Resources
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Liturgical Ministries
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
Liturgical Ministries
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
Liturgical Ministries
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
Liturgical Ministries
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
Liturgical Ministries
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
Seniors
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
Seniors
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
Young People Today
What Your Teenage Catholic Daughter Needs & Thinks
Are you the parent of a teenage daughter? This can help you with understanding their relationship with faith, peers, technology, and the afterlife. This is a valuable resource as it… Read More
Young People Today
The Hard Truth About Raising Catholic Teens
In an article posted on www.blossomingjoy.com, the author Melissa discusses the influences in children’s lives that can cause them to stray from their faith. These factors include: music, movies, TV,… Read More
Young People Today
Why Your Teen Needs You Just As Much As Your Toddler
In an article posted to aleteia.org author Blanca writes about the challenges of raising teens in the modern era. This article emphasizes how to care for and guide teenagers with… Read More
Young People Today
Guidelines For Children in Mass
Many Catholic parents have asked the question: Are there any guidelines from the Church regarding bringing children to Mass? While the Church has never set an official set of guidelines,… Read More