youth Prayer Book Help youth understand the meaning of Christian prayer. Introduce them to traditional and devotional prayers of the Church, as well as to contemporary styles and methods. Code: 25152 ISBN: 9781599823331 Price: £13.50
DOCAT What to do?
YOUCAT Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church
With its focus on the social teaching of the Catholic Church, DOCAT shows young people how to work towards building a “civilisation of love”. DOCAT tackles tough questions on issues like politics and economics, human rights, the family and
Published in many languages, YOUCAT, short for Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church, has been developed with the help of young Catholics and written for secondaryschool-age students and young adults. YOUCAT is an accessible, contemporary expression of the Catholic Faith.
the environment. Whether used within the classroom or for youth ministry, DOCAT is a superb resource to help guide young people, to live out Catholic social teaching.
Code: 135185 ISBN: 9781860827280 Price: £9.95
Code: 135299 ISBN: 9781784691318 Price: £9.95
YOUCAT Bible
YOUCAT Youth Prayer Book
This Bible features the creative elements of the best-selling YOUCAT youth catechism and the DOCAT social teaching handbook. It includes helpful introductions to
This book includes modern, new prayers, along with traditional prayers, and the timehonoured prayers of holy scripture. It also gives a lot of practical advice on how to pray:
the books of the Bible and short, easy-to-understand commentaries by some of today's top Bible teachers. Plus, an index of biblical names, terms, and topics.
in the morning, in the evening, and in between; in sorrow or in joy. The prayer book is illustrated with many photos of young people from all over the world.
Code: 135300 ISBN: 9781784691905 Price: £17.95
Code: 135228 ISBN: 9781860828522 Price: £7.95
YOUCAT for Kids An exciting new way to help children and parents to discover their Catholic faith together. In child-friendly language, accompanied by talking points for parents and teachers, YOUCAT for Kids explores creation, the Creed, the sacraments, the Ten Commandments, prayer and the life of Jesus. Code: 135304 ISBN: 9781784695958 Price: £10.95
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My Homework Diary Bring the Gospel to the heart of your school. Designed to help children develop strong Christian values and reinforce the positive ethos of your primary school. For each week of the school year, there is a double page spread. On the right hand side there is the weekly diary and on the left the Gospel is retold in age-appropriate language with fun, chool logo ur s he Yo r
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The A5-sized diary is only £2.40+VAT per copy, when customised this format is £2.75+VAT.
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St Mary’s School Hampstead Two-page ch spread for ea hool week of the sc d year dated an . ready-to-use
engaging activities to help the children get to know Jesus.
Customise your Diary Include your logo, inset days, prayers and much more! The front and back covers can be personalised as can the inside front cover and the inside back cover – for ideas of what is possible and the technical specifications see our web pages at www.rpbooks.co.uk/diary or call us. The minimum order for customisation is 100 copies. Bring the Gospel to the heart of a child ’s school day.
There are no set-up charges and no hidden extras for the customisation. For more information see www.rpbooks.co.uk
Common reference pages • • • • • • •
Teach us to pray Multiplication tables Modern European languages Beating bullying Be a good friend Internet safety “Stay switched on” Telling the time
Catholic pages • • • •
Prayer pages The Rosary Going to Mass Our life in the Church
Catholic Regular Code: 1476 Price: £2.40+VAT Catholic Customised Code: 1488 Price: £2.75+VAT
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Build strong Christian value s and help child ren make positive choices in life.
Anglican pages • • • • •
Teach us to pray using your hand or a labyrinth The Bible Bible Detective The Greatest Commandment Map of the Holy Land
Anglican Regular Code: 1578 Price: £2.40+VAT Anglican Customised Code: 1577 Price: £2.75+VAT
Catholic Personal Planner
Reinforce the Catholic ethos of your school with our unique planners that place the Gospel right at the heart of every day! Written specifically for those attending Catholic secondary schools, the reflections, challenges and prayers help students to directly link the Gospel to their own lives.
Our standard size
NEW A6 size
245mm x 170mm Our Catholic Personal Planners combine all the practical everyday requirements and functionality you’d expect from a pupil planner, with spiritually relevant Catholic content and illustrations specifically designed for secondary school students.
