Missionary to China and Olympic runner who inspired the movie "Chariots of Fire, Eric Liddell ran the race of faith (1902-1945).

Brief text introduces the history and customs of Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year. Includes folk tales.

Just for children, Liguori offers Every Day of Lent and Easter, Year A, the perfect tool for teaching youngsters to learn what Lent is about and how they can practice penance, prayer, and almsgiving.

Features of Every Day of Lent and Easter:

48-page booklet packed with colorful illustrations

Games, puzzles, mazes, and activities

Explanation of themes and traditions of the season

Lenten calendar

Helps children focus on the meaning of Lent and Easter in their lives

For children in grades 1, 2, & 3

Tiny Blessings: For My Family is a sweet, simple book for teaching babies and toddlers how to count their blessings every day. The soothing and minimal text and beautiful illustrations will fill young children's minds with positive thoughts and will encourage them to appreciate life's special gifts - especially the gift of family. Whether it be Mom, Dad, aunts, uncles, grandparents, or siblings, babies and toddlers will see the importance of having family around them and will learn to give thanks for those who are integral in their lives. Parents and little ones will love sitting down together with this warm, joyful book, which is sure to become a perennial favorite in many homes.

Best selling writer Elizabeth Ficocelli, with her special gift of making religion fun and understandable to children, now brings this ageless classic The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis, to a whole new audience-children. Writing in a kid-friendly and kid-relevant style, the author instills in children the same principal messages of the adult version. It teaches young people how and why to make Jesus our leader, provides practical ways to help the child become a better follower, and deepens the child's appreciation for the most intimate way we come in union with Jesus-the Holy Eucharist. This is the first book to capture the primary teachings of this timeless spiritual classic and present them in a manner that children can understand, appreciate, and apply. Aimed at children 8-12 who have made their First Holy Communion and who are preparing for Confirmation, it will be a wonderful spiritual addition to religion classes whether in parochial school or in church religious education classes.

An excellent introduction to the history of the church through portraits of twenty of the most important saints and heroes of the faith from the third century A.D. to the time of the Reformation. Includes Cyprian, Athanasius, Ambrose, Chrysostom, Jerome, Augustine, Benedict, Gregory the Great, Columba, Charlemagne, Hildebrand, Anselm, Bernard, Becket, Langton, Dominic, Francis, Wycliffe, Hus, and Savonarola. Suitable for ages 11 and up.

Lightkeepers; The internationally best-selling series from an award-winning biographer J S Bach; Paul Brand; John Bunyan; James Clerk Maxwell; Wilfred Grenfell; C.S. Lewis; Samuel Morse; Ghillean Prance; C.T. Studd; George Washington-Carver; What can you do for God? These ten boys grew up to become successful men. The two things they have in common is that they all put to good use the talents and gifts they had, and they all believed that God had given them to be used. Paul Brand took medicine into new lands to bring hope to the sick, Ghillean Prance's love of the world around him led to Kew Gardens, still a centre of excellence in studying God's creation, C S Lewis opened the door into Narnia and opened the hearts of many to new faith; C T Studd excelled on the cricket and the mission field; Wilfred Grenfell was an energetic explorer of the Arctic; J S Bach's music still inspires millions, as Christ inspired him; James Clerk Maxwell's faith in God's ordering of the universe led to key discoveries in science; Samuel Morse patented many inventions one of which has saved many lives; George Washington governed a country as he followed the Lord; John Bunyan was imprisoned to shut him up yet wrote a classic that still speaks today.

