Spiritual Life
by E. Mary Christie
This concise and warmly illustrated book tells the story of Creation, Original Sin, and the coming of the Redeemer.
Age range: 3 - 8 years
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 20 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.
Hardcover, size 8.75" x 5.75", 536 pages
Also available in Paperback.
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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With Saints And Symbols Of The Eucharist
by Katherine Sotnik
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.
Paperback, size 11" x 8.5", 72 pages
In the words of Mary, the Mother of Jesus.
by Father Gales
Mary speaks to children about the story of Jesus from the very beginning to the time of his resurrection into heaven. Each page is beautifully illustrated.
Age range: 2-10 years
Paperback, size 6.3" x 5.2", 32 pages, Impr 1952
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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 Joyful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
by E. Mary Christie
This is the story of Mary's life with the Child Jesus, presented in a format your child will love and treasure.
Each mystery is narrated as a poem and accompanied by a hand-painted illustration.
A prayer to Mary, asking for a virtue, concludes each mystery.
Paperback, size 6" x 6", 26 pages
Living My Religion Series Book 8
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Fr Edmund J. Goebel, Ph.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L., Fr Daniel M. Dougherty, M.A. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.
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, this book concludes the complete and integrated 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", 337 pages
Living My Religion Series Book 2
by Msgr W. R. Kelly, LL.D., Sr Mary Imelda, S.L. and Msgr M. A. Schumacher, M.A.
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", 216 pages
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
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
by E. Mary Christie
Written in poetry format, this little book provides a simple understanding of this wondrously joyful and holy event.
Paperback,
The Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary
by E. Mary Christie
This is the story of Jesus’ triumph over death and sin, presented in a format your child will love and treasure.
Each mystery is narrated as a poem and accompanied by a hand-painted illustration.
A prayer to Mary, asking for a virtue, concludes each mystery.
“The Rosary…the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God.”
~ Pope Saint Pius X
Paperback, size 6" x 6", 26 pages
by E. Mary Christie
This is the story of Jesus’ Passion and Crucifixion, presented in a format your child will love and treasure.
Each mystery is narrated as a poem and accompanied by a hand-painted illustration.
A prayer to Mary, asking for a virtue, concludes each mystery.
Paperback, size 6" x 6", 26 pages
1903-1908
by Sr. Mary Dominic, R.G.S.
Collection of Short Works
by Mother Mary Loyola
This long-awaited anthology of all the minor works by Mother Mary Loyola is the fruit of many years of seeking. The relatively small size of the many booklets she wrote, mostly for the Catholic Truth Society, seems to have led over the years to the loss of most copies. Therefore it was no mean feat to assemble the most complete collection possible, including 13 of her 14 known pamphlets, as well as a bonus selection: a short essay published in a school magazine during the last year of Mother Loyola’s life. From her early How to Help the Sick and Dying to her biographical preface for the Maxims of Mary Ward, they can all be found in this volume. We hope that this will preserve them to future generations.
Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 522 pages
by Mother Margaret Bolton
In this life, all of us invariably meet with obstacles and problems. To overcome these difficulties can seem like an impossible task, especially if one has not developed habits of self-discipline, positive thinking and perseverance in faith.
Written during the early years of World War II, as a way to give hope to a world overshadowed with despair and uncertainty, this book seeks to anchor the reader in time-tested methods of self-discipline rooted in scripture and prayer.
Written by the author of The Spiritual Way, and filled with good advice and reflections, this little booklet is an ideal introduction to the spiritual life for young people as well as adults.
Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 126 pages
by Mother Margaret Bolton
After creating the Spiritual Way series, Mother Bolton created a series meant to prepare children for that series, as well as for First Confession and First Communion. This series, called "A Little Child’s First Communion” was carefully based on Psychological principles as well as Catholic Doctrine.
This manual, written to accompany that series, seeks to provide a broad spectrum of material on which the teacher may rely to enrich his or her own knowledge and understanding of the subject. Drawing from the Catechism, Scripture and the Church Fathers, this book provides an ample basis for the catechist in this crucial task.
Paperback, size 9" x 6", 240 pages
by Mother Margaret Bolton
Mother Margaret Bolton began her career in 1892 as a public school teacher in New York City before entering the Convent of the Cenacle of St. Regis in 1913, where she soon became Director of Religion. To prepare younger children for the series, while also readying them for reception of the sacraments, she developed this series of six booklets called "A Little Child's First Communion."
Book One: God is Love
Book Two: God Loves Truth
Book Three: God Sent His Own Beloved Son
Book Four: The Holy Way, The Straight Way
Book Five: Temples of the Living God
Book Six: Come, Lord Jesus
All six booklets are included in this one volume.
Intended to be used either in parochial schools or in parish catechesis programs, this series involves the parents in their child's formation through stories and activities. When paired with its manual, called Foundational Principles for Catholic Doctrinal Action, the parent or teacher is supplied with an overview of the didactic methods as well as the basis for each of the concepts taught in the series, including quotes from Scripture, the Catechism and the Church Fathers.
Paperback, size 9.25" x 7.5", 256 pages
by Rev. Jerome D. Hannan
Encouraged by the success of his first volume of stories for teaching children in the first grade, Fr. Jerome Hannan went on to create a second volume of similar stories for second grade. While the theme of this volume is centered upon the importance and necessity of prayer, beginning with a comprehensive explanation of the articles of the Apostle's Creed, this very exploration in fact presents to the child the principal mysteries of our faith in story and example.
Paperback, size 8" x 5.25", 352 pages