Children - Educational Resources Reviews

What better gift to give our children than the practice of saying the Rosary on a regular basis? This entertaining and educational pamphlet, How to Pray the Rosary for Children, gives parents and religious educators a useful guide to explaining both the way the Rosary is prayed, as well as the reasons we pray it. Designed to catch and keep the attention of young children while presenting the timeless truths of the Faith, this pamphlet is useful both at home and in the classroom.

Sometimes when teaching children an aspect of our Catholic Faith, it is helpful to have a special activity to reinforce the lesson. They need exercises that train the mind or move the heart. For this reason, Catholic teachers and parents will appreciate these one hundred thoughtfully crafted activities drawn from the new universal Catechism of the Catholic Church. The worksheets, memory games, Bible studies, etc. in this book require little preparation or materials and are designed to supplement any catechetical text or program for children in grades 1 through 8. Though simple to use, these exercises uncover some of the depth and richness of Catholic doctrine and practice. Topics of the activities are organized according to the four pillars of the Catechism -- Faith, Sacraments, Morality and Prayer. Each activity is self-contained, perforated to tear out and reproduce for group use. Whether it is memorizing the Creed, understanding the Bible, or learning to pray, these exercises will enrich the faith of children and those who teach them.

Written by Julie Kelemen for children in the middle-elementary grades, this book suggests practices and activities that reinforce Lenten basics like prayer, fasting, sacrifice, and more.

Jesus Loves Me This I Know - Coloring Book, 8 1/2' x 11'

A Teaching Companion to Father McBride's Teen Catechism. The Teen Catechism answers the questions teenagers really ask about the Faith. This study guide covers all the critical topics, including faith, morality, and prayer.

Written by Catholic parents for their own children, this book introduces the "facts of life" to pre-teens in a reverent and respectful manner by presenting the biological facts in the context of meditations on the joyful mysteries of the Rosary. Chastity is shown to be the Christian way of living out God's will as it encourages an attitude of reverence for the mysteries of procreation. Illustrated.

Originally published in France, this book has been so popular that it has already been translated and published in six other language editions. " The Joyful Mysteries of Life is a response to the Church's call for good resources for education in sexuality. With its predominantly spiritual and moral emphasis, in a positive, clear and delicate way, this book is designed to assist parents in their task of formation." - Cardinal Alfonso Lopez Trujillo , President, Pontifical Council for the Family

A simple explanation of each commandment is paired with an illustration from day-to-day life to help children understand God's laws. Also included are the Beatitudes from Jesus' Sermon on the Mount. 8-1/2" x 11"

by Julie A. Petras. With only a large sheet of paper (or a dry-erase board, chalkboard, or overhead projector), a marker, and Draw and Tell Saints, you can easily share with children the fascinating and inspiring stories of the Church’s holy ones.

This inspiring coloring book for children presents beautifully detailed pictures, ranging from symbols of the Eucharist to images of the saints who contributed to our understanding and devotion to the Eucharist.

For Grades 6, 7, and 8. Gives the revised text of Official Baltimore Catechism No. 2 in a user-friendly format and design, while explaining Catholic doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features.

Perfect for kids ages 10–14 and their parents and teachers, looking for quick responses to those difficult questions kids ask!

This book will bring hours of fun for children as they play, and sing along to, the tunes from this delightfully illustrated piano book! Simply push the key that matches the color and number of the note above each word, and the twelve familiar songs come alive. Tunes include: Rise and Shine, He’s Got the Whole World

Let Cardlinks introduce you to 48 friends who are more famous, more powerful, and more generous than anybody you've ever known.

Teachers and students alike will love this brilliant new nine-poster set of the Beatitudes, taken from Matthew 5:3–10. Measures : 16 1/4" x 10 3/4"

Complete collection features a mini storybook, describing the story of Jesus with his Apostles on the Sea of Galilee, and 15 toy pieces ideal for little hands to play with and learn from. The 14 figures include Jesus with the twelve apostles, plus Mathias who replaced Judas in the book of Acts.

The pieces of My Mass Kit are child-friendly replicas of the items used by the priest during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Created for early childhood education, My Mass Kit is a powerful vocational tool for children.

What better place to learn about Lent & Easter than in the Holy Land? Take a trip with Papa, Josh, Hannah, their cousins, and (of course) Moses the Amazing Talking Cat to Jerusalem where you'll learn about the VERY FIRST EASTER. With faith-filled stories and fun, catchy songs such as Giver of Life, More of You, El Shaddai, We Come to You, and more!

by Hertha Pauli. The story of the girl to whom the Blessed Virgin revealed herself as the Immaculate Conception. The inspiring story of Bernadette Soubirous of Lourdes. Ages 9-15.

For over half a century, Catholic families have treasured the practical piety and homespun wisdom of Mary Reed Newland’s classic of domestic spirituality, The Year and Our Children. With this new edition, no longer will you have to search for worn, dusty copies to enjoy Newland’s faithful insights, gentle lessons, and delightful stories. They’re all here, and ready to be shared with your family or homeschooling group. Here, too, you’ll find all the prayers, crafts, family activities, litanies, and recipes that will help make your children ever-mindful of the beautiful rhythm of the Church calendar.