This section is simply a space where we will try to point out some of the better resources, tools and educational components to help your parish in its efforts to welcome Catholics to Holy Mass. We hope to continue to add more resources as they become available.
If you have any questions or would like to meet with someone at the Diocese of Raleigh to help with Engagement and Stewardship planning, please contact Stefani Ashkinazy, Stewardship and Engagement Coordinator, mission.advancement@raldioc.org, 919-364-8670.
Resources on the Mass
In order to inspire love of our Lord Jesus in the Holy Eucharist and inspire Catholics to come back to regular participation in the Holy Mass, it makes sense to be inspired ourselves as evangelizers. Consider offering courses or lessons on the Holy Mass to rediscover this greatest of gifts!
Scott Hahn and the St. Paul Center for Biblical Theology present ‘Parousia;’ a 10 lesson program studying the Bible and the Mass.
A Biblical Walk Through of the Mass by Edward Sri and published by Ascension Press - A modern classic for use in parishes.
Bishop Robert Baron’s six-part series on the Holy Mass that can be done as a study in small groups or a large group in the parish.
Ascension Press ‘Altaration’ program: The Mystery of the Mass Revealed - A study on the Holy Mass that can be done in small or large groups; directed at teens but relevant for young adults and families as well.
20 Answers: The Eucharist by Catholic Answers - A small and affordable booklet that can be purchased in bulk and distributed to parishioners and inactive Catholics answering questions on the true presence of Jesus in the Holy Eucharist.
Mass Journal by Matthew Kelly - An interactive journal designed to help you deepen your experience of the Holy Mass and listen to the voice of God; bulk pricing is very affordable.
Understanding the Mass: 100 Questions and Answers that will inform, inspire and prepare parishioners for participation in the Holy Mass. Written by Mike Aquilina and published by Dynamic Catholic. Bulk pricing is very affordable.
Recursos en Español
Un Paseo Bíblico a Través de la Misa - Un estudio de cinco partes con videos de 30 minutos que se puede hacer en grupos pequeños o grandes.
Un estudio de las partes de la Misa guiado por el Padre Ernesto Maria Caro de Evangelización Activa.
Folleto imprimible con una explicación de las partes de la misa (PDF).
Padre Angel Espinosa da una breve explicación del significado de la Santa Misa.
Guía de estudio con reflexiones sobre la Sagrada Eucaristía.
Rosario Eucarístico: un rosario con reflexiones sobre la Eucaristía diseñado a inspirar devoción hacia el Santísimo Sacramento.
Un diario para ayudar a los feligreses a vivir la misa más plenamente publicado por Dynamic Catholic.