Living the Sacraments

Finding God at the Intersection of Heaven and Earth

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ISBN: 978-0-8294-4659-3
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Too many Catholics view the sacraments as isolated rites of passage disconnected from daily living, hoops to jump through, rather than as gateways to fulfilling lives centered on a spiritual relationship with God. Such a misunderstanding distances Catholics from the heart of their spiritual vitality and renders the Church less relevant to their experience.

In his friendly, practical, and accessible style, best-selling author and master teacher Joe Paprocki opens up this critical aspect of Catholic life in Living the Sacraments. He presents the sacraments as a spiritual path. Their power and grace open our hearts to ongoing encounter with God. By inviting readers to delve into the mystery of God's self-revelation through the sacraments, by teaching the essence of each sacrament without being overbearing, and by inviting readers to reflect the divine image of God, Paprocki shows us that the sacraments allow us to experience God's presence in Church rites and through ordinary, tangible experiences. We can, and should, celebrate the sacraments—but we are transformed as we live them.


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"​In a friendly, practical, and accessible style, author and master teacher Joe Paprocki (who has been a catechetical leader and religious educator in the Chicago area for more than thirty years) opens up this critical aspect of Catholic life in Living the Sacraments. By inviting readers to delve into the mystery of God's self-revelation through the sacraments, by teaching the essence of each sacrament without being overbearing, and by inviting readers to reflect the divine image of God, Paprocki shows us that the sacraments allow us to experience God's presence in Church rites and through ordinary, tangible experiences. While all members of the Catholic community can, and should, celebrate the sacraments, it is when they live them that they are transformed. Inspired and inspiring, "Living the Sacraments: Finding God at the Intersection of Heaven and Earth" is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended reading for clergy and lay members alike.​" (Midwest Book Review)​

"​Inspired and inspiring, "Living the Sacraments: Finding God at the Intersection of Heaven and Earth" is an extraordinary and unreservedly recommended reading for clergy and lay members alike.​" (Midwest Book Review)

Author Bio

Joe Paprocki, D.Min.

Joe Paprocki, D.Min., is National Consultant for Faith Formation at Loyola Press, where, in addition to his traveling/speaking responsibilities, he works on the development team for faith formation curriculum resources including Finding God: Our Response to God’s Gifts. Joe has more than 40 years of experience in ministry and has presented keynotes, presentations, and workshops in more than 150 dioceses in North America. Joe is a frequent presenter at national conferences including the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, the Mid-Atlantic Congress, and the National Conference for Catechetical Leadership. He is the author of over 20 books, including the best sellers The Catechist’s Toolbox and A Well-Built Faith, as well as A Church on the Move, Under the Influence of Jesus, Living the Sacraments, and Called to Be Catholic—a bilingual, foundational supplemental program that helps young people know their faith and grow in their relationship with God. Joe also served as the series editor for the Effective Catechetical Leader and blogs about his catechetical experiences in faith formation at catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com.

Joe Paprocki, Doctor en Ministerio, es consultor nacional para la formación en la fe en Loyola Press, donde, además de sus responsabilidades de viajar y dictar conferencias, trabaja en el equipo de desarrollo de recursos del plan de estudios de formación en la fe, incluyendo Encontrando a Dios: Nuestra respuesta a los dones de Dios. Joe tiene más de 40 años de experiencia en el ministerio y ha ofrecido ponencias, presentaciones y talleres en más de 150 diócesis en América del Norte. Joe es un presentador frecuente en conferencias nacionales, incluido el Congreso de Educación Religiosa de Los Ángeles, el Congreso del Atlántico Medio (Mid-Atlantic Congress) y la Conferencia Nacional para el Liderazgo Catequético. Es autor de más de 20 libros, incluyendo los más vendidos La caja de herramientas del catequista y Una fe bien construida, así como A Church on the Move, La experiencia transformadora de encontrarse con Cristo: Bajo la influencia de Jesús, Vivir los sacramentos y Llamados a ser católicos —un programa bilingüe suplementario y fundamental que ayuda a los jóvenes a conocer su fe y a crecer en su relación con Dios. Joe también fue editor de la serie El líder catequético eficaz y escribe un blog sobre sus experiencias catequísticas en la formación de la fe en catechistsjourney.loyolapress.com.

2019 Illumination Book Awards, Gold: Catholic  

2019 Independent Press Awards, Distinguished Favorite: Religion: Non-Fiction 

2019 Best Book Awards, Finalist: Religion: Christianity  

2019 Catholic Press Association Book Awards, Second Place: Sacraments 

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Make Your Every Day Faith Come Alive With the Sacraments.

by Susan

LIVING THE SACRAMENTS was an enriching book for our parish small group study. It helped make events in our every day lives "thin moments." It was enlightening, inspiring, and presented in such a pleasant and comfortable manner. We thank Joe Paprocki for his writing talent, humor, and faith enrichment.

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Make Your Every Day Faith Come Alive With the Sacraments.

by Susan

LIVING THE SACRAMENTS was an enriching book for our parish small group study. It helped make events in our every day lives "thin moments." It was enlightening, inspiring, and presented in such a pleasant and comfortable manner. We thank Joe Paprocki for his writing talent, humor, and faith enrichment.