Books with author Amy Welborn

2019 Best Book Awards, Finalist: Children's Religious 2019 Independent Press Awards, Winner: Children's Religious Non-Fiction 2019 Catholic Press Association, First Place: Children's Books and Books for Teens—Children's Books 2019 Moonbeam Children's Books, Gold Medal: Religion/Spirituality 2019 Illumination Book Awards, Gold Medal: Education 2018 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards, Silver Medal: Religion/Spirituality Understand faith in the symbols that surround us. For centuries people learned about the Christian faith through paintings, sculptures, objects, and gestures. Simple images still convey deep messages if we learn how to see and understand them. Award-winning children’s author Amy Welborn has created a friendly and fascinating sourcebook on the signs and symbols of the Catholic faith. The exquisite illustrations throughout will inspire conversation and prayerful reflection for readers of all ages. Each image appears with a brief, child-friendly explanation coupled with a more detailed description on the opposite page. From the sign of the fish to the Stations of the Cross, from the palm branch to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Loyola Kids Book of Catholic Signs and Symbols will enable children and adults to experience faith with curiosity and wonder.

Sometimes the answers aren't enough.Sometimes you want to know why they're the answers.Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers are the answers.In twenty-five very compelling tabs spread throughout the Bible text, Prove It! The Catholic Teen Bible gives the why to the biggest questions of all. To the questions you ve been asking your parents, your teachers, your friends ... yourself: ---What's life all about and where do I fit in? ---What's my life all about, and where do God, family, friends, and all the rest fit in? How do I know God even exists, and what do the life and death of Jesus have to do with me right here, right now? If God loves us all, why should I bother taking my Catholicism seriously? If all religions are pretty much the same, why be a Catholic at all?Here is the inspired Word of God. Here is how to read the Bible how to understand, to de-code, what its authors were saying to their particular audiences thousands of years ago. And how to truly hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you today about God, Jesus, Church, prayer, and ... you.

Pope Benedict tells children that if we grow in our friendship with God then we will find true happiness and become saints. In this beautifully illustrated book, popular author Amy Welborn introduces Pope Benedict's simple yet profound message to children, given during talks to children his recent visit to England.In this very colorful book by acclaimed artist Ann Englehart, the Pope's words come to life as he interacts with the children, showing all children how only God can satisfy the deepest needs of our hearts.Interspersed are prayers and quotes from various saints including Saint Francis, Saint Ignatius, Mother Teresa, St. Paul, St. Peter and more. They all emphasize that the most important thing we can become in this life is a Saint, a true friend of Jesus.

2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Children's Religious 2018 Moonbeam Award Winner, SILVER: Religion/Spirituality Written by popular Catholic children’s author Amy Welborn, this beautifully illustrated collection of Bible stories for kids and their families is uniquely arranged according to where the stories fall in the liturgical year and when they are proclaimed at Mass. Divided into five sections—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter Season, and Ordinary Time—each section is subdivided into Old and New Testament stories. From “the Fall” to St. Paul, from the Exodus of the Israelites to the Ascension of Jesus, Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories nurtures family and individual reading of the Bible at home, while familiarity with these stories will help children connect far more meaningfully with the liturgy.

God took all the trouble to make the very specific person called you, so there must be a reason, right?Your parents may see you one way, and your friends may see you a different way, but who are you really? Prove It! You focuses on one of God's greatest works of art, you! Best-selling author Amy Welborn, known for her ability to translate theology into practical, real life terms looks at all the important issues of your life: --Friends--Faith--Family--Your futureProve It! You is the latest addition of the popular Prove It! series that also includes the Prove It! Bible, all available from Our Sunday Visitor.

2019 Best Book Awards, Winner: Children's Religious 2018 Moonbeam Award Winner, SILVER: Religion/Spirituality Written by popular Catholic children’s author Amy Welborn, this beautifully illustrated collection of Bible stories for kids and their families is uniquely arranged according to where the stories fall in the liturgical year and when they are proclaimed at Mass. Divided into five sections—Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter Season, and Ordinary Time—each section is subdivided into Old and New Testament stories. From “the Fall” to St. Paul, from the Exodus of the Israelites to the Ascension of Jesus, Loyola Kids Book of Bible Stories nurtures family and individual reading of the Bible at home, while familiarity with these stories will help children connect far more meaningfully with the liturgy.

God took all the trouble to make the very specific person called you, so there must be a reason, right?Your parents may see you one way, and your friends may see you a different way, but who are you really? Prove It! You focuses on one of God's greatest works of art, you! Best-selling author Amy Welborn, known for her ability to translate theology into practical, real life terms looks at all the important issues of your life: --Friends--Faith--Family--Your futureProve It! You is the latest addition of the popular Prove It! series that also includes the Prove It! Bible, all available from Our Sunday Visitor.

What do you say when someone tries to tell you: "You're not a Christian because your church isn't Bible-based?""You're not a Christian because what your church teaches isn't in the Bible?""You're not a Christian because you believe that good works will get you to heaven?" "You're not a Christian because you worship Mary like a goddess?""You're not a Christian because you believe that the pope is right about everything?""You're not a Christian because you obey the pope instead of God?" And the biggie:"You're not a Christian because you're not saved?"Prove It! Church gives you the answers you need when someone challenges your Catholic Faith. From Mary to the saints to papal infallibility, infant baptism, purgatory, and a whole lot more. Prove It! Church explains what you need to know to prove that the Catholic Church belongs to Christ, teaches Christ, preaches Christ - and is, in fact, Christ in the world today!

Sometimes the answers aren’t enough. Sometimes you want to know why they’re the answers. Any Bible can answer questions. This is the one that explains why those answers are the answers. The answers to what? To the questions you’ve been asking your parents, your teachers, your friends yourself. What’s life all about and where do I fit in? What’s my life all about, and where do God, family, friends, and all the rest fit in? How do I know God even exists, and what do the life and death of Jesus have to do with me right here, right now? If God loves us all, why should I bother taking my Catholicism seriously? If all religions are pretty much the same, why be a Catholic at all? Here is the inspired Word of God. Here is what God has revealed to us about himself simply because he loves us so much. Here is what the Catholic Church teaches about the Bible and Tradition and why it teaches those things. Why the Bible matters not just in the life of the Church but in your life. Here is how to read the Bible – how to understand, to "de-code," what its authors were saying to their particular audiences thousands of years ago. How to truly hear what the Holy Spirit is saying to you today. "The Bible matters?" Yes. "Prove it!" That’s exactly what this book does as it takes a frank and honest look at God, Jesus, Church, prayer and you.