Books & CD's
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Resilience & Self-Reliance—Key Pieces in the Self-Esteem Puzzle. (NCEA, 2019) Resilience, self-reliance and self-esteem are by-products of positive identity formation. Informed efforts of parents and teachers can establish, support and foster the psycho-social growth of children. To this end, Resilience and Self-Reliance is a must have, multi-functional desktop reference that includes (1) an informative and formational approach to student self-esteem, (2) administrator and teacher related practices, (3) end-of-chapter activities for personal and corporate use, (4) suggestions for SPRIG-time Sessions (Spiritual and Professional Reflection for Individual Growth), (5) plans for faculty in-service, and (6) parent outreach via reproducible pull outs and suggestions for independent or assembly use.
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Embrace the Mission – Be the “I” in Evangelize. (NCEA, 2018) On every page the reader will find spiritual, inspirational, motivational or practical educational advice that nurtures the vocation-aspect of a Catholic school teacher. End-of-chapter activities include (1) Reflection-Journal questions, (2) Discussion questions and (3) SPRIG Questions (Spiritual and Professional Reflection for Individual Growth) designed for use in faculty sharing groups. Embrace the Mission, therefore, is an ideal tool for personal growth, professional collaboration, and faculty retreat days. It challenges each teacher to embrace the Gospel call to evangelize all people, at all times, in all places, and through all circumstances. Be the "I" in Evangelize!
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Engaging the “Parking Lot Parent” – A Catechist’s Guide to Fostering Parent Participation This informative book offers insights into the reasons many parents have become disengaged from the faith community, and offers supportive ways to meet families right where they are. You’ll discover creative strategies for “back door evangelizing” to help parents focus on their children’s faith formation and tutor their own parenting hearts. With personal and communal reflection prompts, this perceptive and practical resource is filled with tips and ideas to help you encourage, support, and affirm parents, so that all may share in the rich and boundless love of Christ.
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Parental Love Is . . . Handouts for Busy Parents. (The Pastoral Center.com., 2016) Twelve parent handouts based on Chapter 4 of The Joy of Love and I Corinthians 13. . . connecting Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on family life and the day-to-day realities of parenting. A helpful and flexible resource that can be sent home with parents and used as the basis for faith-sharing or the focus of “Parent Nights.”
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El Amor Paternal Es . . . SPANISH TRANSLATION of Parental Love Is . . . Twelve parent handouts based on Chapter 4 of The Joy of Love and I Corinthians 13. . . connecting Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation on family life and the day-to-day realities of parenting. A helpful and flexible resource that can be sent home with parents and used as the basis for faith-sharing or the focus of “Parent Nights.”
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Positive Soul Formation: A Teacher/Parent Guide to Child Development, $15 Dr. Pat McCormack Available directly through author. Refer to Order Form This book is designed to be a versatile tool, a common thread to unite home and school in the soulful formation of children. Each of the 40 newsletters in this collection is positive in tone, situates the topic within a faith context, and provides formative support for parents and teachers. Originally published in the popular magazine for Catholic educators, Today's Catholic Teacher, these newsletters are perfect for school, administrators, directors of religious education, catechists, and parents who want to help children grow spiritually, emotionally, and socially. Ideal for Parent Book Clubs. Pflaum Publishing Group, 2005. 96 pp. 8.5"x11" |
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Paso a Paso: La Formación Positiva del Alma, $20 (Una guia al desarollo del niño para maestros y padres) Dr. Pat McCormack Available directly through author. Refer to Order Form. This CD is a Spanish translation of the book, Positive Soul Formation: A Teacher/Parent Guide to Child Development. It provides 40 reproducible bulletins/newsletters. |
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Mary’s Beads of Transformation, $2 Dr. Pat McCormack Available @ www.Liguori.org, 1-800-325-9521.
This booklet provides a unique style of praying the “Hail Mary” beads of a rosary that makes each bead a meditation. Pray through the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, Glorious, and a Jesus-Statements rosary. Each mystery is introduced by TRANSFORMATIONAL MOMENTS that connect current living with the lives of Jesus and Mary. 2003. 64 pp. 4”x5.75” |
 | Let’s Pray (not just say) the Rosary, $2 Dr. Pat McCormack Available directly through author. Refer to Order Form. This booklet celebrates the Joyful, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious mysteries. Each mystery includes: a contemporary focus, a ten-sentence scripture story, and life-connection questions. Mystery focus titles are designed to aid recollection throughout the day. Concluding questions evoke personal transformation and invite faith sharing. 2004. 48 pp. 4”x5.75” |
 | Calvary-a Lenten Rosary Reflection.
