Print Catalog Description

The following explains how to read it and the information we need if you are requesting material.  When you want to reserve materials, give us the call number or the title.   The call number is the first two letters indicate what kind of material you are looking at.
 
AC - Audio Cassette GM - Game
AT - Audio Tape (reel to reel) KT - Kit - can be a combination of videos, audio tapes and print material
BD - Binder LP - Audio Record
BK - Book MG - Magazine
CD - Compact Disc NP - Newspaper
CH - Chart PM - Pamphlet
CS - Computer Software PO - Poster
EQ - Equipment PP - Puppet
FD - Folder SL - Slides
FL - 16 mm Film TX - Textbook Series
FS - Filmstrip VC - Video Cassette

 

The first two numbers are a general category for finding the listing. 

01 Catechist Formation, Catechetics, & Adult Catechesis Training and formation materials for catechists, material on the general subject of catechetics and adult catechesis. Manuals & workbooks for programs other than catechist formation are categorized either by specific subject: e.g.  Sacraments, Family, Church Teaching & Theology, or in Catechetical Aids.
02 Catechetical Aids Supplements to curricular materials, Publisher Promotions, Lesson Plans, Activity Books.
03  The Catechism of the Catholic Church and Catechisms in General
04  Children’s Resources All materials for children EXCEPT Sacramental Preparation (found in Sacraments) and scripture-related materials (found in 15 Scripture- Children and Youth). Advice for parents will be found in Family; advice for catechists in Catechetist Formation.
05  Documents Official publications of the U.S. Catholic Conference, National Conference of Catechetical Leadership, and other major official Church bodies.
06  Evangelization Presenting Catholic Christianity to the unchurched; ministry to inactive Catholics; some on missionary work although see also Multicultural.
07  Family Ministry Raising children & teens, family dynamics, divorce & separation.
08  Liturgy Training and formation for liturgical ministries,   Liturgical catechesis,  The Liturgical Year
09  Church History General church history, including local history; also current church events
10  Morality and Justice Issues (see also Children’s Resources & Youth Resources)
11  Music
12  Psycho-Spirituality & Counseling Abuse, AIDS ministry, death & dying, personality development, recovery programs, daily living.
13  Sacraments (all ages but see also Church Teaching & Theology) Sacramental Preparation & Mystagogia;  Anointing of the Sick, Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist,  General (series), Holy Order / Vocations, Marriage, Reconciliation
14  Scripture- Adult Life of Jesus, & other biblical characters; Documentaries re Bible Lands; New Testament; Old Testament; Scripture Study
15  Scripture- Children and Youth
16  Prayer and Spirituality Devotions - rosary; General - meditations, retreats, spiritualities, prayer paradigms.
17  Church Teaching and Theology Including basic handbooks or introductions to the Catholic faith.
18  Youth Resources Resources for youth as well as material for the youth minister.
19    Ecumenical and Interfaith Issues
20    Parishes and Small Communities:  Ministry and Group Formation, Parish ministry formation (exclusive of catechetical and liturgical) Leadership, Ministry of Care, Outreach Ministries, Youth Ministry (adult training),Group Process, Programs for Small Groups (leader & participant materials)
21 Multiculturalism General Topics, Hispanic, Native American, Pan- African, Pan-Asian, Pan- European
22   Biography Mary - Mary according to tradition and scripture; Saints - recognized canonized saints; Others - historical figures, prominent current figures, those in the canonical process (for biblical characters, see Scripture)
23  Feature Films Major motion pictures
24  RCIA All aspects- organization, liturgy, catechesis
25  The Vowed Life Materials pertaining to those who take the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
99  Archives These items are available but have been removed from the shelves to make room for more updated materials

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




 

  • Materials in Spanish:  Videos are shelved separately but in same topic categories as those in English.

  • Books in Spanish Library are catalogued using these same categories.

  • Special Needs materials are integrated into subject categories.

  • Bar code number: This is a computer-generated code number unique for each item.

 

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