Products in Leader Guides

The Search Participant Guide – Spanish

The Search (Spanish) is a seven-part video series for those looking for meaning in life and for the answers to life’s deepest questions. 

This Parish Participant Guide is specifically designed to accompany the series and facilitate discussion within small co-ed groups—and to spur reflection for individual viewers. Each session in the guide provides participants with prayers, points of discussion, and challenges to help them grow deeper in their relationships with each other, with creation, and with the author of all things.

"About The Search" 

Why are we here? What is life all about? What happens when we die? These are some of life’s deepest questions, rooted in the human heart’s deepest desires: happiness, love, beauty, meaning. Where can we find the answers to these questions and these desires? Until satisfied, we are left questioning, longing, and searching.

The Search video series guides viewers through an arc of seven episodes, examining the great big story of everything—life and death, sorrow and happiness, science and faith—as astrophysicists, psychologists, astronauts, neuroscientists, professors, athletes, artists, and the beauty of the cosmos all point to one big (and perhaps surprising) conclusion: that Jesus Christ and the Catholic Church have the best and most satisfying answers to every one of the questions and desires of the human heart.

Embark on the adventure, discover the purpose, and begin The Search.

Lectio: Mary - Leader Guide

The Lectio Mary: The Bible and the Mother of God Leader’s Resource Guide presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation in any size study group. Easy to use, with step-by-step instructions, you’ll have the tools you need to bring the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition and History to life through:

- Study Guide content including prayers, video outlines, and discussion questions for each session (to follow along with your participants)
- Guidelines on how to lead a small group study
- A leader overview for each session
- Suggested answers for the program’s discussion questions and daily reflections
- Insights for understanding Sacred Scripture and Tradition

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

Have more questions about Lectio? Call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.

LECTIO: Prayer - Leader's Guide

The Leader's Guide is the key to facilitating an effective group study of Prayer: Finding Intimacy with God. Created to help you lead others deeper into Scripture, this comprehensive resource for leaders presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation with your study group.

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

With easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions, your group will experience together the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history.

Features of the 160-page Lectio Prayer Leader’s Guide:

•  complete Study Guide content to follow along with your participants
•  a leader overview for each session
•  suggested answers for discussion questions and reflections
•  guidelines on how to lead a small group study
•  practical tips for including lectio divina in your daily prayer life
•  insights for understanding Sacred Scripture and Tradition
•  detailed introductions, prayers, and ice-breakers for your group
•  background texts to go deeper into the study

Have more questions about Lectio? Call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.

Forgiven - Leader Guide

Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession provides the Church’s teaching about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including a practical “walk through” of what happens in the confessional and how every moment connects to Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and God’s passionate desire to be with you.

This 70-page Leader Guide helps you become an ambassador of God’s mercy to others, presenting time-tested tools and advice to make their experience of Confession a life-changing encounter with God’s healing mercy.

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Forgiven - Leader Guide (Spanish)

Pecado, remordimiento, fracaso, decepción . . . todas estas palabras son incómodas, pero al mismo tiempo, son una realidad universal de la experiencia humana. Todos tenemos que enfrentarnos a ellas, pero no podemos hacerlo solos.

El remedio se encuentra disponible de manera inmediata y es milagrosamente efectivo—el Sacramento de la Reconciliación. El sacramento no es una regla, una formalidad, o un ritual anticuado. Es una experiencia íntima y transformadora de la misericordia de Dios.

Perdonado te guía a través de la gracia y sanación, que se ofrece en el Sacramento de la Confesión. Estudiando la revelación de Dios de Su misericordia en las Sagradas Escrituras, y viendo paso a paso el rito del sacramento, Perdonado transmite el mensaje de la invitación de Dios a cada uno de nosotros, para experimentar Su amor indescriptible—sin importar lo que hayamos hecho o por cuánto tiempo hayamos estado lejos de Él.

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Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession provides the Church’s teaching about the Sacrament of Reconciliation, including a practical “walk through” of what happens in the confessional and how every moment connects to Scripture, Catholic Tradition, and God’s passionate desire to be with you.

This 72-page Leader Guide helps you become an ambassador of God’s mercy to others, presenting time-tested tools and advice to make their experience of Confession a life-changing encounter with God’s healing mercy.

