Recent Publications

 The Gift of Scripture Unwrapped

The text for this booklet to accompany the Bishop’s Teaching Document Gift of Scripture was produced as an initiative of the ADCAT Committee  who formed a small writing group (Veronica Murphy, David Roberts, Christine Dodd, Anne White) working in association with Fr. Adrian Graffy. It is hoped that the booklet will aid the accessibility of the Bishops’ teaching for individuals and parish groups.

Take and Read: Mark

This is intended as the first volume in a series to encourage individuals and parish groups to study scripture from an informed perspective. There are 12 sessions in this volume. In addition to scriptural texts, discussion questions and material for further reflection, each of the sessions includes a detailed commentary and thought provoking images to enhance discussion. Take and Read: Mark is now available from Matthew James Publishers

Celebrate Together

Published in 2005, Celebrate Together consolidates and further develops the Sacramental education children receive in school through the Here I Am programme, or in their parish through Walk with Me, during the last weeks of preparation prior to receiving Eucharist for the first time. It reinforces what children already know, understand and can do in relation to the Sacrament of the Eucharist by providing them with enriching experiences where they meet, work and celebrate with members of their parish and become familiar with the church and the Mass. This preparation is undertaken in a very practical way.

The parish catechetical team plays a key role throughout the resource. They lead the various sessions, working with parents and children alike, facilitating the children’s encounters with various liturgical ministers, and leading the celebrations that follow on from each of the children’s sessions.

God’s Story 1, 2 and 3   told by the people of God

This is a Scripture resource for primary schools to complement the Here I Am programme. The aim to help parents and teachers explore with children the Word of God. The rich and wonderful story of how God led  and guided His people  before Jesus came on earth. It unfolds the story of Jesus and the spread of His Church. As well as the books there is a CD Rom with pictures, songs and power point ideas

Church’s Story 1, 2, & 3 lived by the People of God

This tradition resource presents the story of our contemporary church community for foundation and Key stage 1. The ‘story’ is in three sections covering Church, Sacraments and Christian Living, reflecting the three sections of the Primary Religious Education programme Here I Am. Both this and God’s Story would be useful at home, in school and in the parish. There is also a CD Rom available with pictures and power point ideas

The above books are all available from http://www.matthew-james.co.uk

People of the Bible, Icons for today

The text for this publication which is intended as a scripture resource to  support Icons the Key stage 3 Religious Education programme. It is at present with the publishers Harper Collins and will be available in early 2007

Below are links into all the past publications of the National Projects.