The Joy of Being a Catholic Child

The Joy of Being a Catholic Child 978-0-088942-526-9 The Joy of Being a Catholic Child is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. > 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. 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 ?" to accommodate little hands a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift an explanation of the joys of being love by God and His Church Nihil Obstat Imprimatur > One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with simple explanations of the joy of being a Catholic Child. Being a Catholic child is a joyful experience because it means being part of God's big family and feeling His love every day. Catholic children get to learn about Jesus and how much He loves them. Knowing that Jesus is always with us, guiding and protecting us, brings a sense of peace and comfort. One of the joys of being Catholic is celebrating special moments like Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. These sacraments are filled with God's grace and make children feel closer to Him. Receiving Holy Communion for the first time is a special joy because it is when we receive Jesus in the Eucharist, filling us with His love and strength. Prayer is also a beautiful part of being Catholic. Catholic children can talk to God anytime through traditional prayers or their own personal prayers. Knowing that God is always listening brings comfort and happiness. Catholic children also get to experience the joy of helping others, just like Jesus taught. Whether it's sharing with friends, helping family, or showing kindness to strangers, living out Jesus' teachings brings happiness and fulfillment. Finally, the Catholic Church celebrates many joyful holidays, like Christmas and Easter, which remind us of Jesus' love and the hope we have in Him. Being a Catholic child means growing in faith, love, and happiness every day. > Topics covered in this title include: Why Am I a Catholic? The Promise of the Holy Spirit - The Promise of Truth The Pope and the Bishops The Holy Eucharist The Sacrament of Reconciliation The Other Sacraments The Word of God The Blessed Virgin Mary The Martyrs The Saints History and Tradition Sacramentals Living Our Catholic Faith Our Parish Community Ways to Share Our Faith Thanking Jesus for the Gift of Our Faith