New 2008 School / Parish Catalog!
A PDF version of our new Ignatius Press Religious Education Catalog is now online, chock-full of great tools for implementing catechetics in your school or parish.

Inside you'll find videos, catechetical series, RCIA materials, scripture study tools, books and series for teens, classroom supplements, and much, much more.

For more information about Ignatius Press Religious Education, or to order anything from our catalog, call 1-866-431-1531.

There are two ways to download our catalog*: in an Adobe Acrobat PDF that is single-page, or in a PDF with double-page spreads that shows how the final print catalog will look. Both files are the same size: 2.5 megabytes, which should be a fairly quick download on most computers with a broadband connection. This catalog requires Adobe Reader software. If you don't have Adobe Reader 6.0 or greater, click here to download the latest version.

Our website currently contains only basic product information. The catalog contains a more complete listing of our products. Click on the categories in the sidebar on your left to browse this website.

Download the 4 page special insert on new programs for school and parish fundraising, including information on the new Catholic Book & Film Fair.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF IGNATIUS PRESS:

Dear Pastors and other Catholic Educators,

In his latest Encyclical Letter, Spe Salvi (Saved in Hope), Pope Benedict challenges us with these words:

"As Christians we should never limit ourselves to asking: how can I save myself? We should also ask: what can I do in order that others may be saved and that for them too the star of hope may rise? Then I will have done my utmost for my own personal salvation as well."

Christian hope is a gift that is shared through evangelization. As educators, pastors, lay leaders, and parents, we must share this gift, this "star of hope".

We hope that you find the tools in this catalog that will help with this task. We have great books, films, and more for children, teens, and adults. We've added more materials, such as the Questions for God series for ages 3 and up; more classroom aids, such as the ones you will find on page 6; and new review packages as well as a new 20% discount schedule for schools and parishes. See the sidebar on page 3 of the online catalog for more details.

If you have any questions about the materials in this catalog, please call us toll-free at 1-866-431-1531 and we'll be happy to talk with you about what's right for your school or parish.

Don't forget to review our other special events for schools and parishes such as our just introduced Catholic Book & Film Fair and Ignatius Night at the Movies. We are happy to introduce you to Theater of the Word, evangelizing through drama. Download a flyer for all 3.

I'd also like to ask you for a favor. Ignatius Press has been engaging in the work of evangelization through publishing for 30 years now, and with that experience we've brought you a wealth of acclaimed catechetical material. But we need help from you. You, as educators, are participating in the work of evangelization in a very direct way with all types of people. That's why we want to hear from you, to help us make our products even better.

We need your views on our catechetical materials, and we've set up a few online surveys to facilitate this. Click here to go to the survey page.

Thank you for your dedication to Christ and his people.

Sincerely in the Lord,

Mark Brumley

President
Ignatius Press