Detailed pictures complement the text and allow the reader to follow Christ and his Mother as they make their way through the streets of Jerusalem on the way to Calvary.
The Stations of the Cross is a traditional way of exploring the Easter story, telling of the last walk that Jesus took to the cross and the people whom he encountered on the way. The walk is re-enacted each Friday in Jerusalem, and in churches worldwide, especially on Good Friday.
Through this delightful, heartfelt collection of prayers for kids, children learn how easy it is to pray every day. Loyola Kids Book of Everyday Prayers by Catherine Odell and Margaret Savitskas is thematically divided into nine chapters, offering prayers for all occasions and seasons of the year. From the Hail Mary to the Breastplate of St. Patrick to a little boy's prayer for his new baby sister, these prayers for kids will help children grow in their faith. Ages 8 to 12.
OSV Kids Stations of the Cross helps children understand and connect with the Passion of Christ. Perfect for schools, parishes, and families, this wonderfully illustrated booklet includes age-appropriate descriptions of each Station, prayers, and questions for reflection and discussion. This beautiful, ancient devotion allows children to understand the strength and mercy of God, to praise and thank Jesus for giving his life for us, and, ultimately, to find great hope in the redemption of the world through his holy cross. As children walk with Jesus in OSV Kids Stations of the Cross, they begin to see how he walks with them at home, at school, and in every moment of their lives.
In this dramatized presentation of the Stations of the Cross, children of Jesus' era tell the story of their friend, who loved them and was so kind to them. The children follow Jesus on his road to Calvary and give their account of all the happenings on the journey. After each station, they meditate on how Jesus' suffering is relevant to the lives of all young people. A story related by children for children.
These brief reflections, clear Scripture readings, and short prayer responses help children enter into the mystery of Jesus' suffering, death, and resurrection.