Books with author Marianne Shrader

After Ava is adopted from a shelter by a family, she is introduced to two older women in the extended family, Grandma and Great Grandma. Grandma is not comfortable with the dog but reluctantly agrees to dog sit while the family is away for Spring Break. When alone with Ava, at first, the two women are both afraid of her but, in time, learn that they have nothing to fear.

After Ava is adopted from a shelter by a family, she is introduced to two older women in the extended family, Grandma and Great Grandma. Grandma is not comfortable with the dog but reluctantly agrees to dog sit while the family is away for Spring Break. When alone with Ava, at first, the two women are both afraid of her but, in time, learn that they have nothing to fear.

In Journey of Faith for Lent, readers take a closer look at this time of sacrifice, of reconciliation, and of fasting, beyond themselves to see the good in every person. The student workbook includes Scripture readings, reflection questions, and topics to discuss with friends and family members. Open spaces allow for writing thoughts or for drawing images during each season. The leader's guide has several faith sessions, as well as a retreat experience--to help young people enter fully into the expectation and the joy of the season--as well as strategies for encouraging participation in parish liturgical and community life.

Advent offers young people a chance to think about others and to consider gifts from the heart, not necessarily from the mall. The student workbook for Journey of Faith for Advent and Christmas is for the younger adolescent (ages 10-13) and accompanies the leader's guide. Materials offer opportunities for list making, journaling, responding, and more . . . all focused on the seasons of Advent and Christmas. The leader's guide offers eight chapters and a retreat and includes all the materials found in the student workbook, with directions for their use.

Advent offers young people a chance to think about others and to consider gifts from the heart, not necessarily from the mall. The student workbook for Journey of Faith for Advent and Christmas is for the younger adolescent (ages 10-13) and accompanies the leader's guide. Materials offer opportunities for list making, journaling, responding, and more . . . all focused on the seasons of Advent and Christmas. The leader's guide offers eight chapters and a retreat and includes all the materials found in the student workbook, with directions for their use.