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A Book for Little Folks About the Holy Mass
$25.00  Inc Tax
$38.00  Inc Tax
A Tale of Love - The Theological Virtues Trilogy
$38.00
to which has been added The Catholic Child Goes to Mass
$8.00  Inc Tax
Out of Stock
$21.00
A Tale of Hope
$24.00  Inc Tax
Sunday Sermons for Children
$30.00  Inc Tax
The Creed, Confession and the Ten Commandments for Little Catholics
Out of Stock
$34.00  Inc Tax
Out of Stock
$10.50  Inc Tax
Illustrated Study Lessons
$40.00  Inc Tax
$17.00  Inc Tax
For the Use of Catholic Parochial and High Schools
$24.00
A First Book For Little Catholics
$12.00  Inc Tax
$22.00  Inc Tax
Prayers and Instructions for Youthful Catholics
Out of Stock
$30.00
My Picture Book of First Communion

My Picture Book of First Communion
by Br Maria Cassianus Versteeg

This beautifully illustrated book, with its companion, My Picture Book of First Confession, was originally written by a Dutch religious, Brother Maria Cassianus Versteeg, as one among a series of books for children printed by their Orphanage Printing House.

The original Dutch needed a good deal of adaptation during the translation process, so in reconstructing the text, we borrowed heavily from the work of Mother Mary Loyola, who would have been a rough contemporary.

The result is a brief yet comprehensive preparation for these important Sacraments which pairs nicely with the more thorough presentation of the same in the, which were long considered the "gold standard" in Catechesis.

Note: the verses in this book can be found set to music in The Child's Book of Hymns.

Hardcover, size 11" x 8.5", 36 pages

$40.00
Behold the Lamb
Behold the Lamb!
A Book for Little Folks About the Holy Mass
by Marie Ellerker

First published in 1912, this delightful book outlines the meaning and importance of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for children. With a brief introduction by Fr. Vincent McNabb.

Paperback, size 8" x 5", 106 pages
A Book for Little Folks About the Holy Mass
$25.00  Inc Tax
The Weight of a Mass (HC)
The Weight of a Mass
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 paperback.

Hardcover with dust jacket, size 11.75" x 8.25", 32 pages
$38.00  Inc Tax
Portrait of the Son (HC)
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
A Tale of Love - The Theological Virtues Trilogy
$38.00
The Catholic Child Colouring Book
The Catholic Child Colouring Book
to which has been added
The Catholic Child Goes to Mass

Most pages have a beautiful line drawing and story on either the same or opposite page.

Teaches Sign of the Cross, what to do at Mass, night prayers and much more.

Paperback, size 11” x 8.5”, 32 pages

to which has been added The Catholic Child Goes to Mass
$8.00  Inc Tax
Brides of Christ
Brides of Christ
by Ellen R. Toner

With charming rhyming verses, the Benedictine Sisters present glimpses of their everyday life of joy, work, praise — and fun! Experience the excitement of entering the unknown mystery and beginning a new life inside the hallowed walls of the convent.

You will experience the Sisters’ excitement about first receiving their habits, their delight in caring for the elderly Sisters (with wheelchair races!), and their joy in tending the frisky farm animals, singing for the Lord, and recording their heavenly music.

You will marvel at the wonder of postulants as they seek God’s will and at the enthusiasm of novices as they journey toward their final profession as Brides of Christ.

Through heartwarming illustrations and captivating verse, you will encounter a love story like no other, with its rich seasons and uniquely enticing rhythm of life.

Above all, you will discover the happiness of the Brides of Christ, who give their lives totally to Jesus and delight in singing the song that Heaven sings!

Hardcover, size 10" x 8", 72 pages
$40.00
The Dutiful Child
The Dutiful Child
by Rev. F. X. Wetzel.

First printed in German in 1898. From the first chapter, “God looks down with love upon a child saying its prayers. Good people rejoice at the sight, and it has been known that sinners have been converted by the words of prayer which they have heard fall from the lips of a little one.”

This book provides short stories of children and how they act in different scenarios with their parents whether it’s through praying or understanding consequences to actions. In The Dutiful Child, parents either learn from their children, or their children learn from them. As children of God, readers will understand how He would act as our Father based on what we would ask of or need from Him.

In total, there are 14 chapters from which to learn, and both young and old can benefit from this book.

