Catholic Kids Books

Welcome, Children!: A Child's Mass Book Here's a fun, reverent and educational way to help children celebrate the Eucharist. Activities to develop understanding of the Mass are arranged in an easy-to-follow sequence that parallels the progression of the Mass. As Jesus opens the door to invite children in, an activity identifying what they see - altar, tabernacle, candles, crucifix - immediately helps them become familiar with the worship space. Special faith-building features include mass responses (up-to-date and indicated in red); simple icons that show when to sit, stand, kneel; illustrations of traditional gestures and postures; 16 activities that explain the parts of the Mass. With activities on the left-hand pages and Mass prayers on the right, parents can easily help children find their place with little interruption of their own prayer experience. Once complete, the book becomes a personal keepsake to use week after week. Welcome, Children! can help prepare children for First Eucharist - or reinforce participation at Mass for those who already receive Communion. It's a great resource!

St. Lucy comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. St. Lucy, holy and pure, loved Jesus very much. Christians remembered her story and told how she died for her belief in Jesus. Lucy liked to help people who were lonely or sad. She took food to the hungry and gave money to the poor. Often she would meet with other Christians to pray and talk about Jesus. The Church honors St. Lucy as a martyr, a hero of the faith. Author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around and inspire us to become more like Christ. is one of 6 saints in the Saints of Christmas set, part of the Saints and Me! series.

Published Date:9/30/2013

Pages:32

ISBN:9780764823251

This edition of theSaint Joseph Children's Missal, treasured by countless youngsters for over four decades, introduces some notable changes:

• The Missal has been extended from 96 to 128 pages.
• The Mass comes to life in 28 new full-color photographs.
• The illustrated Life of Christ section has been expanded to depict over 40 important moments and lessons from Jesus' time on earth.
• Lists of Jesus' Miracles and Parables have been added.
• The Prayers section has more than doubled in size.
• A helpful section on preparing for the Sacrament of Penance has been added.
• Important TeachingsThe Beatitudes, The Sacraments, illustrated Holydays of Obligation in the Dioceses of the United States, and The Church Year and Vestment Colors are now included.

• Product Code:806/19B
• ISBN:9781947070851
• Pages:128
• Author:CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING CORP.
• Size:3 1/2 x 5 1/2
• Color:BLACK
• Binding:DURA-LUX

Author(s): REV. Lawrence G. Lovasik,S.V.D. Now in a padded hardcover edition, this beautiful and inspiring volume by a well-known author, teacher, and missionary will bring joy to young and old. The book contains the lives of over 100 popular Saints, and each is made more memorable by a twofold portrayal in word and picture. The life of each Saint is carefully and simply written in an informal, pleasing style that will delight parents, teachers, and the children with whom they share these pages. The glorious, full-color illustrations are strikingly beautiful and marked by their fine detail. Size 5 7/8 X 8 3/8

My Sunday Mass Book: Receiving the Gift of the Eucharist by Kara O'Malley.

Children who have just received the sacrament of the Eucharist for the first time have reached a very special threshold in their Christian Life.My Sunday Mass Bookis designed to encourage children and their families to continue participating each Sunday at Mass with the same engagement as when they first received the Eucharist ‚¬ for at the heart of the Mass, we receive the Body and Blood of Christ, the nourishment we need to go out into the world and do God's work.

My Sunday Mass Bookwas developed to help children:

Engage: Lively section illustrations draw emotional connections to the child's lived experience.

Explore: Spaces for interactivity, where the child can write, draw, and express their thoughts, will encourage children to explore their feelings and feel ownership of the book.

Act: Each section closes with simple activities for home and at Mass.

My Sunday Mass Bookincludes access to a free, online guide,A Companion for Parents,to assist parents in:

• gaining greater understanding of the importance of the Eucharist and the Mass.
• becoming familiar with some Church teachings and history.
• exploring recommended resources to aid in family discussion.

978-1-61671-491-8 | Saddlestitched | Language: English

Author: Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy

This book teaches children about Angels and how they help us through our lives. It contains 48 pages with 16 colored illustrations. Size 6 x 9.

The story of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Kateri special virtue of courage, author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around and inspire us to become more like Christ. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of theSaints and Me!series.

