{"product_id":"the-beatitudes-explained-zn174041","title":"The Beatitudes Explained - ZN174041","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis fourth addition to the Explained series helps children ages 8 to 12 (grade levels three to seven) discover the meaning behind the eight Beatitudes-guidelines for living as Jesus taught us. This standalone volume helps children understand the passage from Matthew's gospel known as the\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eSermon on the Mount\u003c\/i\u003e. At first glance, the Beatitudes can appear to be confusing. How are we \"blessed\" when we mourn? How are those who are \"poor\" in spirit also blessed? This easy-to-follow book breaks the Beatitudes down into simple scripturally based lessons, inspiring children with concrete exercises for spiritual formation. Engaging illustrations and activities for use in the classroom and beyond will help children walk in the footsteps of Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli type=\"square\"\u003eProvides stories of men and women who exemplify the Beatitudes\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli type=\"square\"\u003eIncludes individual reflection and group discussion questions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli type=\"square\"\u003eColorful text and illustrations provide a positive learning experience\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli type=\"square\"\u003eIncludes notebook sections for reflection\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli type=\"square\"\u003ePart of\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Creed Explained\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe 10 Commandments Explained\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Works of Mercy Explained\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eseries\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli type=\"square\"\u003eIdeal for ages 8 to 12 (grade levels 3 to 7)\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author:\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eSilvia 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pauline Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31793140596807,"sku":"ZN174041","price":6.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1978\/5271\/files\/The-Beatitudes-Explained-ZN174041-Inspirational-Gifts-Pauline-Books-Media.jpg?v=1722397416","url":"https:\/\/www.michiganchurchsupply.com\/products\/the-beatitudes-explained-zn174041","provider":"Michigan Church Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}