Catholic Kids Books

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

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:

We Learn About Our Parish Church by Teresa Marshall

We Learn About Our Parish Churchteaches children in second through fifth grades about the spaces and furnishings in their parish home and how they serve in the liturgy. The familiarity that children gain about the church and its furnishings will encourage their participation in the liturgy. Activities such as drawing their own church help to reinforce the concepts contained throughout the book.

When we come to our parish church, we are at home in a space in which we worship with others. This book lets you get to know the parts of your parish home. You will discover how the spaces in the church and the furnishings serve the liturgy.

You will learn

We Learn About Our Parish Church may be used with children 7 - 12 years old in the classroom or at home. An accompanying teaching edition for teachers and catechists is available.

This book includes

978-1-56854-892-0 | Saddlestitched | 6 x 9 | 48 pages | Language: English

Why do we kneel in church? How are the Scripture readings like family stories? What does incense symbolize? This booklet provides a step-by-step walk through the Mass. Great not only for people new to the faith, but for "cradle Catholics" who need a fresh perspective.

With touching four-color pictures and simple but beautiful language, best-selling children's author and illustrator Maite Roche presents an endearing and simple introduction for little ones of what happens during the liturgy.

This lovely little board book, that magnificently brings to life the Mass, is an ideal way to introduce to little ones this sacred worship and most important prayer for Catholics.

For ages 3 and up

• ISBN:9781621645221
• Hardcover
• Size (HxW):7.25 x 6.25
• Pages:14
• Author:Maite Roche
  

The young squire Rodrigo must choose which lord to serve as a knight. He seeks out the great war hero Inigo of Loyola, who teaches him how to discover the goodness of God and the desire of his own heart.

Based on Saint Teresa of Avila's spiritual classic, this book is enchantingly adapted for children 7yrs. and up about a boy's journey into the riches of prayer.

Sure to captivate and inspire readers of all ages,The Interior Castlebrings to life the soul's progress through prayer.

A book that wonderfully combines an enchanting story with rich spirituality and gorgeous illustrations that will appeal to all ages.

Author: Judith Bouilloc

Hardback 72 pages

Size: 10.3x7.3

Publication Date: September 22, 2020

ISBN:9781621644248