Spiritual Life
by Rev P. Lukas, O.S.B.
A wonderful prayer book for children. With chapters like: How to Spend the Day, Send Your Angel to Holy Mass, Communion Mass, Prayers for Confession, Visits to Jesus in the Tabernacle, etc. O happy children, you can be so near to Jesus! You can rest on His Heart. He blesses you; He smiles upon you. He does even more - in Holy Communion, He comes into your very heart!
Paperback, size 6.5" x 4.1", 160 pages, Impr.
Compiled from The Secret of the Rosary by St Louis de Montfort and other approved sources
The 15 decades of the Rosary, 2 pages including a colour picture for each mystery.
Contains:
- all prayers relevant to say the Rosary in English and in Latin.
- 15 promises to those who pray the Rosary
- Words of Our Lady of Fatima
- the Seven Fatima Prayers
- the Miraculous 54 Day Rosary Novena and record section
Booklet, size 5" x 4", 48 pages
by Margaret Mary Myers
Here is a step by step guide to enable the parent to arouse the student's interest in God, apply the Faith to his daily life, and convey to them the parent's love of Jesus and Mary. This text is arranged in short informational discussions between the tutor and the student. It includes many related art projects, lessons and reviews, and semester evaluations.
Spiral bound, size 11" x 8", 95 pages
by Sister Mary Ambrose, OP
Additional text by Mother Mary Loyola & Rev Aloysius Heeg
A Child's True Story of Jesus is not merely a coloring book, or the usual activity book with mazes, word searches and other puzzles. This is an activity book in the truest sense of the word.
First created in 1928 by Sister Mary Ambrose, a Dominican Sister who was a Demonstration Teacher at the Loyola University Model School in the 20's and 30s's, this workbook found its genesis in the Montessorian principle of learning by doing. Here, rather than merely hearing each lesson, the child is encouraged to reinforce what he or she has learned, first by using a picture to repeat the lesson in his or her own words, then by coloring, cutting and assembling the lesson to be finally pasted in the book.
In this newly edited version, we have enhanced the activity portion of this book with lesson material for the teacher which the original lacked. Text supplied for the 57 lessons within has been adapted from works by Mother Mary Loyola (author of The King of the Golden City) and Rev. Joseph A. Dunney. These begin with the Life of Christ and His Sacrifice on Calvary, then proceed to Confession and Communion, and finally cover the parts of the Mass. All of these attributes make A Child's True Story of Jesus an ideal resource in preparation for the sacraments of First Confession and First Communion.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 11", 268 pages
by Sister Mary Ambrose, OP
Additional text by Mother Mary Loyola & Rev Aloysius Heeg
A Child's True Story of Jesus is more than just a coloring book—the lessons and activities found within are designed to help children learn their basic prayers and the Mysteries of the Rosary, all within the context of the Gospels and the Mass.
First created in 1928 by Sister Mary Ambrose, a Dominican Sister who was a Demonstration Teacher at the Loyola University Model School in the 20’s and 30s’s, this workbook found its genesis in the Montessorian principle of learning by doing. Here, rather than merely hearing each lesson, the child is encouraged to reinforce what he or she has learned, first by using a picture to repeat the lesson in his or her own words, then by coloring the pictures, and by cutting and assembling the prayers to be pasted in the book.
In this newly edited version, we have enhanced the activity portion of this book by adding cutting and pasting activities that help the child to learn each of the prayers, starting with the Our Father, Hail Mary and Glory Be, before moving on to simplified versions of the Prayer Before a Crucifix, Spiritual Communion, and Acts of Faith, Hope and Love. These help the child to see that there are many ways of talking with God throughout each day, and by making prayer a habit, they can bring Him more closely into their lives.
Paperback, size 11" x 8.5", 152 pages
by Marion Ames Taggart
This sweet book for children is just one of a set of four by the same author, which has been lovingly restored from the 1920s originals. Intended for little hands, they all have large, thick, durable pages (not quite a board book, but a step up) and lots of full color illustrations.
