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FREE BOOKS! Ten Amazing Days of Advent Giveaways!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE: All Winners are announced at our Facebook Fan Page! Please stop by and “like” the page for updates! Winners are also notified privately by email. We’ve also had a late-breaking donation from Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle of three of her books published by Our Sunday Visitor. Donna-Marie will be guest-posting soon! Thank you so much, Donna-Marie! We’ll be giving her books away on December 15th. After the giveaway wraps up on the 15th, I’ll post all the winners at once.

Greetings, Dear Friends in Christ!

To thank our loyal readers and new fans, and help you celebrate with anticipation and joy the holy and beautiful season of Advent, we will be giving away FREE BOOKS!

Win a FREE BOOK in one of our daily random drawings from December 6th (Saint Nicholas Day!) through December 15th!

Enter to win by leaving a comment at ANY OF OUR COLUMNS, ANY TIME from NOW until December 15th!

All comments dated from December 1st on will be eligible until the last prize is given away on the 15th.

PLEASE HELP US SPREAD THE WORD by using some of our social sharing options! And do subscribe to the site for updates.

Here are some of the great resources that we’ll be mailing to our winners in plenty of time for Christmas:

Two books by Lisa Hendey, best-selling author and owner of CatholicMom.com:
“A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms: 52 Companions for Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul” and*

“The Handbook for Catholic Moms: Nurturing Your Heart, Mind, Body, and Soul”

Sarah Reinhard’s “Welcome Baby Jesus”!

See Ellen Gable Hrkach’s review and my review!

This lovely volume is sure to enchant readers of all ages.

Four books by Ellen Gable, award-winning Catholic novelist and AC columnist:
“Emily’s Hope,” “In Name Only,” “Stealing Jenny,” “Come My Beloved” (Read my RAVE review of “In Name Only”)

Plus Kindle editions!

But WAIT! There’s MORE!

One each of Mary Lou Rosien’s books:

“Catholic Family Boot Camp,” and

“Managing Stress with the Help of Your Catholic Faith”

PLUS:

Three copies of Alexander J. Basile’s, “A Christmas with Christ: Finding Joy Each December”

One copy each of Cay Gibson’s three books, “A Picture Perfect Childhood,” “Christmas Mosaic,” and “Catholic Mosaic”

*Two copies of Leticia Velasquez’s extraordinary collection, “A Special Mother is Born”

One copy of Michele Elena Bondi’s “God Moments II: Recognizing the Fruits of the Holy Spirit” (donated by Christine Capolino)

Three sets of both my catechetical booklets, “Be an Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children,” and “Be an Amazing Catechist: Sacramental Prep”

* (Two of these books were donated by Mary Ellen Barrett)

So leave a comment at one of our columns between December 1st and December 15th and enter to win!

A very blessed and happy Advent to you!

In Christ through Mary,

Lisa

About Lisa Mladinich

Lisa Mladinich is a life coach dedicated to helping Catholic women break through obstacles and fulfill their dreams, in order to live powerful lives for God's greater glory. She is a best-selling author, speaker, and retreat leader, and the host of WOMAN: Strong Faith, True Beauty (Shalom World TV). She is also the host of two free online conferences for Catholic homeschooling families—REFRESH Virtual Midwinter Conference and INSPIRE Virtual Summer Conference, both sponsored by Homeschool Connections Online, where she is an instructor. She teaches writing, leadership, study skills, and powerful courses for teen and tween girls about the Church’s liberating understanding of authentic beauty and femininity. Lisa is very excited to be the host of a new podcast debuting in August 2019, called Homeschooling Saints, also sponsored by Homeschool Connections.

Lisa is a popular speaker on catechetical topics and women's spirituality whose dynamic presentations are seen around the country at parishes, regional events, and conferences. She has been a frequent guest on Catholic TV, radio, and podcasts, and is a regular contributor to Relevant Radio's Morning Air with John Harper and Glen Leverenz. Her catechetical booklets, "Be an Amazing Catechist: Inspire the Faith of Children," and "Be an Amazing Catechist: Sacramental Preparation," are available from Our Sunday Visitor (in English and Spanish). Her best-selling, award-winning book, "True Radiance: Finding Grace in the Second Half of life" is available from Servant Books/Franciscan Media. Her new book of prayers for Catholic teachers, catechists, and homeschooling families is called "Heads Bowed: Prayers for Catholic School Days," from Liguori Publications. Lisa Mladinich is a proud member of the elite Catholic Speakers Organization, CMG Booking. For more information, visit: http://www.cmgbooking.com/catholic-speakers/lisa-mladinich or email lisa@mladinich.com.

Comments

  1. Lisa Hendey says

    Lisa, thanks for featuring my books this week! I’m thrilled to be in such great company — would love to enter the contest in the hopes of winning anyone’s book but my own! Thanks again and congratulations on the beautiful work being done here at Amazing Catechists!

  4. Christine says

    Great website and wonderful books. Thanks for your gift of the puppet shows. I just started using them for my first graders this year, and they are a huge hit!

