Saints' lives for children
by Brother Evan Schmid, C.S.C
Augustine was born in Africa in the year 354. As a young man, he began living a sinful life, but his mother, Monica, prayed that her son might become a Christian. After many years of persistent prayer, her son finally converted. Later, Augustine was ordained a priest, and in the year 395 he was consecrated to serve as the bishop of Hippo. Augustine wrote hundreds of books and letters defending the Catholic Faith. His writings remain influential to this day and have brought many people to Christ.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 95 pages
A Story of Venerable Leo Papin Dupont
by Brother Gerard Hagemann, C.S.C.
Known as the Holy Man of Tours, Leo Dupont worked hard to spread the devotion to the Holy Face of Jesus.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
A Story of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
by Brother Roberto, C.S.C.
Born in 1090 near Dijon, France, Bernard's parents believed God had special plans for their son. As a Cistercian monk, St. Bernard helped to inspire other to seek holiness through solitude, poverty, prayer, and work.
Level 2
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 96 pages
Saint Margaret of Hungary: A Tale of Vows and Sanctity
by E. Virginia Newell
St. Margaret of Hungary, OP (Margit in Hungarian; January 27, 1242 – January 18, 1270) was a Dominican nun and the daughter of King Béla IV of Hungary and Maria Laskarina. The 8th child of ten, she was the younger sister of St. Kinga of Poland (Kunegunda) and St. Yolanda of Poland and, through her father, the niece of the famed St. Elizabeth of Hungary. She was a member of the illustrious Arpad family who gave many great rulers and saints to the world over 300 years. Among them are the famous King St. Stephen crowned in 1000 AD as well as St. Irene, and two other St. Elizabeths.
Margaret was born during the Mongol invasion of Hungary (1241–42). Her parents vowed that if Hungary was liberated from the Mongols, they would dedicate the child to religion. The three year old Margaret was entrusted by her parents to the Dominican monastery at Veszprém in 1245. Six years later she was transferred to the Monastery of the Blessed Virgin founded by her parents on Nyulak Szigete (Rabbit Island) near Buda (today Margaret Island, named after her, and a part of Budapest; the ruins of the monastery can still be seen). She spent the rest of her life there, dedicating herself to religion and opposing all attempts of her father to arrange a political marriage for her with King Ottokar II of Bohemia.
She lived in total humility, engaging in the most menial tasks even in the winter when her hands bled from the cold. She constantly fasted and refused nice clothes and royal comforts, remarking that she preferred the odor of sanctity when dead to smelling sweet only when alive. She spent her days in prayer, in devotion to the Eucharist, and caring for the poor, lavishing on them whatever gifts her royal family sent her.
This is her story.
Paperback, size 7" x 5.25", 80 pages, illustrated
Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls II
by Catholic Nuns in America
Continue your family’s reading adventures with Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls, Volume II! In the second volume of this four-part series read:
- “Ottawanta”—The story of Chief Ottawanta and the hardships he endured to live the Faith
- “Elizabeth Bayley Seton”—The life story of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- “Anina”—The story of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton’s daughter, Anina
- “Silver Wings”—Mary Gertrude's airplane ride with her father—and God
- “John Philip”—John Philip’s adventure when he visits the circus
Written to be read aloud for the entire family’s entertainment, Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls offers four volumes each holding a handful of happy and courageous stories, compiled and written by Catholic nuns in the 1930's. Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls appeals to the whole family by using simple vocabulary to engage children but also providing well-developed plots to captivate adults’ interest.
Each story highlights a different virtue, and, to reinforce the virtue, every chapter closes with a two-line rhyming verse that provides both a chapter summary and a pithy message, all underlining the books’ main theme—the Church gives life to the soul through grace. Excellent when read by children, and even better when read to children by parents and older siblings, these timeless stories show the reward of virtue by the wondrous events that occur when one is generous with God.
As taken from the front cover of the book, the stories herein are republished in the hope that in a small way the Faith, Culture, and Tradition of the Holy Catholic Church may be preserved for our most prized possession, our children.
Our prayer for these books is the same as Baltimore’s first Archbishop, the Most Reverend Michael J. Curley, prayed when these books were first published:
“May our Divine Lord bless each boy and girl who reads these stories, as well as every one who helps to place them in their hands.”
Hardcover, size 7" x 4.75", 140 pages, Illustrated
Catholic Stories For Boys and Girls IV
by Catholic Nuns in America
Finish off Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls with the last book in this classic series! In the final volume of this four-part series read:
- "The Dawn of Spring"—Old Louis's reflections on eternity looking forward to spring
- "The Land of Erin"—The adventures of Saint Patrick, from his homeland to heaven and St Brigid
- "The Flowery Kingdom"—Blessed John Gabriel’s zeal for sanctity
- "The Lion Tamer"—The faith and strength of Saint Martina in the face of the wild beasts and the pagan Emperor Alexander
- "A Shepherd and His Sheep"—The life of Saint Vincent de Paul
Written to be read aloud for the entire family’s entertainment, Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls offers four volumes each holding a handful of happy and courageous stories, compiled and written by Catholic nuns in the 1930's. Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls appeals to the whole family by using simple vocabulary to engage children but also providing well-developed plots to captivate adults’ interest.
