children / young adult social justice book lists

a catholic boy describes preparations for his first holy communion, the ceremony itself, and how it feels to be with jesus in a special new way.

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.

in this next volume of the bestselling child's guide series, ficocelli makes the seven sacraments come alive for youngsters aged five to nine.

young children talk about all the things that they like about being catholic, from the blessings received in church, to its teachings on how to help others, to its belief that jesus christ loves everyone.

containing scripture for the adult reader, alongside reverent, yet whimsical explanations designed to hold a child's interest, this book will help families and catechists reinforce a vision of a healthy spiritual life in step with god's plan.

crafts and activities designed to teach the meaning of lent and easter in a way that children will understand and remember.

this book "will help children learn more about mass and how they take part in it. they will learn the prayers and responses you say aloud, when to sit and kneel, how to praise god, how to pray for the world and loved ones, to listen to god's word, how to receive holy communion and other actions that are part of mass"--liturgy training publications.

when it comes to growing closer to god, kids (and adults) have no better teacher than jesus. his eight beatitudes are a positive, proactive guide for kids to love and serve the lord as they mature in their understanding of their faith.each beatitude is coupled with a kid-sized explanation that makes it easy for them to relate to these powerful statements. a family interaction page follows, featuring "real-life" applications that kids and their parents can participate in so the whole family is inspired to apply the lord's instructions to their lives.enlightening, energizing, and creatively illustrated, the beatitudes for children will help you encourage the kids in your life to stay close to jesus as they grow.