The Church Year for Children 978-0-89942-494-1
One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with an explanation of the Church year. The liturgical year is a way for the Church to remember and celebrate the life of Jesus throughout the year. Just like we have seasons--like spring, summer, fall, and winter--the Church has seasons that help us focus on different parts of Jesus' life, teachings, and the story of our faith.
The liturgical year begins with Advent, a time of waiting and preparing for the birth of Jesus at Christmas. During Advent, we light candles and think about hope, love, joy, and peace as we get ready for Jesus' coming. Then, we celebrate Christmas, the joyful season when we remember Jesus' birth and God's love for us.
After Christmas, we enter Ordinary Time, when we learn more about Jesus' teachings and miracles. This is followed by Lent, a season of reflection and preparation for Easter. During Lent, we remember how Jesus prepared for His mission, and we try to grow closer to God by praying and helping others.
Easter is the most joyful season, celebrating Jesus' resurrection--His victory over death! Easter reminds us of God's promise of eternal life. Finally, we return to Ordinary Time, where we continue to learn and grow in our faith.
The liturgical year helps children understand Jesus' life and teachings. It keeps us close to Him as we remember His story and try to live like Him each day.
Among the features of this book are:
- Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
- Vibrant, full-color illustrations
- High-quality paper
- Durable, sewn paperback binding
- Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
- a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
- an explanation of the Church's liturgical year
- Nihil Obstat
- Imprimatur
Topics, feasts, seasons, and celebrations covered in this title include:
- The Church Year
- The Nativity of the Lord (Christmas)
- Epiphany
- Lent
- Holy Thursday and Good Friday
- Easter Sunday
- Ascension Thursday
- Pentecost
- Sunday, the Lord's Day
- Mary, Mother of God
- The Assumption
- The Immaculate Conception
- The Saints
- All Saints
- A Prayer for Every Event
- Holy Days of Obligation
The Church Year for Children is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.
Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.