Each story highlights a different virtue, and, to reinforce the virtue, every chapter closes with a two-line rhyming verse that provides both a chapter summary and a pithy message, all underlining the books’ main theme—the Church gives life to the soul through grace. Excellent when read by children, and even better when read to children by parents and older siblings, these timeless stories show the reward of virtue by the wondrous events that occur when one is generous with God.
As taken from the front cover of the book, the stories herein are republished in the hope that in a small way the Faith, Culture, and Tradition of the Holy Catholic Church may be preserved for our most prized possession, our children.
Our prayer for these books is the same as Baltimore’s first Archbishop, the Most Reverend Michael J. Curley, prayed when these books were first published:
“May our Divine Lord bless each boy and girl who reads these stories, as well as every one who helps to place them in their hands.”
Hardcover, size 7"x4.75", 144 pages
by Dom Alban Fruth, O.SS.B.
Tonio Martinez and Andrew de Thaye made their lives a song of love for both Jesus and His Blessed Mother, Mary. These boys in a few short years have attained that goal which sometimes takes grown-ups a whole lifetime to reach. If you do what these boys did, Jesus will also consider you a hero.
Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.2", 32 pages
by Catholic Nuns in America
Begin your family’s reading adventures with Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls, Volume I! In this first volume of the four-part series read:
- “The Best Deed”—A class of Confirmation students is challenged to find a remarkable deed to perform within the next week. To try and win the prize statue, one girl decides to give up candy, but her encounters with a dying man at her father’s hospital allow her to perform the most remarkable deed of all: helping another earn his salvation.
- “The Wreath of Flowers”—Angelo’s devotion to the rosary helps himself and others, both physically and spiritually, throughout his whole life.
- “Pedro of the Water Jars”—As an explorer with Christopher Columbus in 1492, young Pedro journeys to the New World to find a new home.
- “The Little Dove of Our Lady”—This story tells about the childhood of St. Catherine Labouré.
- “The Great Gift of Our Lady”—Continuing from the previous tale, "The Great Gift of Our Lady" tells about St. Catherine when she is a fully professed nun.
- “Black Robe”—See the dangers St. Isaac Jogues bravely faces to save souls in the wilderness.
Written to be read aloud for the entire family’s entertainment, Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls offers four volumes, each holding a handful of happy and courageous stories, compiled and written by Catholic nuns in the 1930's. Catholic Stories for Boys and Girls appeals to the whole family by using simple vocabulary to engage children but also providing well-developed plots to captivate adults’ interest.
Each story highlights a different virtue, and, to reinforce the virtue, every chapter closes with a two-line rhyming verse that provides both a chapter summary and a pithy message, all underlining the books’ main theme—the Church gives life to the soul through grace. Excellent when read by children, and even better when read to children by parents and older siblings, these timeless stories show the reward of virtue by the wondrous events that occur when one is generous with God.
As taken from the front cover of the book, the stories herein are republished in the hope that in a small way the Faith, Culture, and Tradition of the Holy Catholic Church may be preserved for our most prized possession, our children.
Our prayer for these books is the same as Baltimore’s first Archbishop, the Most Reverend Michael J. Curley, prayed when these books were first published:
“May our Divine Lord bless each boy and girl who reads these stories, as well as every one who helps to place them in their hands.”
Hardcover, size 7" x 4.75", 138 pages
by Abbe Dom Prosper Gueranger
Dom Gueranger notes in his Liturgical Year that St Eulalia is one of the five virgin saints whose feast are prominent during Advent, the others being St Bibiana, St Barbara, St Lucy, and St Odilia.
This little book brings to life the courageous martyrdom of St Eulalia with beautiful watercolour illustrations by Jane Spencer. Written by Prudentius in the 4th century, the hymn was included in the traditional Mazarabic liturgy of Spain.
Enjoy gathering your children around you every 10th December and read this heroic story of the valiant maiden of Christ.
Booklet, size 8" x 4.75", 30 pages
A first book for little Catholic Girls
Saints for Girls is a beautiful treasure for little Catholic girls with saint stories they will love, remember, and admire. It contains illustrations on every page, with over half in full color. This title is suggested for pre-schoolers through second graders.
Saints included in this edition are: Genevieve, Elizabeth, Frances Cabrini, Helena, Brigid, Teresa of Avila, Thérèse of the Child Jesus, and Bernadette.