Published Date: 10/1/2012

Pages: 32

ISBN:9780764822377

God's Heroes: A Child's Book of Saints Heroes come in many forms an athlete, your grandfather, a firefighter, or even Superman. What better time than October, as All Saints Day approaches, to familiarize children with 13 of the Church€™s most honored heroes? Each life story highlights a particular virtue that saint possessed, and relates the virtue to a child's life today. God's Heroes is arranged in an easy-to-follow format, with information about a saint's life and work on the left and a fun activity on the right to reinforce the learning. Of the 13 saints featured, most will be familiar to children. A few may be new, which offers children the chance to get to know other great heroes, and maybe pick a new favorite! The 13 saints include: St. Francis of Assisi, Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, St. Clare of Assisi, St. Philip Neri, St. Joan of Arc, St. Edward the Confessor

In this unprecedented book, questions from children from across the world are presented to Pope Francis -- and the Pope himself answers each letter. All too often, the big spiritual questions from children are ignored or written off as quaint, but Pope Francis helps every child feel God's love and know that their voices are valued and heard. With each question charmingly illustrated by the child,Dear Pope Francislets the Pope respond directly to each child with inspiring, meaningful answers. Pope Francis's joyful warmth and wisdom shine through for parents, grandparents, teachers and, of course, children.

ISBN:9780829444339

Very young children are introduced to the meaning and importance of the Sacrament of Baptism through a lovely story of a family spiritual event in church.

Leo is being baptized today!

He is becoming a child of God.

His mom, his dad, his godfather, and his godmother are filled with joy.

The Baptism day is brought to life by Maite Roche's engaging and beautiful illustrations.  Board Book.

Author: Bernadette McCarver Snyder. You might be surprised to learn about the saint who rode a donkey backwards, the saint who helped a "criminal" escape from prison, the saint who was afraid of water, the saint who was kidnapped by pirates, and lots more! Learn how ordinary men and women did extraordinary things and became known as saints.

Author: Bernadette McCarver Snyder. Offers 150 fantastic fun facts from the Bible. Each is full of surprises, secret messages, adventure, and intrigue.

The Rosary Gloria Series is a book dedicated to help kids understand the rosary. It breaks down the rosary in a meaningful and understanding way for kids.

Rosary for Children with the Luminous Mysteries Folder. Measures 15 1/8" x 7 3/16" open, 3 7/8" x 7 3/16" folded. 100 per box.

Author: Elizabeth Ficocelli. A youngster's guide to the Rosary, with each mystery keyed to Scripture to show how the Rosary is not centered around Mary, but leads us, through Mary, to Jesus; includes full-color illustrations and full prayers for how to pray the Rosary. Ages 5 to 9. Hardcover.

Sin wounds our relationship with God, with ourselves, and with others. In his great love, God calls us to reconcile with him, to experience a conversion of heart that moves us to feel contrition for the thoughts, behaviors, and the inaction that harm ourselves and our relationships with him and others. In the sacrament of reconciliation, we are invited to experience God's love and mercy.

Designed specifically for children who will celebrate the sacrament for the first time, Preparing for Confession for Children: Receiving God's Mercy will help young people get ready to confess their sins. Scripture passages will help children reflect on God's mercy. They will be guided to examine their conscience, to think about what to confess, and to pray before and after the sacrament. A downloadable pdf is also available to parents who want additional support and catechesis about the sacrament.

The booklet, appropriately sized for small hands, can be brought to confession and is ideal for children in Catholic schools and religious education programs.

9781616717759 | Saddlestitched | 4-1/4 x 5-1/2 | 24 pages

This illustrated guide explains the corporal and spiritual works of mercy to children ages 8-12. Using examples from scripture, saints, and people of today, including Pope Francis, each section shows children how to practice the various works of mercy. While learning the meaning behind each act of mercy, they will be inspired to develop a spirit of mercy toward family, friends, parish, and the wider community. Concrete examples of mercy in action and questions for individual reflection and group discussion allow children to see how they can help develop new paths for mercy or enrich those that already exist in their world. This third volume in theExplainedseries is the perfect companion for children during the Extraordinary Year of Mercy and beyond.

Features & Benefits:

• Includes notebook sections for reflection
  
• Colorful text and illustrations provide a positive learning experience.
  
• Includes individual reflection and group discussion questions
  
• Ideal for ages 8-12
  
• Part ofThe Creed ExplainedandThe 10 Commandments Explainedseries
  
  About the Author:

  Silvia Vecchini was born in 1975 in Saint Francis's province-Perugia, Italy-and holds a degree in modern literature from the Theological Institute of Assisi. She is the author of numerous books for children as well as a number of volumes of scholarly and educational material. Along with her husband, Antonio Vincenti, Silvia founded the Sycamore Group, which promotes the work of children and adolescent authors and illustrators and focuses on catechetical story-telling.

We Learn About Our Parish Church Teaching Edition:
Handbook for Teachers and Catechists by Teresa Marshall

The teaching edition ofWe Learn About Our Parish Churchgives teachers, catechists, and parents background information on our liturgical spaces and furnishings. For easy reference, this book has reprinted each page of the children's version and placed the teacher's notes in the margins. Special notes and activities for each age level--second through fifth grade--are also included.

978-1-56854-893-7 | Saddlestitched | 8 3/8 x 10 7/8 | 48 pages | Language: English