Picture Book of Saints

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. Th r se 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.