LECTIO: Mark - Leader's Guide

The Leader's Guide is the key to facilitating an effective group study of Lectio Mark: Faith Not Fear. Engaging and accessible, this Lectio: Mark Leader’s Guide presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation in any size study group. 

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide. 

Easy to use, with step-by-step instructions, you’ll have the tools you need to bring the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history to life through this 328 page leader guide with: 

 – detailed introductions, prayers, and inspirational insights
 – practical help to stimulate discussion in your group
 – suggested answers for discussion questions and reflections
 – magnificent art to inspire deeper reflection
 – prayer and devotional insights
 – recommended further reading to take you deeper into the study


Have more questions about Lectio? Call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.


This product is also available in Spanish. To purchase the Lectio: San Marcos Spanish leader's guide, click here.

Presence - Leader Guide (Spanish)

¿Alguna vez te has sentido como si Dios estuviera lejos? Toda la historia de la salvación es la historia de Dios, que se hace presente a su pueblo —en el Edén, en el desierto, en el Templo, y fi nalmente en la Persona de Jesucristo. Pero la historia no se detiene ahí. Él todavía se encuentra entre nosotros—escondido. Bajo la apariencia de pan y vino, Jesucristo está realmente presente en su Cuerpo, Sangre, Alma y Divinidad. En la Eucaristía, el Dios del universo nos invita a una experiencia más profunda de su amor perfecto—y te está esperando. 

Presencia explora el misterio radical del amor de Dios, que se hace manifi esto en la Eucaristía, y muestra cómo Dios realmente está presente en este sacramento, para ayudarnos y fortalecernos en cada paso que recorramos en nuestra vida. Al explorar la historia del amor de Dios por su pueblo en las Sagradas Escrituras y en las enseñanzas de la Iglesia sobre este sacramento, Presencia nos invita a una comunión más profunda e íntima con Dios. Él está ahí esperándonos—todo lo que necesitamos es recibir su don. 

The Leader Guide is also available in English.

Beloved - Leader's Guide (Spanish)

 ¿Qué sucedería si supieras que el matrimonio es más que un simple contrato entre dos personas, que un romance, que una satisfacción mutua y que una simple atracción? ¿Qué tal si Dios ha entrelazado, en el mismo diseño de la humanidad, un deseo, con el propósito de unir a un hombre y a una mujer en un vinculo que encierra un misterio y que es sagrado?

En 12 sesiones, Amado explora las realidades esenciales del matrimonio, descubriendo los aspectos espirituales, emocionales y prácticas de lo que significa el sacramento para todos aquellos que se preparan para casarse, así como para aquellos que desean alcanzar una vida esponsal más plena. El plan de Dios para el matrimonio se entenderá con más profundidad, a través de la exploración de las Sagradas Escrituras, la Sagrada Tradición y las enseñanzas de la Iglesia.

Esta guía del líder te ayudará a orientar a otros en esta exploración del sacramento, proporcionado herramientas probadas y consejos para hacer de este tiempo, una experiencia informativa, inspiradora y transformadora, a través de:
- El uso efectivo de los videos y guías
- Las preguntas de discusión impactantes
- Una enseñanza detallada
- Una ayuda para preparación al matrimonio
- Una ayuda para clases de enriquecimiento matrimonial y retiros

Muestra del libro.

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What would happen if you found out that marriage was more than a simple contract between two persons, a romance, mutual satisfaction or simple attraction? What if God has woven into the very design of humanity a desire with the purpose of uniting a man and woman in a bond that entails a mystery and that is holy?

In twelve sessions, Beloved explores the essential realities of marriage, dealing with the deepest spiritual, emotional, and practical aspects of what the sacrament means for those preparing to get married as well as those who yearn for a richer married life. God’s plan for Marriage will come alive through an exploration of Scripture, Tradition, and Church teaching.

This leader guide will help you guide others in this exploration of the sacrament, providing proven tools and advice to make this time an informative, inspirational, and transformative experience through:
- The effective use of videos and guides
- Impactful discussion questions
- Detailed teaching
- Helps for marriage preparation
- Helps for marriage enrichment classes


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Presence - Leader Guide

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This comprehensive guide makes it easy for any faithful Catholic to lead an effective study of Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist, whether at home or in the parish.

