With its captivating writing style and charming art, this book not only teaches young children the parts of the Mass, but also show them why joining in is an experience of love.
Engage children in the Mass and inspire them to love the Holy Eucharist. Beautiful artwork and hands-on activities like wheels, flaps, and tracing invite children into the beauty of the Mass. Simple explanations and prayers of the Mass provide a deeper understanding for little ones. Written by a Catholic mother, this sturdy, interactive board book will help Catholics teach their children about the mysteries of God's love in the Mass. Children ages 3 and up will be delighted to have their own book at church, which will help them learn the order of the Mass, follow along with the prayers, and discover the wonders that happen at every Mass.
From USCCB Publishing, this revision of the General Instruction of the Roman Missal (GIRM) seeks to promote more conscious, active, and full participation of the faithful in the mystery of the Eucharist. While the Missale Romanum contains the rite and prayers for Mass, the GIRM provides specific detail about each element of the Order of Mass as well as other information related to the Mass.
The bright, vibrant, and eye-catching illustrations in this book will "pop" off the pages to delight little children as they learn what happens during Mass. They can follow along as these parts of the Mass take place: the beginning of Mass the reading of the Gospel the presentation of gifts to the Priest the elevation of the Host during the Consecration the praying of the Our Father the reception of Communion This colorful book provides children with a gentle introduction to the Mass.
This book is a completely unique presentation of the Catholic faith for children preparing for First Holy Communion. It is a rare combination of gifted writing, wonderful vibrant illustration, and exquisite design. Through stories from the Bible, bits of the Church's history, and descriptions of the sacraments, this book leads young people and their parents or grandparents into the mystery of the Eucharist. The heart of the Church and her sacraments is presented as the life of Jesus himself. First published in Ireland under the guidance of renowned theologian Father Vincent Twomey, SVD. A glorious volume with gorgeous full color illustrations on every page. Provides thorough sacramental preparation, and includes parent pages with important in-depth explanations. Ideal gift for children!
This inspiring coloring book for children presents beautifully detailed pictures, ranging from symbols of the Eucharist to images of the saints who contributed to our understanding and devotion to the Eucharist. Written and illustrated by artist Katherine Sotnik, this book teaches as it entertains, showing the vessels for the liturgy as well as explaining the different names and terms that the Eucharist has.
A swan must waddle before a swan can fly! Manhattan's Central Park seems an unlikely place for a family of swans to raise their baby cygnet, but family life is full of surprises, happy mistakes, and mysterious joys. Join Father and Mother Swan and their Handsome Little Cygnet as they paddle through four beautifully illustrated seasons in Central Park. Smile a lot--and cry just a little--as you follow the journey of a baby swan who grows up to learn what and who he really is. From best-selling author and illustrator team Matthew Mehan and John Folley, this wonderful and surprising revision of the Ugly Duckling will please the whole family with beautiful prose and page after page of lush watercolor illustrations. Even enjoy a seek-n-find in the back of the book, learning about the landmarks and wildlife of Central Park, among other amusing mysteries.
Do you want your 3 to 7 year old to love going to the Catholic Mass? This book can help! What is My First Interactive Mass Book for Catholic Kids, and how is it interactive? It is a simplified guide to the Catholic Mass that your child can bring to church every week. It is unlike any other Mass book on the market! It is interactive because in addition to including engaging, full-color illustrations and the most common prayers of the Mass for your child to follow, it contains carefully chosen quiet activities that will help your child participate in the Mass to the fullest. Far from just trying to keep your child busy, this book is designed as a true worship aide for the very young child. Two ways to Use: *Use the book right from the box as a fully interactive guide to the Mass: -- "Dress" the priest in the correct liturgical color. -- Follow along with the readings -- All basic prayers of the Mass are included for your child -- Follows the order of the Mass -- Visual Schedule for your child to follow --"Spot the Mass Items" activity! --Encourages child to use holy water, pass the peace, and pay attention during the consecration -- Children bring it to Mass every week! *If you want to have removable components, such as "dressing" up the priest in the correct liturgical color, and removable response cards for the readings, easy instructions are included in the back of the book. This part is SO easy. No mess, no glue, and no paint is required, yet your child will be SO proud of their book! Plus, once you have assembled the interactive components, the activities in your book will work permanently, and will be very sturdy. -- If you've decided that you want to have removable interactive pieces, then please purchase Scotch Create Reusable Mini Squares (or something similar) in advance, in order to mount the interactive parts to your book. However, the book is just as fun right from the box! Help your little one learn to love the Mass with My First Interactive Mass Book for Catholic Kids! Have older kids too? Check out my guided Mass journal for older kids, The Mass Book for Catholic Children (geared toward ages 7 to 12)!