Baptism is the beginning of your child's life of faith. As the primary educators of their children, parents have the privilege and duty of carrying this new son or daughter of God into Christ's family, the Church. With the priest or deacon, godparents, parish, friends, and family, your baby's baptism will be a celebration and sign of lifelong love and grace.

Part of the Liguori Sacramental Preparation Series, this book will prepare you for your baby's special day and remind you of your own baptismal promises and calling. It includes:

• A short history of baptismal practices and traditions
• The meaning of the sacrament and its symbols
• A step-by-step guide to the rite

'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films for which the franchise is best known. 'Star Wars' fandom is worldwide, time-tested, and growing; academic interest in the franchise, both inside and outside of the classroom, is high. This accessible and multidisciplinary anthology covers topics across the full history of the franchise.

With a range of essays by authors whose disciplines run from culture and religious studies to film, feminism, and philology, 'Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away' speaks to academics in the field, students in the classroom, and anyone looking to broaden their understanding and deepen their appreciation for 'Star Wars'.

'Star Wars' is a global phenomenon that in 2022 celebrated its 45th year of transmedia storytelling, and it has never been more successful than it is today. More 'Star Wars' works than ever are currently available or in simultaneous development, including live-action and animated series, novels, comics, and merchandise, as well as the feature films for which the franchise is best known. 'Star Wars' fandom is worldwide, time-tested, and growing; academic interest in the franchise, both inside and outside of the classroom, is high. This accessible and multidisciplinary anthology covers topics across the full history of the franchise.

With a range of essays by authors whose disciplines run from culture and religious studies to film, feminism, and philology, 'Star Wars: Essays Exploring a Galaxy Far, Far Away' speaks to academics in the field, students in the classroom, and anyone looking to broaden their understanding and deepen their appreciation for 'Star Wars'.

Do you wonder why incense is used at Mass, the Alleluia disappears during certain seasons, or how the construct for the Liturgy of the Word was developed? Why do Catholics sing in Latin from time to time? What is intended in the words the body of Christ during the Liturgy of the Eucharist? Why all this ritual?

In Mass 101: Liturgy and Life, Emily Strand takes Catholics through the basics of the Mass. By de-briefing us on the history of the Mass, taking us step-by-step through our worship, and reminding us of the central mystery of our faith--the Paschal Mystery--Strand emphasizes the importance of communal worship.

Strand notes that, this sacred act, this movement of procession, proclamation, profession and paschal banquet we call 'Mass, ' is written on the very heart of the Body of Christ. As Catholics, Mass is what we do. Even liturgical experts will likely learn something new in this lively, interactive and creative exploration of the Mass.

Baptism begins a child's life of faith. With the parents, godparents, and Christian community, parish leaders and ministers prepare families for this special celebration and sacred duty.

Part of the new Liguori Sacramental-Preparation Series, this guide arms facilitators and coordinators of baptismal-preparation classes with the information they need to instruct and inspire.

Complete with references to Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and other key documents, it includes

• How-to guides for baptismal-prep meetings
• Page-by-page tips for using the Parent Guide
• From the Film feature connects topics to the new Your Baby's Baptism video
• Tools for sacramental formation and faithful families
• All the great resources in the Parent Guide--and more!

Features:

• Topic-by-topic guide to the parent booklet
• DVD-connection sidebars
• How to talk to parents and godparents
• Helping parents select godparents
• Transitioning parents into parish/family life
• Reproducible resource handout