Ignite a culture of spiritual reading in your parish!
Why is reading important?
“What we read sinks deeper into the mind than what we watch or hear.
Reading is active; watching is passive.” —Mortimer J. Adler
Reading forms the minds, hearts, and lives of all disciples.
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind."
Romans 12:1
"I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you."
Ezekiel 36:26
"Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not stray."
Proverbs 22:6
Intellectual Formation
Reading extends formation beyond limited, in-person sessions.
Reading a book actively engages the mind, with the reader setting the pace and deepening understanding of key concepts.
Formation of the interior life
Reading slows the pace of formation and invites reflection and prayer.
It creates quiet, establishes paths to the human heart and provides opportunity to sense the promptings of the Holy Spirit.
Behavioral Formation
Reading incorporates faith formation into the pattern of life.
Shared reading establishes discussion in community and at home, leading to lifelong learning and missionary discipleship.
"Good spiritual reading is the oil that keeps the lamp of prayer burning brightly."
- Bishop William J. Waltersheid
Why Host an Ignatius Parish Partners Book Fair?
An Ignatius Parish Partners Book Fair is a powerful way to foster a culture of spiritual reading within your parish community. Spiritual reading not only deepens our understanding of the Catholic faith, but it also enriches our prayer life, as the Holy Spirit calls us to a more profound response to Christ.
As faith grows, so does the desire for deeper communion with Our Lord. This renewed spiritual hunger inspires more active participation in the Mass, more frequent reception of the sacraments, and stronger connections within the parish community.
An Ignatius Parish Partners Book Fair also provides an opportunity to build your parish library with trusted Catholic authors and timeless resources that educate, inspire, and transform lives. Parishioners gain convenient access to faithful Catholic books that answer questions, encourage spiritual growth, and support lifelong formation.
How Does It Work?
With an Ignatius Parish Book Fair, inspire parishioners to read in their homes, form reading groups at your parish, and build your parish library. It’s simple and affordable, with the opportunity to acquire great books at a 30% discount with free shipping!
Parishioners select from displayed books and Ignatius catalogs. Display books are typically sold during the parish book fair, or they can be retained for your parish library. You may also consider using the display copies for several book fairs during the year. This flexible approach allows your parish to promote faith formation while making exceptional Catholic resources readily available to your parishioners.
Ignatius Partners Parish Book Fairs
Provide opportunities to transform the minds and hearts of your parishioners by bringing a wealth of Catholic wisdom to their fingertips through the power of reading great Catholic books.
Consider holding book fairs throughout the year to meet parishioners where they are on their journey to eternal life.
Choose one or more Parish Book Fairs!
All Parish Book Fairs
Lent/Easter, Advent/Christmas, Bibles, new releases, best sellers, Catholic living, testaments of faith, novels, Catholic teachings, sacraments.
Supercharge Sacrament Prep
Parents and Families, Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, Youth and Confirmation, Vocations: Marriage and Vocation Discernment
All Phases of Missionary Discipleship
OCIA , Adult Faith Formation, Mystagogy, Discipleship, End of Life Issues
Receive a link to Book Fair Handbook and Book Fair Contract!
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