Catechesis for Infant Baptism will help parishes design a catechetical process for the formation of a ministry team to share "our common treasure" of faith with parents preparing for their infant's baptism. This book is for pastors, pastoral staff, liturgists, DREs, and all those who prepare catechists to engage in this ministry. Ellen Marie Collins employs primary symbols, the Lectionary and prayer texts for infant baptism to offer a process for deepening the catechists' understanding of the Rite of Infant Baptism and to help them as they share their faith as a baptismal ministry team.

This is a selection of short stories from Ellen's personal collection of work. All of these stories have a special meaning to her, mostly because they are true. Little mice did build a house in Ellie's old car, and the woodchuck did destroy her entire garden. And then it was certainly fun to name Maggie Magoo and come home to a tea party! Also, it was both satisfying and wonderful to knit scarves for the poor for the holidays! So I hope these stories bring you as much pleasure as the ones I enjoyed over and over as a child. Ellen co-illustrated this book with Amber Jones. Doing so provided a...

This is the story about a black lab, Maggie, and her best friend, who takes her walking to find all her other friends. A walk is the most important part of Maggie's day. She walks to find her friends, and they, in turn, look for her. Maggie knows all her friends by name and where they live. Each page is filled with adventure as the sweet-natured Maggie strolls around the neighborhood. So, I hope you enjoy your walk with Maggie Magoo as much as she enjoys it!