Reclaiming America's Children: Raising and Educating Morally Healthy Kids -- Text and Companion Video Workshop by Michelle Willis, M.Ed. This package presents methods for developing strong character in young people and outlines how the development of character plays an invaluable role in discipline and behavior management, both in the home and in educational settings. An effective resource package for parents and educators alike. Available from Ocean East Publishing. Order by phone at 1-772-563-9457 or visit this link and order on-line: http://www.oepub.com/RAC_Page/rac_page.html.

The Catholic Perspective on Homosexuality Resource Pack contains five powerful resources brought together for the purpose of helping Catholics properly discern and understand those who struggle with same sex attraction, the Church's teachings regarding the condition of homosexuality, and the Church's outreach and support ministry. Available from Ocean East Publishing. Order by phone at 1-772-563-9457 or visit this link and order on-line: http://www.oepub.com/Homo_resource_page/homo_res_page.html.

Deliver Us From Evil: Testing The Spirits of the 21st Century - A Course in Discernment for Catholics by Michelle Willis. This resource kit is designed to be used by an individual or with a group. It examines many contemporary trends and presents Church teachings as an antidote to culturally infused, but incorrect, belief systems. Order by phone at 1-772-563-9457 or visit this link and order on-line: http://www.oepub.com/Deliver_Page/deliver_page.html.

Rome Sweet Home by Scott and Kimberly Hahn, Ignatius Press. Their celebrated conversion story educates, or re-educates, everyone to the fullness of truth in the Catholic Church. Order at 1-800-526-2151 or www.saintjoe.com or try Miracles.

The Spirit of Catholicism by Karl Adam, Franciscan University Press. Should be required reading for serious Catholics. Every conceivable topic covered in theological and historical grandeur with realism and humility. ISBN 0-940535-85-8

Surprised by Truth by Patrick Madrid. Converts explain the biblical and historical reasons for becoming Catholic. Helps you explain your faith and leaves you more grateful to be Catholic. Also, great for luke-warm and fallen-away Catholics and those expressing interest in the faith. $14.95. Also, Surprised by Truth II and Surprised by Truth III are available; all are big sellers.

A Travel Guide To Heaven by Anthony DeStefano, Doubleday. Funny and theologically sound. $18.95. Try locally or order from www.amazon.com

Subscription to National Catholic Register newspaper. Stay abreast of Catholic news the secular media won’t cover. Solid Catholic reporting on church vitality and it keeps on giving weekly. Annual subscription is $59.95. Introductory plans less. Call 1-800-421-3230. Not sure? E-mail Webmaster and we'll get you some free copies for a few weeks so you can decide.

Subscription to Magnificat. Call it a daily Office for the laity. Mailed monthly, it has all the readings etc. for daily and Sunday Masses. Has morning and evening prayers tailored to the liturgical day and much more. Give to increase daily prayer life. Facilitates the call to holiness. $39.95 annual subscription. Call 800-287-1884. This is what you see many people reading from at Mass!

Life Giving Love by Kimberly Hahn, Charis Servant Publications. A true vision of what it takes to build happy, healthy, holy families. Offers deeply rooted perspective on the true meaning of marital love and its implications for a number of significant issues today. Also great for those contemplating marriage. ISBN 1-56955-292-4.

For Teens, Young Adults

A Philadelphia Catholic in King James Court by Martin Kennedy, Lilyfield Press. In a very entertaining story, our most deeply-held beliefs are confirmed. ISBN0-9671492-1-5 $12.95.

My Life on the Rock by Jeff Cavins, Ascension Press. His dramatic, emotional and humorous conversion story. $10.49. Order from amazon.com

Beginning Apologetics by Fr. Frank Chacon and Jim Burnam, San Juan Catholic Seminars. Tells how to explain and defend the Catholic faith. A must for those headed to college campus life where they will be challenged. Pack with their clothes, moms and Grandmothers! Pick from series of booklets, each $4.95. Order at www.Catholic.com

For Family and Party Fun, little kids (and grown-ups, too)

DIVINITY BOARD GAME. Fun, fast-paced game centered around the new Catechism of the Catholic Church. 672 Q’s and A’s divided into three levels of difficulty enable all ages to play together. Players practice moral decision making and more. Ages 7 and up. 1-800-363-2233, #21050, $19.95.

CATHOLIC-OPOLY. Play is same as in other “opoly” game, but is about our Catholic faith. Players learn scriptures, history and landmarks. Build the most churches and cathedrals spreading the Word of the Lord and you win. Entertaining learning for ages 8 and up. 1-800-363-2233, #21062, $29.95.

SCATERGORIES, CATHOLIC EDITION. Put on your thinking cap for this truly fun game, ages 8 and up. 1-800-363-2233, #21901 $24.95.

The Weight of the Mass by Josephine Nobisso, Gingerbread House. Illustrates a fascinating fairy tale approach to portray how powerful the Mass can be. $26.95 hard cover; $14.95 soft cover. Order from www.amazon.com

For Stocking “Stuffers”

Pierced by a Sword by Bud Macfarlane Jr, Saint Jude Media. Fascinating novel of a group of people who change the world during power of darkness. A real page turner! $3.95. Obtain at www.catholicity.com Sequels also available.

Catholic Pocket Prayer Book, Our Sunday Visitor. Beautiful, traditional, Catholic prayers in purse-size or larger book. $6.95. E-mail: osvbooks@osv.com

Chant, by The Benedictine Monks of Santo Domingo De Silos, Angel. Gregorian chant CD. A best seller. Relax. CDC 7243 5 55138 2 3. ISBNO-9639155-1-7. Get from local music store or from Amazon.com