Your School logo here
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Our standard size NEW A6 size
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• Full-colour planner • 245mm x 170mm • 16 customised pages included in the price Your School logo here
Code: 1536
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Personalise your planners
• Personalise with your school name and logo • Black and white weekly planner pages • 16 full-colour customised pages included in the price Code: 1925
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Prayers for Schools Original Prayers and Resources for Teachers and Chaplains
Let Us Go Forth 20 Teen Prayer Services for Liturgical, School and Family Occasions
Raymond Friel brings his experience as a teacher and headteacher in Catholic schools to this collection of prayers. The themes reflect the concerns of today’s older primary and secondary school pupil with prayers for those searching for their identity, for those dealing with the stress of exam preparation or struggling to understand their path in life.
These beautifully crafted prayer services are designed to flow along with the multiple calendars of our lives: civil, school, and liturgical, each service is versatile and user friendly, and perfect for the beginning and ending of the school day, for use in family catechesis events and youth ministry events, and even at home in a family setting.
Raymond Friel
Shannon Cerneka and Orin Johnson
Code: 1784 ISBN: 9780852314920 Price: £8.95
We Pray About Everything! More than 150 Ideas for Collective Worship Kenneth McCabe
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Code: 43287 ISBN: 9781627853798 Price: £7.48
Occasional Prayers for the School Year Gráinne Delaney
These ready-to-use worship plans use scripture, videos, stories, discussion and prayer to explore topics such as self-identity, body image, social justice, social media, mental health and the environment in a Catholic context
The book is intended for busy teachers, chaplains or anyone who often reaches for a prayer or service, but finds themselves grabbing material from many different sources. the author has collated a number of prayers she has written over the years as a ‘go-to’ for those who lead prayers.
Code: 1870 ISBN: 9780852315637 Price: £14.95
Code: 133162 ISBN: 9781788125703 Price: £11.95
Redemptorist Publications
My School Prayer Bag All you need to set up a prayer corner or reflection area in your classroom. In My School Prayer Bag you will find: The Lord’s Prayer/Our Father A3 poster; Prayers for Schools by Raymond Friel; A Heart which Sees - family activity cards (see page 24); painted 10” colourful wooden cross; liturgical table cloths (green, white and purple); and a practical bag that all these items can be neatly stored in. Catholic Prayer Bag Code: 1818 Price: £49.95+VAT (includes the Our Father Prayer poster) Anglican Prayer Bag Code: 1819 Price: £49.95+VAT (includes The Lord’s Prayer poster) Green Cloth Code: A1151 White Cloth Code: A1153 Purple Cloth Code: A1152 Price: £5.00+VAT Set of 3 Code: A1154 Price: £15.00+VAT
Our Father Poster A3 Code: A1155 Price: £2.99
Lord’s Prayer Poster A3 Code: A1156 Price: £2.99
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What is Beauty? A Guide for Christian Schools Dr Clare Campbell
Dr Clare Campbell explores the concerns of the ‘selfie’ culture that makes our children so obsessed with their physical beauty rather than the true beauty of their hearts and souls. The book raises concerns about the beauty industry, advertising and social media. The author also writes about finding inner beauty through the Scriptures, the lives of the saints and the inner beauty of the Holy Spirit. Code: 113483 ISBN: MB7870 Price: £12.50
Be the Change Encouraging Schools to be Pro-active for the Environmental Needs of Our Planet Dr Clare Campbell
The book describes how teachers and pupils put into effect some very simple changes to benefit the environment of their school, their local community and the world. Code: 113484 ISBN: MB7856 Price: £12.50
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A Year of Mindfulness Guided Meditations for Christian Schools Dr Clare Campbell
A Year of Mindfulness carries the reader through the liturgical and school year, with weekly meditations, mindfulness exercises and scripture for each week. This book is for teachers, headteachers and chaplaincy teams who want their schools to be more mindful and mind “full”. Code: 1870 ISBN: 9780852315637 Price: £14.95
My Best Teachers were Saints What Every Educator can Learn From the Heroes of the Church Susan H Swetnam
Susan H Swetnam focuses on fifty-two saints - many of them teachers - who faced challenges similar to those that nearly all educators face today, from indifferent students and recalcitrant colleagues to their own limitations and feelings of isolation. Swetnam eagerly shares how their words and deeds helped immensely in her own career as a teacher and how they can aid and inspire other educators as well. Code: 89288 ISBN: 9780829423297 Price: £12.95
Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs and Symbols Amy Welborn
Award-winning children’s author Amy Welborn has created a friendly and fascinating sourcebook on the signs and symbols of the Catholic faith. The exquisite illustrations throughout will inspire conversation and prayerful reflection for readers of all ages. Each image appears with a brief, child-friendly explanation coupled with a more detailed description on the opposite page. Code: 89238 ISBN: 9780829446517 Price: £14.95
Plush Figures Introduce children to prayer and lessons of the faith with these plush figures. Carefully constructed of soft, quiet fabrics to provide a sense of security and comfort. Mary comes with the following accessories: a rose, a water vessel, the Hail Mary prayer scroll, and the baby Jesus. 12” tall, for children ages 4+
Jesus the Teacher Plush Figure Code: 89244 ISBN: 9780829449297 Price: £18.95
Mary Our Mother Plush Figure
Code: 89245 ISBN: 9780829449280 Price: £18.95
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Life A PostConfirmation Course for Teenagers
Candidate’s and Leader’s Books
Truth A Confirmation Course for Teenagers
Danny Curtin & Tom Caluori
Danny Curtin
The brightest, liveliest confirmation course for teenagers, with a journal for them to create a memento of their spiritual journey. Packed with activity ideas, real life issues, discussion topics, prayers, scripture readings and tips for leaders, this course is sure to engage any group of young people. The materials are flexible to enable any parish to run a successful course that will prepare their young people for the sacrament of confirmation.