About Presence

Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the “source and summit” of the Christian life. Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and its members.

It is the crescendo of the entire story of salvation. Click here to watch the trailer and learn more.

“We live in an age that does not orient the heart toward mystery. As a consequence, too many Catholics approach the Holy Eucharist with—let's be honest—indifference. The Augustine Institute has provided a much-needed tonic. Presence is a perfect blend of storytelling to fire the imagination, personal testimony to stir the soul, and theological instruction to inform the intellect. This lively and compelling series on the central reality of the Catholic religion is ideal for catechists, teachers, parents of children preparing for First Communion, and anyone who finds himself longing to love Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament more but not knowing where to begin.”

Chris Check
President of Catholic Answers

33 Days to Merciful Love - Coordinator Kit (WITHOUT book)

This Coordinator Kit comes with everything you need to lead a 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat. In addition to all the materials in the Participant Packet, the Coordinator Kit includes the DVD set of six talks from Fr. Gaitley, as well as the Retreat Coordinator’s Guide.

Please note:
The actual retreat book, 33 Days to Merciful Love, is not included in this kit. Click here to order it now.

Includes:

- Retreat Coordinator’s Guide (leader’s manual)
- Retreat Talks by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, (DVD set of six talks)
- Retreat Companion (workbook with daily and weekly questions, written by Fr. Michael Gaitley)
- Consecration to Merciful Love Certificate
- Prayer of Consecration to Merciful Love prayer card
- St. Thérèse card (limited-edition card with a photograph of St. Thérèse)

33 Days to Merciful Love - Coordinator Kit (WITH book)

This Coordinator Kit comes with everything you need to lead a 33 Days to Merciful Love Group Retreat. In addition to all the materials in the Participant Packet, the Coordinator Kit includes the DVD set of six talks from Fr. Gaitley, as well as the Retreat Coordinator’s Guide.

The actual retreat book, 33 Days to Merciful Love, comes included in this kit.

Includes:

- 33 Days to Merciful Love book 
- Retreat Coordinator’s Guide (leader’s manual)
- Retreat Talks by Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC, (DVD set of six talks)
- Retreat Companion (workbook with daily and weekly questions, written by Fr. Michael Gaitley)
- Consecration to Merciful Love Certificate
- Prayer of Consecration to Merciful Love prayer card
- St. Thérèse card (limited-edition card with a photograph of St. Thérèse)
- Complementary DVD with Episode 2 of the acclaimed Catholic documentary, Divine Mercy in the Second Greatest Story Ever Told

Who Am I to Judge? - Leader Guide

How do we talk about morality in a world that no longer believes in truth? This 8-part study program gives us an important key to respond effectively to relativism—a Catholic moral worldview. Learn how Catholic morality is all about love, how making a judgment is not judging a person’s soul, and how, in the words of Pope Francis, “relativism wounds people” and is “the spiritual poverty of our times.”

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

LECTIO: Evangelization - Leader's Guide

The Leader's Guide is the key to facilitating an effective group study of Evangelization and the Acts of the Apostles. Created to help you lead others deeper into Scripture, this comprehensive resource for leaders presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation with your study group. 

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

With easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions, your group will experience the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history. This Leader's Guide is 284 pages long and features:


•  complete Study Guide content to follow along with your participants
•  a leader overview for each session
•  suggested answers for discussion questions and reflections
•  guidelines on how to lead a small group study
•  practical tips for including lectio divina in your daily prayer life
•  insights for understanding Sacred Scripture and Tradition
•  detailed introductions, prayers, and ice-breakers for your group
•  background texts to go further into the study

Have more questions about Lectio? Check out the FAQ, call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.

Opening the Word: LEADER Guide Book 1 & 2

Liturgical Year C

The Opening the Word Bible Study is a dynamic and exciting journey into the Sunday readings that will help you more deeply understand the Sunday readings, apply the teachings of the Word of God to your daily life, more deeply encounter Christ, and live your Catholic faith in a more powerful way.

LECTIO: Eucharist - Leader's Guide

The Leader's Guide is the key to facilitating an effective group study of Eucharist: Discovering the Mass in the Bible. Created to help you lead others deeper in Scripture, this comprehensive resource for leaders presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation with your study group. 

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

With easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions, your group will experience together the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history.