    • Lisa Mladinich says

      Thank you so much, Christine! That makes me very happy. Please let us know how we can be of continued help to you in your work for Jesus. And share some of your tips and treasures at Reader Submissions. Sometimes the simplest thing is just what another catechist needs to hear.

  8. Ashley says

    There are contests that people win and weeks later forget about. This is a contest with an amazing prize that can be enjoyed for a lifetime! God Bless & Best wishes to all!

  11. Melanie says

    Just found your site through Lisa Hendey and so excited to be following you on FB to keep up on what’s going on here. I am teaching 6th grade this year and loving it! The giveaways sound fun!

  12. Nikki says

    Thank you for the opportunity to win one of fabulous books. They all look fantastic. These books will help anyone grow in their faith!

  16. Sarah says

    What a collection! Just from the titles and authors I can tell this is a great site! I’ve added you to my bookmarks!

  18. Marilyn says

    I have never heard of this before. Thank you CatholicMom.com for leading the way. Blessed Christmas to all!

  23. Deborah D says

    I am so grateful for the opportunity to enter. Advent is a season of preparation and although I have been a catechist for years, this is my first time teaching a Sacremental Prep class to 8 wonderful young ladies. These books will definitely be a great addition as I prepare them to receive God’s gifts! Thank you for sharing!

  27. Joy says

    Found you through catholicmom.com, and I’m glad I did! Thanks for the chance to win such great books. I’m putting many of them on my Christmas wish list! 🙂

  28. Catherine says

    I recently found your site through Marc and have been inspired by all the articles and comments. Thanks for the opportunity to win these great resources.

  29. Barb Dobner says

    What a wonderful way to start off the beautiful season of Advent! Thank you for offering such great resources to your followers! Have a blessed Advent and thanks for all the great tips you give to us so we can be the best catechists ever!

  31. Sharon Priester says

    I just finished reading the articles in the RCIA area. Very good. I will be passing them on to RCIA leaders in the Bloomington and Pontiac vicariates. Thank you very much

    Advent Blessings.

  32. Kathy says

    Love this site! It gives me a spiritual focus in my work! Thank you for the opportunity to receive a book during Advent:)

  37. Vikki says

    I would love the opportunity to win new books as I am always looking for new resources to use with my Level 1 CCD class.

  42. Laurie M says

    Happy Advent! I’ve come from searching out “Catholic writer” books by Ellen Gable Hrkach and her post about this contest. I’d also love the Book about Saints!
    Thanks for the contest!!!

  45. Sharon B. says

    So many great books, and I’ve even read a couple of them 🙂 I’ll be watching my email to see if I’ve won something… 😉 Thanks for the giveaway!!!

  46. Lisa M says

    Love the AC’s new digs, Lisa – congrats! Happy Feast Day. Thanks for the opportunity to win 🙂 Keep up the great work for the Kingdom!

  51. Colette says

    I love “Be an amazing catechist!”
    Thanks for the opportunity to win some great books!!!!
    Merry CHRISTmas!

  58. Michelle says

    What a true blessing! I am always wondering how to do things at home with my kids. And explaining our beliefs, rituals, and traditions can become a real challenge. Thank you!

  60. Cay Gibson says

    Such a “amazing” opportunity for catechists and parents to win some wonderful books. Congratulations to Janet, Danielle, and Christine for winning copies of my 3 books. Hope you enjoy them this new liturgical year. 🙂

  63. Amy Smith says

    Excited for the chance to win one of these amazing books! Thank you for this opportunity and your wonderful website.

  64. Noreen says

    I found your website through a recommendation from Colleen of Thoughts on Grace Blog. Thank you for the chance of winning one of these great books. I love it when people who have been blessed with writing abilities share that gift with others! Thank you and may your Advent Season be filled with graces and blessings!

  65. Malena says

    Thank you for the opportunity of getting one of this books that are so good for our spiritual growth. I’m a homeschooling mother of three and look forward to read all of them in my scarce time! 🙂

  66. Judy Dudich says

    Thank you for the chance to win such wonderful books! (I know which one I am secretly hoping to win as it is on my wish list!) God bless you in these final weeks of Advent! I am going to “like” your FB page to get the updates on this great contest! (I wish I’d known about it earlier…I would have offered my new book as a prize!)

  68. Lisa Mladinich says

    I just have to post and thank you all so much for entering our giveaway. It’s been an exciting week, and I’m so pleased to “meet” you all. Welcome to Amazing Catechists, and thanks for “like”ing us on Facebook. Please do SUBSCRIBE to the site, as well, for updates on future events and giveaways! A very blessed and peaceful Advent and a very, very Merry Christmas to you all!

    One more day of giveaways! Dec. 15 we’re giving away 3 of Donna-Marie Cooper O’Boyle’s books! Stay tuned!

  72. Ginette Tellado says

    Lisa, this is a great idea! I love all the articles in this website, what a great idea to gather all the works of wonderful Catholic Writers in one location. You are a great inspiration, thank you for all the gifts and graces that fill this website.

    Sincerely and God Bless,
    Ginette

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