Spiritual Life

7 Sacraments & Works of Mercy Colouring Book

Three Coloring Books in One:
1. The Seven Sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist, Penance, Anointing the Sick, Holy Orders, Matrimony.
2. The Seven Corporal Works of Mercy: Feed the Hungry, Give Drink to the Thirsty, Clothe the Naked, Visit the Imprisoned, Shelter the Homeless, Visit the Sick, Bury the Dead.
3. The Seven Spiritual Works of Mercy: Admonish the Sinner, Instruct the Ignorant, Counsel the Doubtful, Comfort the Sorrowful, Bear Wrongs Patiently, Forgive All Injuries, Pray for the Living and the Dead.

Paperback, size 11" x 8.5", 24 pages

Let's Follow Jesus Colouring Book
by Sister Monica

Explains the 14 Stations of the Cross with simple words the child can understand, followed by simple prayers. This book will surely emphasize the great mercy of Our Lord towards mankind and will help them to understand the seriousness of all sin.

Booklet, size 11" x 8.5", 32 pages

The Seven Sacraments
Explained for Young Catholics
by Fr Demetrius Manousos, O.F.M.Cap.

Explains the seven sacraments. Beautifully illustrated.

Age range from 2-10

Paperback, size 6.3" x 5.2", 28 pages, Impr

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The Mass for Children and
Our Sacraments
by Msgr William Kelly

This charming pair of Catholic children’s classics have been carefully reprinted from the original 1925 and 1927 editions in a matching hardback set.

The Mass For Children

This little book gives an explanation of the Mass that is both inspirational and easy-to-understand.

“The author of this wonderful little book has devised a plan which rends the veil and simplifies all necessary explanations. He knows how to approach the mind and heart of a child. He uses this gifted insight in presenting to the child the sublime drama of the Mass in a most appealing way. The language is simple, the explanations numerous and complete, the stories apt and compelling, and the pictures superb and arising naturally from the text.

This book should hold first place on the list of supplementary readers. Better still, it will serve as an instructive prayer-book during the Mass. It will make the Holy Sacrifice better known and better loved by children. Adults too, will read it with interest and with profit, and will regret that it did not come earlier in their lives.” -Joseph Smith, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, 1925

Hardcover with colour illustrations, size 7" x5.5", 64 pages


Our Sacraments

This wholesome children’s book consists of a series of stories that illustrate the layers of meaning and symbolism in the sacraments. The author himself describes the book to children in the following way:

“My Dear Boys and Girls, When Our Lord was here on earth He helped people to understand His teachings by telling them stories. Now in this little book there are stories that will help you. They will help you understand what the Church teaches about the seven wonderful sacraments. As you read the stories and look at the pictures, you will see for yourselves what the sacraments are and what they do, and your catechism lessons will, I hope, be made easier and more interesting.” -Father Kelly, Feast of the Ascension, 1927

Hardcover with colour illustrations, size 7" x 5.5", 130 pages

#1 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
by Fr Bennet Kelly, C.P.

The catechism that you might have grown up with, that taught you about Jesus Christ and the doctrines of the Church in question and answer format with beautiful illustrations and wise simple teachings.

Especially designed for children, this catechism is as indispensible today as it was in all those years ago when it formed children to follow Our Lord Jesus Christ. Also suitable for adults who seek to know more of the Church or those who want a fine refresher course.

Written for Grades 3, 4, and 5.

Also available
No. 0 The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism
No. 2 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism

Paperback, size 8.2" x 5.5", 192 pages

#2 New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
by Fr Bennet Kelly, C.P.

The New St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism No. 2 contains the revised text of the Official Baltimore Catechism No. 2 in a user-friendly format and design.

Written for Grades 6, 7, and 8, this Baltimore Catechism explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including a large number of pictures to help children understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred Scripture demonstrates the basis of Catholic doctrine and brings it to life. The New St. Joseph Baltimore Catechism No. 2 combines a contemporary viewpoint and language with a solid time-tested exposition of Catholic Church teachings.

