Catholic Kids Books

Carlo Acutis was like other boys his age. In his hometown of Milan, Italy, he loved video games, playing soccer, and hanging out with his friends. But unlike most other boys, he also loved going to Mass, and his deep concern for others was felt by everyone around him�including the poor, the brokenhearted, and even stray dogs.

A self-taught computer whiz, Carlo used his tech skills to serve the Church and to share his faith in Christ. He built websites for parishes, and he created an online exhibition to document Eucharistic miracles around the world.

At the age of fifteen, Carlo was diagnosed with an aggressive form of leukemia and died a week later on October 12, 2006. In 2018, a miracle was attributed to his intercession, and Pope Francis beatified him in 2020. He has become a shining example of faith, hope, and love, especially to young people.

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!

We Learn About Mass, Second Edition, Teaching Edition: Handbook for Teachers and Catechists by Gerard Moore and Jean Marie Hiesberger

This book is the teaching edition for the children's book,We Learn About Mass. Teachers, catechists, and parents will want to purchase this resource in addition to the children's version. It includes notes and ideas for how to teach the meaning of the Mass with the accompanying prayers, gestures, and other elements. The children's version is reprinted in the teaching edition. The teacher's notes are printed alongside the margins for easy reference.

This book will help you learn more about Mass and how you take part in it. You will learn:

We Learn About Massmay be used with children in second grade through fifth grades. It may be used in the classroom or at home.

In addition to the teacher's notes, this book includes:

The four volumes in the Saint Joseph Catechism for Young Catholics series endeavor to assist catechists and educators in the spiritual formation of the youths in their care as well as parents who are raising their children in the Faith.

This series has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The first volume was developed for children in Grades 1 and 2, with a focus on teaching the fundamental beliefs, practices, and prayers of the Faith to those preparing for First Communion.

• Uses an effective Question-and-Answer format to convey the essential elements of Catholic doctrine
• Presents God, Creation, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Sacraments, Sin, the Life of Grace, the Moral Life, Mary and the Saints, and Union with God in Heaven in an orderly way so that children can easily retain information with greater understanding
• Includes two Appendices: the first provides the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the Duties of Catholics, while the second offers a General Prayers section and the Holy Days of Obligation in an illustrated format
• Illustrated in full color throughout
• Provides parents with the opportunity to share Gods truths within the closeness, caring, and love of family

• Product Code:230/05
• ISBN:9781953152923
• Pages:72
• Author:CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING CORP.
• Size:5-1/2 8-1/4
• Color:FULL COLOR
• Binding:PAPERBACK

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

St Therese Of Lisieux The Way Of Love (Encounter The Saints)

The four volumes in the Saint Joseph Catechism for Young Catholics series endeavor to assist catechists and educators in the spiritual formation of the youths in their care as well as parents who are raising their children in the Faith.

This series has been found to be in conformity with theCatechism of the Catholic Churchby the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The second volume was developed for those in Grades 3, 4, and 5, with a focus on providing youngsters with a fuller understanding of the fundamental beliefs, practices, and prayers of the Faith.

• Uses an effective Question-and-Answer format to convey the essential elements of Catholic doctrine
• Presents God, Creation, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Sacraments, Sin, the Life of Grace, the Moral Life, Mary and the Saints, and Union with God in Heaven in an orderly way so that youngsters can easily retain information with greater understanding
• Offers Fill in the Blanks and Can You Answer These? sections throughout to encourage the retention of information
• Provides explanatory texts on such topics as Creation, important events in Jesus life, miracles of Jesus, and parables of Jesus
• Includes four Appendices on Essential Prayers, the Holy Bible, the Liturgy, and Christian Living
• Illustrated in full color throughout
• Provides parents with the opportunity to share Gods truths within the closeness, caring, and love of family

• Product Code:231/05
• ISBN:9781953152930
• Pages:128
• Author:CATHOLIC BOOK PUBLISHING CORP.
• Size:5-1/2 X 8-1/4
• Color:FULL COLOR
• Binding:PAPERBACK

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

Sacrament of Reconciliation xxplains this Sacrament in easy-to-understand language. Illustrated in full color. Paperback Size: 5 1/2 X 7 3/8

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 €š ¬ 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.