Picture Book of Saints Padded Hardcover 978-89942-235-0
Picture Book of Saints Padded Hardcover is an ideal gift for a child and family who learning about the Catholic faith or who are preparing to receive one of their sacraments. In the Apostles Creed we say, "I believe in the communion of saints." Saints are those who have attained Heaven and are praying for us, they are special heavenly friends who have shown us how to live and love like Jesus while they were on earth.
Picture Book of Saints by popular author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D., recounts the lives of over 100 well-known Saints and Blesseds. Written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style that will appeal to parents, teachers, and children, the life of each figure in this classic and enduring collection is beautifully illustrated in full color. Picture Book of Saints has been a favorite of Catholics for over sixty years and was expanded in 2015 to include sixteen of the Blesseds and Saints that have been beatified and/or canonized in the 21st century.
A short prayer accompanies the biography of each included figure. Picture Book of Saints is an excellent gift idea and a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about and follow the examples of these holy figures. Recommended for children ages 7 and up.
Among the features of this book are:
- Attractive presentation page
- Gilded Edges
- Printed Endpapers
- Brief and easy-to-text and simple descriptions of each Saint
- Illustrations of each Saint
- High-quality paper
- Durable, paperback binding
- Conveniently sized at 5=8 1/2" X 11 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
- Nihil Obstat
- Imprimatur
- attractive padded hardcover
The lives of saints play a vital role in the faith formation of Catholic children, offering them tangible examples of how to live a life rooted in love, virtue, and holiness. Saints are real people who overcame challenges, grew in their faith, and demonstrated heroic virtue, showing children that holiness is achievable in every walk of life. Their stories inspire young minds to strive for goodness, courage, and selflessness.
By learning about saints, children gain a deeper understanding of Catholic values, such as compassion, forgiveness, and trust in God. The saints' diverse backgrounds and missions--ranging from helping the poor to defending the faith--teach children that everyone has a unique role in God's plan. This instills a sense of purpose and encourages them to seek their own vocation.
Moreover, the saints' lives often resonate with children in personal ways. For instance, young saints like St. Thérèse of Lisieux or St. Dominic Savio show that even children can achieve great holiness. Their examples help children recognize that their everyday choices--acts of kindness, prayers, and sacrifices--can bring them closer to God.
In a world filled with conflicting values, the saints provide a countercultural example of living for Christ. Their lives illuminate the path to sainthood, inspiring children to become beacons of faith, hope, and love in their own communities.
The following Saints are featured in this title:
- Our Lady, Queen of Saints
- St. Agnes
- St. Aloysius Gonzaga
- St. Alphonsus Liguori
- St. Ambrose
- St. Andre Bessette
- St. Andrew
- St. Andrew Dung-Lac
- St. Angela Merici
- St. Anne
- St. Anthony the Abbot
- St. Anthony Mary Claret
- St. Anthony of Padua
- St. Augustine
- St. Barbara
- St. Barnabas
- St. Bartholomew
- St. Basil the Great
- St. Benedict
- St. Benedict Joseph Labre
- St. Bernadette
- St. Bernard
- St. Bonaventure
- St. Boniface
- St. Bridget
- St. Camillus de Lellis
- St. Catherine Laboure
- St. Catherine of Siena
- St. Cecilia
- St. Charles Borromeo
- St. Christopher
- St. Clare
- Sts. Cyril and Methodius
- St. Dominic
- St. Dominic Savio
- St. Dymphna
- St. Edward
- St. Elizabeth
- St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
- St. Faustina Kowalska
- St. Frances Cabrini
- St. Francis of Assisi
- St. Francis de Sales
- St. Francis Xavier
- St. Gabriel the Archangel
- St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows
- St. Gemma Galgani
- St. George
- St. Gerard Majella
- St. Gregory the Great
- St. Helen
- St. Ignatius of Antioch
- St. Ignatius Loyola
- St. Isaac Jogues
- St. Isidore the Farmer
- St. Isidore of Seville
- St. James the Greater
- St. Jane Frances de Chantal
- St. Jerome
- St. Joachim
- St. Joan of Arc
- St. John the Baptist
- St. John Baptist de la Salle
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. John of the Cross
- St. John Eudes
- St. John the Evangelist
- St. John of God
- St. John Mary Vianney
- St. John Neopmucene
- St. John Nepomucene Neumann
- St. John Paul II
- St. John XXIII
- St. Joseph
- St. Josephine Bakhita
- St. Juan Diego
- St. Jude Thaddeus
- St. Junipero Serra
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha
- St. Katharine Drexel
- St. Lawrence
- St. Lawrence Ruiz
- St. Leo the Great
- St. Louise de Marillac
- St. Lucy
- St. Luke the Evangelist
- St. Madeleine Sophie Barat
- St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
- St. Maria Goretti
- St. Maria Soledad Torres Acosta
- Bl. Marie Rose Durocher
- St.