Paperback, size 5.75" x 4", 127 pages
Out of Stock
$21.00
Take it to the Queen (PB)
Take it to the Queen
A Tale of Hope
by Josephine Nobisso

With exquisite artwork and evocative text, this original fable explores the events of Jesus' life, and demonstrates the role of the Virgin Mary as the benevolent agent of God's people. Reduced to desolation by a king and prince who feel they have been wronged, the residents of a once-favored village must seek help from the queen, a native of their devastated town. Religious subjects are presented clearly in an allegorical style that proves entertaining, and also serves to provide children with examples of virtue and good behaviour.

Also available in hardcover.

Paperback, size 11" x 8", 32 pages
A Tale of Hope
$24.00  Inc Tax
Sunday Morning Storyland
Sunday Morning Storyland
Sunday Sermons for Children
by Rev. Wilfrid J. Diamond

In his book Sunday Morning Storyland, Father Diamond speaks of Christ to children in the language of a child. He knows that the hearts of the young must be touched with fire, and through stories he enkindles fires of faith, hope, and love. These stories will help parents, priests and teachers to fulfill their responsibility for the spiritual guidance of Catholic children.

The author of Heavenwords presents another collection of sermons for children, one for each Sunday of the year including the major feast days which occur on Sundays. A text is taken from the Gospel of the day and is explained or illustrated by stories that attract and apply. 

Simply told, emphasizing a single lesson in each, these stories are purposely short and limited in scope so that the children's whole attention is held throughout the sermon. Lessons of Honesty, Charity, Humility, Faith, etc., are presented under intriguing titles like "The Nervous Lady in a Trolley Car," "Vincent Vinegar and Sally Sourcream," "The Devil Stuck in a Trapdoor," and others. What could better delight and more effectively instruct the youngsters?
A topical index is included for the convenience of priests, nuns, and catechists.

Sunday Morning Storyland will assist busy priests in the difficult but pleasant task of preaching to children, and will supply nuns and lay teachers with lively material for explaining the Gospels in the classroom. First printing 1945.

Paperback, size 8" x 5", 115 pages
Sunday Sermons for Children
$30.00  Inc Tax
Story of the Infant Jesus of Prague
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
$14.00  Inc Tax
I Believe 3in1

I Believe
The Creed, Confession and the Ten Commandments for Little Catholics
by Sr. M. Juliana of Maryknoll

Careful explanations of the Creed and the Ten Commandments and five easy steps to the Sacrament of Reconciliation ensure that your child will readily grasp the precepts of our faith, learn to examine his or her conscience, and experience the grace of having a soul wiped clean in Confession.

This combined edition of three books originally issued in 1953 includes:

-The Ten Commandments introduces the Ten Commandments through the stories of Original Sin and Moses on Sinai. It simplifies each commandment and its bright illustrations provide concrete examples of how children can obey each commandment.

-I Believe: A First Book on the Apostle’s Creed explains the Creed phrase by phrase, building upon the beginning “I believe in God…” as your child progresses through the book. This is a wonderful tool for memorizing the prayer at the center of our faith.

-My Confession describes the Sacrament of Reconciliation, and then gives five straightforward steps for your child to make a good confession. This book walks through the whole process, before, during, and after confession. It is a must-have for any child at his or her first Reconciliation.

This book can be used always to teach your little one about the Catholic Faith and to prepare your child every time he or she goes to Confession. I Believe: The Creed, Confession, and the Ten Commandments is undeniably an investment your child will get a lot out of for years to come. 

Age range 2-10

Hardcover, size 7" x 5.75", 96 pages

For other titles in this series please click here.

The Creed, Confession and the Ten Commandments for Little Catholics
Out of Stock
$34.00  Inc Tax
The Mystical Body
The Mystical Body
by Father Francis

The Encyclinal on the Mystical Body of Christ, written by Pope Pius XII, is truley an enlightening masterpiece.  In it are contained many sublime thoughts revealing God's truth about His Church.

For Many of our young people, unfortunately, it is likely to remain a hidden treasure, because the terminology and concepts used are difficult for young minds to grasp.  This simplified form has been written in the hope that the ideas contained in the original might be conveyed without destroying their original meaning.

It is advisable, however, that after reading this abbreviated form, the readers will be encouraged to consult the complete Encyclical in order to appreciate its full meaning.

Ages 10+

Booklet, size 11" x 8.5", 46 pages, Illustrated
Out of Stock
$10.50  Inc Tax
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Text
The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Text
Illustrated Study Lessons
by Ellamay Horan 

Students will learn about the prayers of the Mass, and about the best method of assisting at Mass, by studying The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. The emphasis of this spiral bound book is devoted to students becoming more familiar with the old rite of the Latin Mass, sometimes called the Tridentine Rite Mass.This book is a wonderful introduction to the inner sense and mystery of the Mass. The study questions are especially helpful in bringing out the hidden contents of the Church’s deep appreciation of faithful Catholics united in Christ. To study the contents of this book is both an exercise of love as well as of faith.