Hardcover, size 7" x 5.75", 104 pages
Saint Dominic Savio
by Alexis Cardinal Lepicier
Catholic youth today feel the need of a “classroom saint” of their own - a patron whom they can look up to for guidance and inspiration, whom they can turn to in prayer. Such a patron the Church offers us today - Saint Dominic Savio. Privileged to be the pupil of Saint John Bosco, a veritable giant of sanctity, Dominic soon learned to walk hand in hand with him on the path to holiness, matching his childish stride to his and forming himself into a “little Giant” of sanctity. May his banner always flame with the motto that was the inspiration of his life - Death Rather Than Sin.
Booklet, size 7" x 5", 68 pages, Impr.
A Story of Saint Jerome
by Brother Roberto, C.S.C.
Saint Jerome was born around 347 A.D in a province of the Roman Empire. He received a good education, and he was an excellent student. One day, he had a vision where he seemed to hear the voice of Jesus say, “You are a follower of Cicero—not of Christ.” After this vision, he devoted himself to prayer and studying the Bible. Jerome devoted 20 years of his life to translating the entire Bible into the everyday Latin of the people. He also wrote commentaries on the books of the Bible. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Jerome, who pursued holiness, studied the Bible, and helped others to gain a better understanding of the Bible.
Level 3
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 143 pages
A Story of St Peter Canisius
by Brother Genard Greene, CSC
Born in 1521, Peter Canisius was a great figure of the Catholic Counter-Reformation. As a youth, Peter was stubborn and mischievous, but after making a spiritual retreat as a young man, he was filled with grace and had a strong desire to do something for God. He discerned that God was calling him to become a Jesuit priest. As a Jesuit priest, Peter courageously preached against heresies, authored many fine books, and founded great institutions of learning. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of Saint Peter Canisius, who gave up his selfishness, followed God’s calling, and willingly accepted the burdens and crosses of daily life.
Level 3
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 141 pages
by Br Ernest, CSC
Dominic de Guzman was born in a big castle where he lived with his parents and 2 brothers. Both of his brothers also became priests. This saint was ordained as a priest in 1195 and wanted to become a missionary. But God had other plans for him. Through St Dominic we received the devotion we now call the Rosary!
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
A First Book for Little Catholic Boys
Saints for Boys is compiled especially for little Catholic boys preschool-age up through the second-grade level with over forty illustrations in full color—one on every page. These stories will be loved by little Catholics and will remain in their hearts and memories for years.
Saints included in this edition are: Aloysius Gonzaga, Vincent de Paul, Dominic Savio, Francis of Assisi, the Archangel Gabriel, Joseph, Patrick, Benedict, and Michael the Archangel. Also included are some special and important first prayers.
Originally published: Guild Press, 1961.
Hardcover, size 7" x 5.75, 104 pages
by Amy Steedman
Gentle stories for children of saints who lived their lives of service in the British Isles during the Middle Ages.
Includes 12 stories of:
| St. Alban | St. Augustine of Canterbury | St. Kentigern | St. Patrick |
| St. David of Wales | St. Molios | St. Brigid of Ireland | St. Cuthbert of Lindisfarne |
| St. Edward the Confessor | St. Columba of Iona | St. Margaret of Scotland | St. Hugh of Lincoln |
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 204 pages, attractively illustrated
by Br Ernest, CSC
John Bosco was born in Italy in 1815. As a young boy he learned to juggle and do magic tricks. the children enjoyed watching him perform. As he entertained them he would have the children say the Rosary if they wanted to see more of his performance. After becoming a priest he opened a school for boys and started a religious order known as the Salesians to continue this important work. Reading this story can encourage us to follow in the footsteps of St John Bosco who devoted his life to teaching others about God.
Level 1
Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages
A Book for Little Catholics to Colour and Keep
by Sr Mary St. Paul of Maryknoll
Most pages have a beautiful line drawing and story on the same page. Tells all about God’s special friends, the Saints!
Booklet, size 8.5” x 11”, 32 pages
by Peter Lappin
These stories, selected from the hundreds of anecdotes which crown this remarkable man's life, were selected for their interest and readability. They trace the life of St. John Bosco from his earliest years to his death and, through the events of his life, bring out in vivid fashion the development of his character and spirit. Readers of all ages will find these stories, told by a master storyteller, highly entertaining and instructive.
Paperback, size 8" x 5", 264 pages
by Mary E Mannix
Learn about the interesting lives of some of your favorite female saints, some of the great things they accomplished, and how they became saints!
Includes in lives of:
| St Anne | St Agnes | St Teresa of Avila | St Rose of Lima | St Cecilia |
| St Helena | St Bridget of Ireland | St Catherine of Siena | St Elizabeth of Hungary | St Margaret of Scotland |
10 different saints and a short story averaging 24 pages per saint.
Paperback, size 5.8" x 4.15", 240 pages