Features of the 312-page Lectio Eucharist Leader’s Guide:

•  complete Study Guide content to follow along with your participants
•  a leader overview for each session
•  suggested answers for discussion questions and reflections
•  guidelines on how to lead a small group study
•  practical tips for including lectio divina in your daily life
•  insights for understanding Sacred Scripture and Tradition
•  detailed introductions, prayers, and ice-breakers for your group
•  background texts to go deeper into the study


Have more questions about Lectio? Check out the FAQ, call us at 800-777-7502, or email Customer Service.

LECTIO: Peter - Leader's Guide

The Leader's Guide is the key to facilitating an effective group study of Peter: Cornerstone of Catholicism. Created to help you lead others deeper into Scripture, this comprehensive resource for leaders presents practical help to make the most of adult faith formation with your study group. 

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

With easy-to-use, step-by-step instructions, your group will experience together the richness of the Bible, Church Tradition, and history.

Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained - Part 1 - Leader Guide (Spanish)

Esta Guía inclusiva le ayuda a cualquier católico fiel a que conduzca un estudio eficaz de la Parte I de Symbolon: La Fe Católica Explicada, ya sea en casa o en la parroquia.

Llevando paso a paso a los líderes a través de cada sesión de Symbolon, esta guía equipa a los líderes a dar el programa con confianza y claridad. La guía proporciona las oraciones al inicio y al final, las preguntas de discusión, las reflexiones para los participantes y los antecedentes importantes para ayudar a los líderes a conducir una sesión que sea tanto atractiva como razonable teológicamente.

El bello arte sagrado y las frases de santos y de las Escrituras le ayudan a los líderes a hacer que la fe cobre vida para los participantes en su estudio.

Las parroquias e individuos están usando Symbolon de distintas maneras en: grupos para hombres y mujeres, estudios bíblicos, R.I.C.A., ministerio familiar, formación de padres durante la preparación sacramental, formación de fe de adultos y mucho más. La Guía del Líder está diseñada cuidadosamente para llegar a inspirar a los participantes a que se entreguen más concretamente al Señor en cada sesión.

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

Acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Dr. Edward Sri leads over 25 of the nation’s top experts to clearly and comprehensively explain the Catholic Faith in a way that helps us know it, live it, and articulate it to others. Click here for a full English description.

Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained - PART 2 - Leader Guide

This comprehensive guide makes it easy for any faithful Catholic to lead an effective study of Part 2 of Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained, whether at home or in the parish. 

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

Walking leaders step-by-step through each Symbolon session, this guide equips leaders to facilitate with confidence and clarity. The Leader Guide provides opening and closing prayers, discussion questions, reflections for participants, and important background to help facilitators lead a session that is both engaging and theologically sound. Beautiful sacred art and quotes from the saints and the Scriptures help leaders make the Faith come alive for the people in their study. 

Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained - Part 2 - Leader Guide (Spanish)

Esta Guía inclusiva le ayuda a cualquier católico fiel a que conduzca un estudio eficaz de la Parte II de Symbolon: La Fe Católica Explicada, ya sea en casa o en la parroquia.

Llevando paso a paso a los líderes a través de cada sesión de Symbolon, esta Guía equipa a los líderes a dar el programa con confianza y claridad. La guía proporciona las oraciones al inicio y al final, las preguntas de discusión, las reflexiones para los participantes y los antecedentes importantes para ayudar a los líderes a conducir una sesión que sea tanto atractiva como razonable teológicamente.

El bello arte sagrado y las frases de santos y de las Escrituras le ayudan a los líderes a hacer que la fe cobre vida para los participantes en su estudio.

Las parroquias e individuos están usando Symbolon de distintas maneras en: grupos para hombres y mujeres, estudios bíblicos, R.I.C.A., ministerio familiar, formación de padres durante la preparación sacramental, formación de fe de adultos y mucho más. La Guía del Líder está diseñada cuidadosamente para llegar a inspirar a los participantes a que se entreguen más concretamente al Señor en cada sesión.

Click here for a sample of the Leader Guide.

Acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Dr. Edward Sri leads over 25 of the nation’s top experts to clearly and comprehensively explain the Catholic Faith in a way that helps us know it, live it, and articulate it to others. Click here for a full English description.