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 | Creating a Culture of Spirituality, $10 Dr. Pat McCormack OUT OF PRINT This booklet provides formative support to parents who desire to cultivate spirituality within the family home. Newsletters highlight the liturgical seasons (Ordinary Time, Advent and Christmas, Lent, Eastertime, Mary and the Saints). Each newsletter focuses on establishing an environment, family customs, rituals and personal example that transmits a spiritual heritage to children. 2004. 24 pp. 8.5"x11" |
 | Catholic Family Character, $10 Dr. Pat McCormack OUT OF PRINT How do parents cultivate character, the distinguishing feature of personality and behavior that persists, regardless of outside pressure or personal temptation? This booklet suggests that Catholic family character is based on truth, guided by principles, rooted in faith, shaped by trust, defined by love, ad supported by grace. 2005. 55pp. 5.25”x8.5” |
 | Student Self-Discipline in the Classroom and Beyond,
Dr. Pat McCormack This publication approaches discipline from the vantage point of students. Based on Gospel message, it provides ways for teachers and school administrators to enable students to assume responsibility for their actions and to appreciate their own free will and choice. 2003. 165 pp. |
 | Essential Elements of Soulful Parenting, $10 Dr. Pat McCormack OUT OF PRINT Parenting the soul is the soul of parenting. This booklet combines three parent topics that contribute to soulful formation, positive self-esteem, self-control and personal responsibility in children at home and in school: (1) A PARENT’S GUIDE FOR SOUL FORMATION, (2) A PARENT’S GUIDE TO FOSTERING SELF-DISCIPLINE and (3) A PARENT’S GUIDE FOR FOSTERING SCHOOL SUCCESS. Each topic consists of an introductory article and six newsletters. 2003. 72pp. 8.5"x11" |
 | Home: Birthplace of Character, $10 Dr. Pat McCormack OUT OF PRINT Character is the distinguishing feature of personality and behavior that persists, regardless of outside pressure or personal temptation. This booklet consists of three mini-handbooks. Handbook 1: A PARENT’S GUIDE FOR CHRISTIAN CHARACTER FORMATION recognizes the parent as the primary weaver of character and explains the components of character and conscience formation. Handbook 2: A PARENT’S GUIDE FOR PRESSURE SITUATIONS suggests how to manage 26 specific child issues, A(ADHD) through Z (Zzz’s: Sleep Hygiene). Handbook 3: A PARENT’S GUIDE FOR DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS focuses on the following topics: Sibling Rivalry, Lying, Cheating, Exaggerating, Irresponsibility, Angry Behavior, Deliberate Disobedience, Destructive Behavior, and Peer Pressure. 2003. 72pp. 8.5"x11" |
 | Fostering Student Self-Esteem in the Catholic Elementary School Dr. Pat McCormack $9 NCEA Member/$12 non-member.Available at www.ncea.org or 202-337-6232 Like happiness, self-esteem is a by-product of our choices or behaviors. Positive self-esteem is fostered by practices that develop a foundation of security, autonomy, initiative, industry, and genuine affection. The introductory chapter provides an overview of the process. Successive chapters focus on the individual elements. Each topic includes a characteristics chart and numerous related teacher practices grouped according to early childhood, middle childhood, and early adolescence. The book concludes with suggested formats and materials for discussion and faculty inservice. 1999. 108pp. |
CD's
 | HOME--BIRTHPLACE OF SELF-ESTEEM Jesus said that he came to bring life to the full! “Fullness” includes positive self-esteem, the foundation that begins in the home. Guiding the lifelong process of soul formation is the primary responsibility of parents. It is also the mission of Christian educators. Parents and teachers contribute vitally to the soul formation of a child when they communicate genuine affection and foster lifelong development of security, autonomy, initiative, and industry. This presentation will reflect on these core elements and it will offer practical advice that was gathered from parents of children in grades K-12 who were recognized for positive self-esteem and character. CD, $15 |
 | MISBEHAVIOR? Name it. Claim it. Tame it. Or Prevent
it from the Get-Go A self-disciplined person is inner-directed, responsible, responsive, and cooperative. Children hone the skills of self-discipline when the significant adults in their lives make it their pattern to be instructive, respectful, positive, and proactive. Beyond that, four dynamics are helpful: (1) to understand the basic needs that motivate behavior, (2) to identify how to avert misbehavior, (3) to determine responses that lead to conversion and re-connection, and (4) to exercise a proactive style of authority. These dynamics of self-discipline are learnable skills and they are the focus of this audio presentation. CD, $15 |
 | NAVIGATING THE 'TWEEN YEARS What is typical in the development of a 'tween-stager? This transition time between the ages of 11 and 13 includes many changes in the development of the psycho-social self, the thinking self, the moral self, the spiritual self, the relational self, and the sexual self. What is typical of 'Tweens? And how can parents help 'tweens to grow within and beyond this time of transition? These questions are the focus of this audio presentation. CD, $15 |