In May the Faith Be With You, fans of outer space and intergalactic movie adventures can explore the wonders of the universe through 180 devotions that reveal how God is training them for a mission on earth where wise choices and a daring faith allows them to do things they never dreamed possible. We'd all love a wise leader who can teach us how to be a hero or channel our inner powers for good ... and the truth is, we already have one in Jesus, who perfected the ways of faith and wisdom. In this 180-day devotional, kids 8 to 12 can apprentice with the ultimate master to unlock their inner force (the Holy Spirit), and learn how they can use it to grow stronger and overcome the dark side in this world. Inside May the Faith Be With You, kids 8 to 12 will discover: Scripture: Each devotion centers on a verse that is important to learn Master Moments: A sentence overview of the devotion that makes the lesson easy to remember Ways of Wisdom: A short paragraph that looks at how the scripture applies today Use the Force: A quick prayer kids can use to deepen their faith and connect with God An appealing design that is perfect for any space film fan This durable and engaging book is perfect to celebrate May the 4th, or as a great gift for birthdays, graduations, Valentine's Day, Easter, or during the holidays.

Children Can Explore Scripture Through God's Animal Menagerie Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, From Eden to Bethlehem introduces little ones to the coming messiah - from fall to prophecy to Incarnation - using the animals of the Bible to tell the story. Children will delight in the beautiful illustrations and learning about key animals in the Old and New Testaments. The creatures featured in From Eden to Bethlehem follow the narrative arc of Scripture and help children understand Jesus's coming as the central story of the Bible. You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one gain a greater understanding of the animal kingdom, as well as the coming/establishing of God's kingdom on earth. *** Baby Believer primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.

Help Children Learn About God's World and Opposites Your family will love this unique board book! Using colorful, engaging artwork, Let There Be Light introduces little ones to the Creation story as a vehicle for understanding opposites, a crucial concept in early cognitive development. Children will delight in the imaginative illustrations and learn key opposites such as quiet/loud, light/dark, and above/below. These contrasting pairs are taught against the backdrop of Scripture chronicling God's creation of heaven and earth. You will appreciate the artistic design, theologically sound content, and helping your little one gain a greater understanding of the glory of God's world while mastering their opposites. *** Baby Believer primers are designed to grow with children, from early infancy through elementary school. In addition to basic Bible theology, Baby Believer board books are filled with quotations from the Bible, creeds, hymns, church fathers, and other articles of faith to help reinforce the content and provide intellectual handholds for older children who possess a greater capacity for learning and memorization.

Who would have thought that the Blessed Mother would choose to come to Fatima, that remote farming village on a rocky slope in Portugal? No one was more surprised than Lucia, Jacinta, and Francisco, the little shepherds to whom she appeared in 1917. In this 27th volume of the acclaimed Vision Books series for youth, readers will be enthralled by the story of the village and its people, of the scornful neighbors and the puzzled parents. Above all, it is the warmly human story of the three little ones who insisted that Our Lady had indeed come to Fatima, and from whose faith grew one of the greatest spiritual movements of our time. Illustrated.

Pairing the popularity of the Really Woolly (R) brand with the popular theme of bedtime, Really Woolly Good Night, God is an adorable padded board book that will help your children go to sleep thinking about how great God is and how much He loves them. You will love putting preschoolers and toddlers to bed with a book that reinforces how good our God is and how much He loves His children. This padded board book gives your children examples of how to pray to God. Little ones will love the Really Woolly illustrations, comforting rhyme, and Scripture verses that show how much God loves and cares for them. Prayer starters encourage children to talk to God. Parents can trust the bestselling Really Woolly brand by DaySpring (R), with more than a million Really Woolly products sold, including books, cards, ornaments, calendars, journals and more. Really Woolly (R) Good Night, God is a sweet way to introduce little hearts to a lifelong relationship with God through prayer. God Gives You Peace I go to bed and sleep in peace. . . . Only you keep me safe. Psalm 4:8 Peace is a thing That is quiet and good, Something you need When you sleep as you should . . . It's God's way of Making you feel safe and sound, A heavenly hug When you lay your head down. Good Night, God . . . thank You for giving me peace while I sleep in Your care.

Dominican Fr. Brendan Larnen and children's author Milton Lomask present the latest in the Vision Books series of saints' lives for youth. The story of St. Thomas Aquinas is one full of moving and dramatic scenes: the flaming destruction of Monte Cassino Abbey, the reception into the Dominican order of the quiet, determined young Thomas, the breath-taking escape from the donjon tower, and the striking instances of the saint's eloquence and brilliance.In this 26th volume of the acclaimed Vision Books series of saints lives, children from ages 9 to 15 will enjoy the exciting story of the man who wrote the masterful Summa Theologica, the advisor to popes who refused ecclesiastical honor, the simple friar who shook the medieval world with his intellect.