Also available
No. 0 The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism
No. 1 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism

Paperback, size 8.2" x 5.5, 264 pages

Story of the Infant Jesus of Prague
by Brother Ernest, C.S.C.

Around 1628, during the Thirty Years' War, a small statue of the Infant Jases was given to a Carmelite monastery in Prague. The monastery was soon abandoned when an army invaded the city. In 1637, Father Cyril found the broken statue and heard the words, :The more you honour Me, the more I will bless you."

Today, many people visit Prague to see this statue, and replicas can be seen in churches and homes around the world.  Reading this story about the Infant Jesus of Prague can help us see the blessings given to those who have a devotion to the Infant Jesus. We can learn to honour Jesus by our good lives, by our good example, and by our prayers!

Level 1

Paperback, size 8" x 6", 30 pages

Living in God's Grace
Living My Religion Series Book 3
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.Book 3

Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940's edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith. 

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 347 pages

The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism
From the Baltimore Catechism
by Fr Bennet Kelly, C.P.

The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism contains the revised text of the official Baltimore Catechism (No. 0) in a user-friendly format and design.

Written for children in Grades 1 and 2, this book explains Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including many pictures to help children understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred Scripture demonstrates the basis of Catholic doctrine and brings it to life.

This book combines a contemporary viewpoint and language with a solid time-tested exposition of Catholic Church teachings.

Also available:
No. 1 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism
No. 2 The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism

Booklet, size 8.1" x 5.3", 68 pages, Impr.

Living for God text
Living My Religion Series Book 4
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.Book 3

Explained and correlated with Bible and Church history, this traditional catechism program was reproduced from the 1940's edition with no revisions. Based upon the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism, these books provide a complete, integrated, and basic course in religion for grades kindergarten through eight. The purpose is to see to it that the pupil has a clear and adequate knowledge of his holy Faith.

Syllabus and Teacher manual is also available.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 380 pages

A Child's Rule of Life
by Msgr Robert Hugh Benson

“It is not every one that can keep his childhood. Father Benson has, and speaks to children bout the great, big eternal things in a child’s way. The little ones will be delighted to learn these verses by heart, and thus almost unconsciously gain a deep knowledge of Christian doctrine, and a love and habit of Catholic practice.

The Rule takes the little child from the moment it awakes…through his morning prayers; going to church; hearing Mass; saying grace; reciting lessons; practicing obedience; confessing his sins; receiving Holy Communion; evening prayers, and bed. Round them all Father Benson has put the fragrance of verse that will make them sweet and delightful to the child mind.”  - from a review in The Catholic World, May 1913.

Hardcover, size 8.5" x 11", 32 pages

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Catholic Tales For Boys and Girls 1
by Caryll Houselander

Tales about Catholic children to form your own little ones in holy wisdom and piety.

Caryll Houselander is best known for the intensity of her vision of the suffering Christ and His immeasurable love for us, a theme that she frequently spoke of with breathtaking luminosity in her many books about Him.

Few know, however, of the many remarkable stories she wrote for Catholic children — delightful tales that are simple but not shallow. Indeed, like her books for adults, they manifest a tender love of Christ and His little ones not commonly found among us these days.

Here are twelve of Houselander's best tales, charmingly illustrated with Renée George's lively drawings of pirates and princesses, castles and kings.

Through the tale of Jack and Jim, even young children will grasp the meaning of Christ's suffering; in Racla the Gypsy, they'll discover the charity which is at the heart of the Eucharist; in the The Curé's Guest, they'll see how Christ makes up for the sins of others.

All the stories touch on Catholic themes, but these tales are not really catechetical. Yes, they do take for granted that Catholicism — especially prayer and the Mass — plays a large role in the lives of these children, but they do something more . . . and more important.