This post-confirmation course continues to develop the faith of young people after confirmation. It is built on three fundamental truths: a truth of faith, a truth of reality and a truth of method. Designed for young people aged between thirteen and sixteen, Life offers real possibilities for adults who feel called to accompany young people on their journey of faith.
Candidate’s Book Code: 1512 ISBN: 9780852313893 Price: £7.95 Leader’s Book Code: 1515 ISBN: 9780852313886 Price: £14.95
Candidate’s Book Code: 1582 ISBN: 9780852314326 Price: £8.95 Leader’s Book Code: 1583 ISBN: 9780852314319 Price: £13.95
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How to Survive Working in a Church School
How to Survive as a Governor in a Church School
Whether you are a practising Christian, practise a different faith or do not consider yourself at all religious, the Church school system can be a bit confusing. This book aims to deal with possible concerns and to reassure you that whatever your background, you have a meaningful role to play within a church school. It also serves as a practical resource with lots of useful information. This book is not just for teachers: it is a fantastic aid for support staff, teachers, lunchtime
How to Survive as a Governor in a Church School aims to help all governors, whether new or experienced, coming from a church-based background or none. The aim is to provide them with the knowledge, practical skills and confidence, to enable them to serve the school of which they are a governor, or considering becoming a governor. This in turn should enable the school, its staff and students to achieve their full potential.
Caroline Hodgson
supervisors and administrators. Code: 1736 ISBN: 9780852314814 Price: £6.95
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Alexandra Green
Code: 1728 ISBN: 9780852314647 Price: £9.95
The Mindfulness Workout A Guide to Mental Fitness for Teenagers and the Adults in Their Lives
Soul Care for Teachers 20 Practices to Boost Your Spirit and Well-Being
Iseult White
Carole M Eipers
A practical and fun guide to building emotional and mental fitness through the practice of mindfulness, meditation, and self-care. This conversational, information-packed book will help teenagers to manage their emotions, escape negative loops of self-criticism, build on their strengths, and learn to like themselves no matter what pressures they face.
In this booklet Carole Eipers suggests simple yet creative ideas for practices that will appeal to teachers caring hearts while offering rest and renewal. From seeking the hidden beauty residing at your school to learning how to accept limitations, each practical suggestion is accompanied by an inspiring reflection and a prayer-talk to have with Jesus or one of the many saints who are patrons of teachers.
Code: 109114 ISBN: 9781847307866 Price: £10.95
A Heart Which Sees Activity Cards for all the Family
Parents and Staff of Our Lady’s and St Patrick’s School These cards are designed to be given out, challenging people to come back with a story about what happens next. Your community or class can look at the cards, write their own and get going. These cards will prompt those who use them to turn their good thoughts into behaviours and in doing so, develop a habit of being merciful.
Code: 43355 ISBN: 9781627856195 Price: £2.50
Toss and Tell Ball The Toss and Tell Ball can be used to foster communication between the individual preparing for Confirmation and his or her sponsor, catechist, helper, or parent. Use the Toss and Tell Ball throughout Confirmation preparation process. Adapt the ball to the capabilities of the individual with whom you are working. Code: 89233 ISBN: 9780829439526 Price: £6.95
Code: 1736 ISBN: 9780852314814 Price: £6.95
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