Real Presence Companion Kit
Description
GET YOUR KIT FREE!
when you purchase 300 or more copies of Real Presence Special Edition. Use code RPKIT300 when ordering.
Parish-Wide Book Study (Engage Your Parishioners in the Eucharistic Revival)
Are you planning special initiatives for your parish to coincide with the Eucharistic Revival? Are you looking for opportunities to help your parishioners deepen their understanding of Real Presence and create a culture in which reverence and devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist impact all that you do?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may also be feeling overwhelmed about how you will implement these special initiatives alongside your daily parish responsibilities. In an effort to support your desire to engage your parish in the vision and hopes of the Eucharistic Revival, we have created the Real Presence Companion Kit. This kit contains easy and doable step-by-step instructions to bring a book study based on Real Presence to your parish or group.
This companion kit provides simple steps to help you prepare, plan, and implement the book study along with a leader's guide, a small-group discussion guide, and marketing and promotional materials.
The Book
Many Catholics don’t believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist. Rather, they see the bread and wine of Holy Communion as mere symbols of Christ’s body and blood. Is that disbelief just a misunderstanding or is it a blatant rejection of one of the central beliefs of the faith?
In Real Presence, University of Notre Dame theologian Timothy P. O’Malley clears up the confusion and shows you how to learn to love God and neighbor through a deeper understanding of the doctrine of real presence.
A 2019 study by the Pew Research Center found that almost seventy percent of Catholics don’t believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist.
O’Malley offers a concise introduction to Catholic teaching on real presence and transubstantiation through a biblical, theological, and spiritual account of these doctrines from the early Church to today. He also explores how real presence enables us to see the vulnerability of human life and the dignity of all flesh and blood.
O’Malley leads you to a deeper understanding and renewed faith in Catholic teaching about transubstantiation and real presence by helping you learn
- how the doctrine of real presence is rooted in divine revelation and how the Church’s teaching regarding transubstantiation is spiritually fruitful for the believer today;
- how to make your own the doctrine of real presence by worshipping Christ in the Eucharist and therefore making a real assent to real presence;
- how the Eucharist, although not the exclusive presence of Christ in the Church’s liturgy and mission, is crucial in growing our capacity for recognizing those other presences; and
- the important relationship between Eucharistic communion and adoration.
What's Included in the Kit
- Real Presence Book (1)
- Presencia real Book (1)
- Quick Start Guide
- Step-by-Step Book Study Success Guide
- Small-Group Leader’s Guide
- Small-Group Discussion Guide
- Sample Emails, Bulletin Announcements, and Social Media Graphics
- Poster
- Bookmarks (10)
- Real Presence Prayer Card
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Digital access to all kit components in Spanish
-
(Digital access to the guides, videos, and promotional materials included)
Product Details
- Imprint: Ave Maria Press
Description
GET YOUR KIT FREE!
when you purchase 300 or more copies of Real Presence Special Edition. Use code RPKIT300 when ordering.
Parish-Wide Book Study (Engage Your Parishioners in the Eucharistic Revival)
Are you planning special initiatives for your parish to coincide with the Eucharistic Revival? Are you looking for opportunities to help your parishioners deepen their understanding of Real Presence and create a culture in which reverence and devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist impact all that you do?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may also be feeling overwhelmed about how you will implement these special initiatives alongside your daily parish responsibilities. In an effort to support your desire to engage your parish in the vision and hopes of the Eucharistic Revival, we have created the Real Presence Companion Kit. This kit contains easy and doable step-by-step instructions to bring a book study based on Real Presence to your parish or group.
This companion kit provides simple steps to help you prepare, plan, and implement the book study along with a leader's guide, a small-group discussion guide, and marketing and promotional materials.
The Book
Many Catholics don’t believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist. Rather, they see the bread and wine of Holy Communion as mere symbols of Christ’s body and blood. Is that disbelief just a misunderstanding or is it a blatant rejection of one of the central beliefs of the faith?
In Real Presence, University of Notre Dame theologian Timothy P. O’Malley clears up the confusion and shows you how to learn to love God and neighbor through a deeper understanding of the doctrine of real presence.
A 2019 study by the Pew Research Center found that almost seventy percent of Catholics don’t believe that Jesus is really present in the Eucharist.
O’Malley offers a concise introduction to Catholic teaching on real presence and transubstantiation through a biblical, theological, and spiritual account of these doctrines from the early Church to today. He also explores how real presence enables us to see the vulnerability of human life and the dignity of all flesh and blood.
O’Malley leads you to a deeper understanding and renewed faith in Catholic teaching about transubstantiation and real presence by helping you learn
- how the doctrine of real presence is rooted in divine revelation and how the Church’s teaching regarding transubstantiation is spiritually fruitful for the believer today;
- how to make your own the doctrine of real presence by worshipping Christ in the Eucharist and therefore making a real assent to real presence;
- how the Eucharist, although not the exclusive presence of Christ in the Church’s liturgy and mission, is crucial in growing our capacity for recognizing those other presences; and
- the important relationship between Eucharistic communion and adoration.
What's Included in the Kit
- Real Presence Book (1)
- Presencia real Book (1)
- Quick Start Guide
- Step-by-Step Book Study Success Guide
- Small-Group Leader’s Guide
- Small-Group Discussion Guide
- Sample Emails, Bulletin Announcements, and Social Media Graphics
- Poster
- Bookmarks (10)
- Real Presence Prayer Card
-
Digital access to all kit components in Spanish
-
(Digital access to the guides, videos, and promotional materials included)
Product Details
- Imprint: Ave Maria Press