Tale after tale introduces children to the tender love that Jesus has for each of them, and to the fire of love for Him that can burn in the hearts of Catholics — even in the hearts of little ones like themselves.

There is no better gift you can give to a young child.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 160 pages

Portrait of the Son
A Tale of Love
The Theological Virtues Trilogy
by Josephine Nobisso

The richest man in the world, with the most varied and treasured art collection in existence, begets the most wonderful son who, like himself, loves and appreciates every creation they possess. They relish entering the very worlds of their seascapes, landscapes, cityscapes and even abstract forms, but, most of al, they cherish their portraits, sharing in the very lives of their subjects. Under the father’s solicitous eye, and with their motherly estate keeper’s assistance, the exceptional son grows in wisdom and stature, extending his wealth to whomever wants it. What becomes of this son? And what later becomes of the treasures when the father decides to offer his immensely vast collection at auction? What superlative will be the most superlative of all? The man who wins the auction for the Portrait of the Son is in for the surprise of his life, and the would-be bidders witness a miracle of conversion.

This is the third volume in a trilogy of The Theological Virtues--faith, hope, and love--which began with THE WEIGHT OF A MASS, A Tale of Faith, and TAKE IT TO THE QUEEN, A Tale of Hope. Printed on the front and back underflaps are theological insights into the text and art of this story for all ages, for the true protagonists are the Persons of the Holy Trinity, the seen and unseen world of Creation, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Also available in paperback.

Hardcover with dust jacket, size 11.75" x 8.25", 40 pages

My Confession
For Little Catholics
by Francis McGrade

An invaluable resource for helping little Catholics understand God's personal love for them. It explains in terms children can understand: what sin is and how we must avoid it. This book gives a great examination of conscience for children along with the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Act of Contrition.

Beautifully illustrated throughout, this reprint of the 1953 classic will undoubtedly be an excellent aid for families with young children, helping them not only to grow in virtue but also to love and understand the Sacrament of Confession.

Hardcover, size 7" x 5.75", 38 pages

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King of the Golden City
by Mother Mary Loyola

The King of the Golden City is an allegorical tale which has stood the test of time because of the beauty of its symbolism and the richness of its spiritual advice. 

The book that began it all...

Mother Mary Loyola had used the simple allegory of a little maid and the gracious King who deigned to visit her as a catechetical tool for many years...a brief sketch of this story appears in The Children's Charter, her book of advice for parents and teachers published in 1911.  But it wasn't until 1919, when she sent a version of the story to P.J. Kenedy, an American publisher who took a keen interest in her work, that she began expanding what was originally a simple vignette into a full book-length story.  It then took two years before this book was finished and brought out to great acclaim. 

Though Mother Loyola knew that children would love this wonderful story, she could not have foreseen that it would be this, her only allegory and one of her last published works, that would rekindle an interest in her work many years later.

Hardcover with dust jacket, size 10.5" x 8.25", 120 pages

Heaven's Treasures
Talks to Boys and Girls
by Fr. Winfrid Herbst, S.D.S.

These talks were given by the great storyteller, Fr. Winfrid Herbst, in the early part of the 20th century. So well-received were these talks that it was decided to put them in print so that all Catholic children across America could benefit from them. Parents and teachers alike will also find them useful as fools for teaching the Faith or as a read-aloud.

Contained in this work are talks about Virtues, the Holy Family, the Liturgical Year (and how to observe the different seasons properly), Angels, School Days, and many certain truths found within our Catholic Faith.From each and every story, the child should be able to draw good thoughts, from which they will be directed to make good resolves. Thus these stories will have a salutary influence on the lives of children and help them to grow in goodness; to become model Catholic boys and girls.

Paperback, size 8.25" x 5.75", 206 pages.

PENTECOST: The Coming of the Holy Ghost
by E. Mary Christie

Written in poetry format, this little book provides a simple understanding of this wondrously joyful and holy event.

Paperback,