Resources For Parents on Baptism

The following resources are for families with young children seeking Baptism in the Catholic Church. These resources explain the importance of Baptism, as well as provide answers and activities for… Read More

Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass

From the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, comes a discussion on the function of Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and the liturgical norms regarding Eucharistic Ministers… Read More

Catholic Teaching On The Eucharist & The Mass

“The miracle of God’s physical presence to us at every Mass is the truest testament to Christ’s love for us and His desire for each of us to have a… Read More

Catechesis On The Eucharist

As ministers serving in the Catholic Church, the Eucharist is a central part of our worship. The Vatican provides a concise resource in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This… Read More

More Than Just The Right Notes

The Second Vatican Council’s Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy brought about the concept of the music performed during Mass is more intentional and integrated in ways that suit both the… Read More

Music and Instruments in the Liturgy

Providing music for Liturgical Services is a long-held tradition. During the twentieth century, musicians began to incorporate many different styles and instruments into the Mass. That is until the Second… Read More

First Rule For Readers: Remember That You’re Not A Public Speaker

According to author Russell E. Saltzman, “It is the readers’ job to read a passage into life so we may hear God’s story for us, first hand, for ourselves.” In… Read More

Word Pronunciation Guide for Readers

The Biblical Word Pronunciation Guide from Net Ministries is designed to help Readers learn how to pronounce words from Sacred Scripture. Visit Site

The Reader at Mass

From the website of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops comes an article titled “The Lector at Mass” This article discusses the purpose of the reader and mass, and… Read More

Embracing The Gift of Aging In The Church

“Thanks to the progress of medicine life-spans have increased: but society has not “expanded” to life! The number of elderly has multiplied, but our societies are not organized well enough… Read More

Ministering to Seniors

In his article, author Michelle Van Loon recognized that churches that provide a ministry to seniors citizens often focus on social activities instead of study and fellowship. Loon’s article ask… Read More