In this amazing true story, Colton Burpo shares his comforting and exciting experience in heaven, where he saw Jesus, lost loved ones, and other miracles. During a surgery, four-year-old Colton visited heaven, and he wants everyone to know how wonderful it is there! Following the runaway bestseller for adults, Heaven is Real for Kids includes Colton's memories of heaven, including sitting on Jesus' lap, singing angels, animals, and even some of his own family members beautiful illustrations created with Colton's directions a letter to parents to guide them as they talk to their children about heaven an age appropriate Q&A section with answers from the Bible Build up your child's faith and comfort their heart with this reassuring picture book for 4- to 7-year-olds. Whether a child is grieving for a lost loved one, asking questions about God and heaven, or just likes true stories about other children, Heaven is for Real for Kids will show them that there is life after death and that Jesus loves children very, very much.

Provides guidance on receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time, describing the purpose and procedure of the rite and why it is a reason to celebrate.

What do heroes do?
Do they fight monsters? Sometimes, but they also hold the hands of people who are sick and lonely. They build schools. They study the planets. They forgive those who have harmed them. Heroes are people who look at the world around them, see what needs to be done, and through the grace of God find the strength to help others.
In the thirty-six stories in "Loyola Kids Book of Heroes," you'll meet a Catholic nun who stood up to the most infamous outlaw in the Old West. You'll learn how entire villages of men and women devoted their lives to building great cathedrals to show their love and respect for God. You'll learn about John the Baptist, Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, Charlemagne, St. Albert the Great, Dorothy Day, St. Patrick, and many others. Most of all, you'll learn that with God's help anyone can be a hero and make the world a better place.

The "New York Times" bestseller shows students that discovering who Jesus is will change who they are

In "Jesus Is _______. Student Edition," popular speaker, author, and former youth pastor Judah Smith reveals the character of Jesus and the importance of Christ's message. Adapted for a student's age and life experience, this compelling book will get younger readers thinking about what Jesus means to them.

Judah Smith, pastor of the City Church in Seattle, Washington, is a former youth minister. He understands kids and writes to as if to a friend. With enthusiasm and humor, Smith shows that Jesus is life, Jesus is grace, and Jesus is your friend. The student edition includes new content for younger readers ages 10-14--humorous lists, callouts of key text, sidebars with additional information, and discussion questions. This is a book for kids who have grown up in the church, are new to faith in Jesus, or are seeking to know more. This book will allow students to grow with Jesus from a young age and to know that the point of life is having a real, honest relationship with Jesus.

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Hermie doesn't have stripes. He doesn't have spots. In fact, he doesn't have anything special like everyone else. But together with his friend, Wormie, they talk to God about their troubles. Why do they have to be so plain? Will they ever be special?

Master storyteller Max Lucado conveys deep truths of God's love - how he makes each one unique - with simple, straightforward style that even the youngest child can understand. With vivid and heart-warming illustrations, it's the perfect way to engage young minds with a spellbinding story and the message of God's special purpose for each of His children.

Are you ready to be a brave girl? Join Hope, Glory, Faith, Honor, and Gracie as they discover that the closer they are to God, the more He makes ordinary girls like them strong and courageous! Learn with them how to be brave at school, at home, in sports, with friends-pretty much everywhere! Even when struggles are big . . . He is bigger. This devotional includes a year's worth of readings with amazing stories from Scripture, lots of fun quizzes and illustrations, and powerful truths such as: I always have the power to love others because God loved me first. I can talk to God about anything, whenever I need to! God loves me for who I am, even when I'm different from everyone else. God can use someone small like me to do big things with Him. Come along with these encouraging friends for the adventure of a lifetime-growing closer to God!