Catholic Saints for Kids

About this book

Meet 25 saints who once had ordinary hearts too - and let their courage, kindness, and faith become part of your child's story.From a runaway shepherd boy who became the patron of Ireland, to a determined young woman who walked two hundred miles for her faith, to a priest who crossed an ocean to sit beside the people everyone else had forgotten - this beautifully illustrated treasury brings 25 of the Church's most beloved saints to life for children ages 6-12.Written for bedtime reading, homeschool lessons, and CCD/religious ed classrooms alike, each chapter is a complete, gentle adventure in faith: A warm, engaging saint story - carefully researched, age-appropriate, and full of heart (no scary or graphic details, just real courage and real faith) Hand-painted watercolor illustrations - two per chapter, in a soft, golden, classic devotional style your family will love returning to again and again Fun, interactive quizzes - 2-3 per chapter, with answers gathered at the end so kids can test what they remember A simple prayer inspired by each saint - easy enough for little voices to pray along A weekly Virtue Challenge - a real, doable way for kids to practice the same courage, kindness, patience, or determination their new saint-friend showed Whether your family is just beginning to explore the saints or has loved them for years, this collection was written to be read together - a chapter at a time, a virtue at a time, a prayer at a time - helping faith feel less like a lesson and more like a story your child wants to live.Inside this 8.5" x 11" illustrated paperback, you'll meet: Saint Patrick, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint Thérèse of Lisieux, Saint Nicholas, Saint Clare of Assisi, Saint Joan of Arc, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Mother Teresa, Saint Damien of Molokai... and 16 more faithful hearts waiting to be discovered.Perfect for: Family read-aloud and bedtime devotions Homeschool religious education CCD / parish faith formation classrooms First Communion, Baptism, or saint-name gifts Grandparents wanting to share the faith with grandchildren Turn the page, and let the saints teach your child - one small, faithful step at a time.