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SAN JOSE, Calif., May 2, 2008—Resource Publications announces the availability of some favorite out of print books in an electronic format.

Like old friends, we hated to see these books disappear, especially because of their inherent usefulness. So we brought them back in an electronic version to make them available again. They can be downloaded to your computer, and read or printed in part or entirely as desired. The same copyright permissions for photocopying specific pages for handouts, etc. applies as it did for the print version. Here is a list of currently available E-books.

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CELEBRATING AN AUTHENTIC PASSOVER SEDER   *E-Book* A Haggadah for Home and Church: Host Edition Joseph M. Stallings PDF, $19.95 150 pages, 7" × 10" ISBN 0-89390-666-2 The author presents an authentic Jewish celebration with additions for use in a Christian context. An easy-to-follow script works well for seders at home or at church. Follow-up with a separate agape that includes readings from the New Testament. The host's guide edition provides the leader with authentic recipes, directions for setting the Passover table and many other preparation tips, in addition to the ritual prayers.

CELEBRATING AN AUTHENTIC PASSOVER SEDER   PARTICIPANTS EDITION *E-Book* A Haggadah for Home and Church: Participants Edition Joseph M. Stallings PDF, $9.95 64 pages, 5½" × 8½" ISBN 0-89390-665-4 “Sit in” on the Passover Seder as Jesus celebrated it. Deepen your understanding of the Eucharist. Relive the history of Passover, from its beginnings through modern practice.  Includes permission to print copies for all participants.

CHILDCHURCH *E-BOOK* Homily Outlines for Preaching to Children Ronald B. Mierzwa PDF, $10.95 108 pages, 5½" × 8½" ISBN 0-89390-660-3 Children may be the preacher's greatest untapped resource. Reach children and you reach their parents, other adults and the Gospel. All you need is a little nerve, a little imagination and a kickstart. Father Ron Mierzwa, who has made it his mission to draw children into the liturgical life of the church, provides the kickstart. These homily outlines, all culled from actual homilies, will stimulate your natural creativity and faith-filled response. All ordained and non-ordained preachers who work with children will benefit from this book.

COMPLICATED LOSSES, DIFFICULT DEATHS *E-BOOK* A Practical Guide for Ministering to Grievers Roslyn A. Karaban, PhD PDF, $17.95 134 pages, 5½" × 8½" ISBN 0-89390-668-9 This book helps you understand your own losses and prepares you to minister to others. It covers many complicated losses and even examines the need to care for caregivers. Useful for individual study or as an advanced grief ministry resource, it includes study questions, exercises, an extensive bibliography, and index.

EUCHARIST! *E-BOOK* An Eight-Session Ritual-Catechesis Experience for Adults Susan S. Jorgensen PDF, $29.95 194 pages, 8 1/2 " x 11" ISBN 0-89390-676-X Participants in this award-winning eight-week program work through the prayers of the eucharistic liturgy, from opening rite to dismissal, and emerge with a deeper understanding of the words and gestures of the Eucharist.

GUIDED MEDITATIONS FOR ADULT CATECHUMENS “E-BOOK” Sydney Ann Merritt PDF, $19.95 192 pages, 5½" × 8½" ISBN 0-89390-662-X Here are meditations guaranteed to help adult catechumens grow. These meditations, organized around the major rites, let catechumens reflect on the rites and help them unpack the experience: They let them feel the raging sea beneath Peter’s wooden boat, hear the gentle voice of Jesus and experience the miracles of his touch. Includes discussion questions, music suggestions and topical and scriptural indices.

GUIDED MEDITATIONS FOR CHILDREN *E-BOOK* 40 Scripts and Activities Based on the Sunday Lectionary Sydney Ann Merritt PDF, $19.95 192 pages, 5½” x 8½” ISBN 0-89390-663-8 These 40 guided meditations are all related to the Sunday lectionary with accompanying prayers, discussion questions and related activities. This book includes tips on how to lead guided meditations that work every time. Pick the one you want and adapt it or read it as is.

GRIEF MINISTRY FACILITATOR'S GUIDE *E-BOOK* Donna Reilly Williams and JoAnn Sturzl PDF, $29.95 110 pages, 8 1/2" x 11" ISBN 0-89390-661-1 Grief Ministry: Facilitator’s Guide helps you train grief ministers using Grief Ministry: Helping Others Mourn as a textbook. The guide includes group listening and role-playing exercises, scenarios for discussion, a resource listing and useful photocopiable handouts.

INTRODUCING LITURGICAL CATECHESIS *E-BOOK* Formation Sessions for the Parish Nick Wagner PDF, $19.95 80 pages, 8 1/2" X 11" ISBN 0-89390-669-7 With Introducing Liturgical Catechesis, you can immerse your pastoral team over several sessions in both the concepts and the methods of liturgical catechesis. The training sessions are photocopiable and include reflection questions.

MEANINGFUL FIRST COMMUNION LITURGIES *E-BOOK* Nick Wagner PDF file, $21.95 128 pages, 8 1/2" X 11" ISBN 0-89390-667-0 This book tells you how to plan a worthy first communioin celebration that takes both liturgy and children seriously. The author explains every aspect of the first-communion liturgy, from the opening prayer to the recessional song. Plus you'll receive preparation notes for the catechist, assembly, first-communion families and first communicants. This book belongs on every parish bookshelf.

MINISTRY TO THE HOMEBOUND *E-BOOK* Kent C. Miller PDF, $29.95 172 pages, 8 1/2" X 11" ISBN 0-89390-678-6 This resource contains everything you need to lead a ten-session course on ministering to the homebound: background on building a caring ministry, session plans and photocopiable handouts.

NINE STEPS TO BECOMING A BETTER LECTOR *E-BOOK* Nick Wagner PDF, $9.95 96 pages, 4¼” x 7” ISBN 0-89390-664-6 As a lector, you have a major impact on how the assembly responds to the readings. Whether you are a novice or veteran lector, Nine Steps to Becoming a Better Lector will help you perform your role more effectively.

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