Answer key also available.

Paperback, size 8.5" x 5.5", 160 pages
Illustrated Study Lessons
$40.00  Inc Tax
God Died at Three O'Clock
God Died at Three O'Clock
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

This easy to read book starts with the story of the Apostle that betrayed Jesus and ends with the Sunday after Christ’s death.

God Died at Three O'Clock is wonderful for any youngster, but it will also keep the attention of the young at heart with 14 chapters. Six illustrations.

Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.25", 80 pages, Impr 1946
$17.00  Inc Tax
Father Brennan's Favorite Stories
Father Brennan's Favorite Stories
by Fr Gerald T Brennan

Fr. Brennan’s Favorite Stories are a treasured collection of tales for children that emphasize virtue and developing a strong Catholic character. Fr. Brennan was ordained in 1923 and became famous for his sermons for children. Known for modeling his homilies on Christ’s parables, Fr. Brennan tells a story and then draws a moral from it. Full of simplicity and a sense of wonder, Fr. Brennan’s words continue to bring the Faith alive for today’s young readers.

He is also the author of the wildly popular “Angel  Food For Boys and Girls” series.

These beloved stories are fun to read and have been enjoyed by Catholic children for generations.

They are sure to entertain and inspire your young readers for many years to come. Ages 8+

Paperback, size 9" x 6", 168 pages
$26.00
I Don't Like Lent
I Don't Like Lent
by Fr Daniel A. Lord, SJ

A tale about a group of people, Catholic and non-Catholic, discussing Lent with a Priest in a warm, inviting setting in front of a fireplace. Father Hall explains the reason and importance of Lent. Easy to follow and entertaining booklet.

Booklet, size 8.25" x 4.9", 32 pages, Impr 1937
$10.00
The Polite Pupil
The Polite Pupil
For the Use of Catholic Parochial and High Schools
by the Brothers of Mary

First printed in 1905.

From the Preface:
With pleasure we present this little book to Christian educators, to be placed in the hands of their pupils. The compilations of the work has been a labor of love, growing out of experience, and prompted by the earnest desire of seeing our Catholic pupils stand in the foremost rank among the cultured and refined of our times.

It is not, indeed, an exhaustive treatise on social forms and rules of etiquette, for the use of those that move in the exclusive circles of high society, but rather a compendium of seeming trifles: a multitude of little things regarding the look, the tone of voice, a charitable act, or a proof of self-denial or humility, a token of satisfaction or of gratitude, a kind and loving word. These may appear trifles if considered singly; but, taken collectively, they are the essentials of perfection, the ornaments of virtue--true politeness.

Paperback, size 7.25" x 5.1", 140 pages
For the Use of Catholic Parochial and High Schools
$24.00
Our Father - Children's Book
Our Father - Children's Book
by Francis McGrade

Explains each line of the Our Father prayer in clear and easy to understand words. 

Age range from 2-6.

Paperback, size 6.3" x 5.2", 20 pages

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A First Book For Little Catholics
$12.00  Inc Tax
Rosary Album
Rosary Album
by Michael Buccino

A VISUAL AND SCRIPTURAL MEDITATION ON THE ROSARY.

A top favorite of young children and adults! Booklet includes over 200 original black and white illustrations (one for each bead!) by Mr. Michael Buccino. The artist began these drawings to help his children meditate more easily on the Rosary. "I came up with the idea that if they had a book with pictures it might keep their minds on meditating while they were praying and would be better able to concentrate on the Rosary. So I got started working on the Rosary Album, which took me 18 years to put together. The book has brought the rosary to life."

There is a picture and scripture verse for each bead. The Litany of Our Lady (with illustrations) is also woven into each mystery. For all ages.

Booklet, size 8.5" x 5.5", 72 pages

$22.00  Inc Tax
With Jesus
With Jesus
Prayers and Instructions for Youthful Catholics

This beautiful prayer book is complete with Holy Mass, and many necessary prayers and litanies for the young child.

Litanies include those to: the Holy Name of Jesus, the Sacred Heart, the Blessed Virgin Mary, St. Joseph, the Guardian Angel, the Holy Souls, the Little Flower and others.

The book also contains 9 wonderful stories or short sermons in simple language the child will understand.

This book will make an ideal First Communion Book! A beautiful First Communion prayer book!

Paperback, size 5" x 4", 272 pages, Impr 1922
Prayers and Instructions for Youthful Catholics
Out of Stock
$30.00
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