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
by Fr Lawrence G. Lovasik
This book by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, includes simple prayers for Catholic children. Among the features of this book are:
- a prayer for each day of the seven days of the week
- a prayer for morning and a prayer for evening
- a collection of prayers of thanksgiving
- full-color illustrations
- durably sewn paperback binding
Paperback, size 7.2" x 5.3", 32 pages
Nine Weeks of Vacation Readings For Children of the Eucharistic Crusade
by Anonymous
This beautifully illustrated book is aimed at members of this Eucharistic Crusade while they are on summer vacation, a time when the progress made in the spirit of the Crusade during the school year can be all too easily lost. For every week of vacation, there is a specific focus – sometimes the four elements of the Crusade motto, sometimes other more general topics like the Mass, the Priesthood, virtues and defects… Each day provides a short reading to deepen Crusaders’ knowledge and a beautiful story to give them examples they can imitate, thereby stimulating progress rather than regression.
God hears the innocent prayers of children, and their sacrifices and Communions are very pleasing to Him. Therefore, it is in the interests of the Church and society for as many children as possible to belong to the Eucharistic Crusade and for the spirit of this same Crusade to be kept alive in these young souls exposed to so much more dissipation and danger during summer vacation.
By the grace of God, this book will assist in this task.
Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 334 pages
by Jakub Bednarz
Many of the social structures that once formed strong and virtuous Catholic men and women have disappeared. Catholics are aware of the detrimental impact this reality has on their faith, families, and future. Yet there is still edifying literature available the signals a turning of the tide while providing examples of strong characters that can serve as models for young Catholics in their formative years.
This fairy tale draws deeply from Holy Scripture and Christian Tradition to create a world of Catholic mice and men. Filled with lessons of chivalry, honor, and courage, this literary work instills young readers with a deeper appreciation for their Catholic Faith while strengthening their devotion to God. Written with young readers (11+) in mind, this volume is an excellent addition to any Catholic library.
Beautiful, cloth-bound, hardback cover with gold foil stamping, size 10" x 10", 66 pages
Our Quest for Happiness Series Book One
by Msgr Clarenc E. Elwell, Ph.D., Fr James T. O'Dowd, Ph.D., S.T.D., Msgr Anthony N. Fuerst, S.T.D., Sr Mary St Therese Dunn, S.N.D., M.A. and Msgr John J. Voight, M.A., Ed.D.
This highly acclaimed, doctrinally sound high school religion book, has been reprinted with no revisions to the original 1950's edition.
The book is refreshing to study compared to the books and ideas so prevalent in today's society and insures a complete presentation to our Holy Faith. The book is based on the most important doctrines of Christianity as found in the Scriptures and in the Apostles Creed: the Unity and Trinity of God; the Incarnation and Redemption; sanctification by the Holy Spirit through the Church, and "life everlasting." The book gives our young Catholics the principles they need to build a better world.
Hardcover, size 8.75" x 5.75", 480 pages
The Kind That Never Grow Old
by Winfrid Herbst, S.D.S
This is a charming volume of short stories for Catholic children. There are 48 stories designed to teach morals and the truths of the faith.
- The Little Girl Who Was Not Afraid
- The New Children Innocents
- Honesty Rewarded
- A Letter to St. Joseph
- Truly Wonderful
- What a Reproach!
- I'm Not Afraid!
- What Sister Told Me
- and many more stories.
Hardcover, size 7.25" x 5.25", 192 pages
by Josephine Nobisso
When a poor devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes “One Mass” on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the gigantic wedding cakes made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of paper representing the true worth of a Mass.
Luminous old-world watercolor paintings grace the interior of the book and gold foil artwork lends an air of solemnity and sacred beauty to the story. This has been a best-selling children's book since it was first published.
Also available in hardcover.
Paperbackk, size 11.5" x 8", 32 pages
by Rev. William R. Kelly
Instructions in Story Form for Use in the Primary Grades
Follow Tom and Ann as they learn about the Sacraments from their Uncle John. What is grace, and how do we get it? And how do the Sacraments help us? What are the outward signs of each Sacrament? Find the answers to these questions and more in Our Sacraments.
Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 130 pages
Talks before Confirmation
by Mother Mary Loyola
Any book on the sacrament of Confirmation can explain what Confirmation is, but this is the only book that explains, in the most original and engaging manner, what Confirmation does. It is both a dialogue and a travelogue, taking the reader on a journey from the Crusades to the Crimea; from medieval ceremonies of Knighthood to early modern methods of warfare.What does it mean to be a Soldier of Christ? For the true child of God, life is a daily battle against a well-concealed foe--that is, our own flaws and failings--and Mother Mary Loyola proposes to arm young recruits adequately for this task, leaving no stone unturned in her quest to root out this 'enemy at home'. This is the sort of basic training no young Catholic should be without.
Please note: this is considered a revised edition due to the correction of errors in the original text, the addition of selected footnotes, and minor clarifications in punctuation or phrasing. No material has been removed or rewritten.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 354 pages
The Voyage of the Pax
An Allegory
by Dom Bede Camm, O.S.B.
In writing this allegory to help explain the religious life to the boy oblates in his charge, Dom Bede drew upon the struggles he experienced during his conversion, as well as an experience from his Oxford years, when shipwrecked off the coast of Spain. Left clinging to the wreckage along with his fellow passengers for 17 hours, upon being rescued, he decided to consecrate his life to the service of God in thanksgiving.
The Voyage of the PAX, then, is a thrilling seafaring allegory portraying the journey of life, with its many threats to our souls, as a voyage of several young men, crossing the high seas to reach their home in the Golden City. They must work hard and make difficult decisions in order to pass the straits of Mors and enter into the haven of Æternitas.
This story is a perfect follow-up for those who loved Mother Mary Loyola's The King of the Golden City.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 72 pages
by Fr John Furniss, C.SS.R
One of the devil’s favorite ways of tempting us to follow him down the broad path is by convincing us there is no hell. Yet Christ himself admonishes us in the Gospels:
“And if thy hand scandalize thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life, maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into unquenchable fire: Where the worm dieth not, and the fire is not extinguished.” (Mk. 9:42-43)
What better reminder can we have to remain on the narrow path, despite its hardships and sorrows, than a vivid picture of the torments awaiting us at the end of the broad path? The Sight of Hell is just such a picture. Based on scriptural passages and the accounts of the saints, this book seeks to describe for us—yes, even for children!—the very real horrors that await the wicked in this life.
Suggested Age Range:5-12
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 64 pages
by E.T.W. Branscombe
Come along on a journey toward our Heavenly Home as we learn about God and His Church, how to talk to Him in Prayer, and how to receive His graces for the journey through the Sacraments.
Why did God make us?
Why is it sometimes hard to be good?
What can we do when we have hurt our best friend Jesus through sin?
Find the answers to these questions and more in Heavenward Bound.
Paperback, size 7.5" x 9.25", 96 pages
The Catechism Explained by Stories and Examples
Organised according to the questions and answers of the Baltimore Catechism
by Fr Francis Spirago
From the author of The Catechism Explained: An Exhaustive explanation of Christian Doctrine, now comes the Catechism Explained: By Stories and Examples. This classic work draws from saints, classical antiquity, medieval and early modern figures, and cultural stories to illustrate what the teachings of the Catholic faith are. Fr. Spirago, in his introduction notes:
“The great value of examples and illustrations in teaching children and the uneducated is universally acknowledged. The Romans used to say: Verba movent, exempla trahent (Words influence, examples attract). The reason for this is that examples stimulate the imitative instinct, which is strong in most people, especially in the young; consequently they are a powerful factor in education. In imparting instruction, also, examples are of no slight assistance, for they serve to elucidate the teaching, to render the lesson interesting and attractive, and keep the attention of the scholar from wandering. The teacher need only say: Now, children, I am going to tell you a story, and all eyes are forthwith fixed on him.”
Spirago’s wonderful volume of Catechetical Stories has been arranged around the question and answer format of the Baltimore Catechism. Thus, each question and answer of the Catechism has accompanied by a series of stories illustrating its teaching, drawn from the depths of Catholic Tradition. This new addition has been supplemented by stories from the lives of the saints and historical anecdotes.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 536
Also available in Hardcover.
by Fr Manousos
Originally published by the Catechetical Guild in 1955 (Imprimatur Francis Cardinal Spellman), this is the "comic" book companion to Know Your Mass. Both illustrated by Addison Burbank in full color.
The book presents the life of Our Lord from the Annunciation to His Ascension in a manner easily understood by children. Adults will find the seamless integration of the Gospels informative as well.
An ideal companion to Know Your Mass, which presents the unbloody Sacrifice of the Mass...here, children learn to know and love He Who is the Sacrifice. Even students who excel in religion class often do not KNOW Our Lord...they don't yet understand Scripture, the Gospels do not read like the stories they are used to. The Life of Christ introduces them to their Savior in a way they can understand and love.
Great for religion classes and makes an excellent gift for the Feast of St. Nicholas, Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, First Holy Communion, name days, birthdays, etc. Highly recommended.
96pp, softcover, 393 full color illustrations