Books published by publisher Our Sunday Visitor

"Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire!" Those words are at the heart of Be Yourself! A Journal for Catholic Girls, which is designed to help girls explore their identity and purpose in life in light of the wisdom of the Catholic Church, including half a dozen female saints. Packed with gorgeous, full-color line art, quizzes, journaling questions, and inspirational quotes from the saints, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and Scripture, the Be Yourself! journal is a fun way to help girls discover that they are beautifully and wonderfully made by God. Ages 9 and up.

Heaven's saints are holy,Each in their own way.Here you'll find their stories to inspire you every day.Remembering these rhymes is simple as can be.They show how we can all be saints. Even you and me!Filled with colorful illustrations and catchy rhymes, Saintly Rhymes for Modern Times teaches your child that everyone is called to be a saint. These kid-friendly rhymes allow children to see the beauty of Christian holiness through the lives of our more recent saints. With these sixteen poems, nineteen holy men, women, and children will become your child's friends in heaven!

Here's a delightful way to introduce your little ones to Jesus in the Eucharist. With its captivating writing style and charming art, The Mass Book for Children not only teaches young children the parts of the Mass but also shows them why joining in the joyful gathering is an experience of love.Entertaining and educational, The Mass Book for Children is perfect for the home or classroom. For children preschool to 9 years old.

In this special book from the creators of Tiny Saints® young readers get the chance to experience the saints in a new and vibrant way. Featured are: Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Peter, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Juan Diego, Saint John the Baptist, Saint Moses the Black, Saint Therese of Lisieux, Saint Florian, Saint George, Saint Joan of Arc, Saint Joseph, Saint Gianna, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, Saint Francis of Assisi, Saint John Paul II, Saint Teresa of Calcutta, Saint John Bosco, and Saint Maria Goretti.

Here are: - Beloved, traditional Catholic prayers- Original prayers that accurately reflect a youngster's daily concerns and experiences- A "how to" for offering his or her own prayers- The basics of the Catholic Faith: the Ten Commandments, Beatitudes, sacraments, corporal and spiritual works of mercy, and more- An age-appropriate "examination of conscience," and an introduction to the Mass and its major prayers.The Catholic Prayer Book for Children makes the perfect First Reconciliation of First Communion gift.This is the keepsake your child will keep.The prayers, lessons, and truths we never outgrow.

Getting the keys to the family car has been a symbol of independence ever since there were cars. You're not a kid anymore, and you can make your own choices - speed, route, direction, destination. It's a fantastic journey that can take you nearly anywhere, as long as you follow the signs. That's a lot like your spiritual life. You can take the wheel of your faith, get out there, and go. And just like a good road trip, your spiritual life can be full of adventure, joy, and exhilaration. But there are also signs to watch out for and hazards to avoid. In Road Signs for Catholic Teens, you'll hear God speak to you through sixteen signs: Crossroads One Way Road Narrows Slippery When Wet Detour Dead End Rest Area Winding Road Yield School Crossing Deer Crossing Merge Stop Blind Pedestrian Fire Engine Crossing Exit Think of this like your own Catholic Driver's Manual - with important insights into your life, right now, as you navigate the road of your Catholic Faith. As Pope Francis said, "Life is a journey, along different roads; different paths, which leave their mark on us." Ready to hit the gas? "Road Signs for Catholic Teens is easy to understand and easy to use, but is full of depth, rich insights, and great encouragement in its simplicity." Katie Prejean McGrady, international Catholic speaker and author of Follow: Your Lifelong Adventure with Jesus

Join Martha as she busily prepares for Jesus visit. Help Alexander the Great rule over his kingdom. Listen as Jesus makes His great promise!Discover the Bible in warm and charming stories just for children.Catholic Bible Stories for Children presents the inspired word of God in a lively yet reverent tone that captures the imagination and the spirit of a child. Introduce your young Catholic to these lessons necessary for faith formation. Lifelong learning begins with these stories of witness, worship, and tradition told in tales engaging for tiny tikes and cool school kids alike. Bright illustrations richly reflect the positive message of God s love for us. With Catholic Bible Stories for Children, story time becomes a prime time to share the Faith with little ones.Saints, Psalms, and signs of our Creator s care throughout ... this keepsake will be a treasured part of your child s growth in understanding and love. Scripture citiations from: Catholic Edition of the Revised Standard Version (RVS) 1965.

"You are a thought of God, you are a heartbeat of God. To say this is like saying that you have a value which in a sense is infinite, that you matter to God in your completely unique individuality." - Pope Saint John Paul II Be Yourself: A Journal for Catholic Boys was designed for boys to understand their identity and individuality, with the help of their Catholic faith. Packed full of great art, quizzes, journaling questions, quotes from the saints, Scripture verses, and passages from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Be Yourself journal helps boys become the men God created them to be. Ages 9 and up.

Little Things Mean a Lot How do you show your mommy and daddy that you love them? Do you give them a hug? Bring them flowers? Tell them you love them? God wants to know that you love Him too. So how do you show God you love Him? In lots of little ways. By visiting the church even when it’s not Sunday. By bowing your head when you hear the name of Jesus. By making the Sign of the Cross. By doing lots of little things that mean a lot! These little acts of grace help us and keep our minds and hearts focused on God. But most of all, they let Him know just how much we love Him every day!

A is for Augustine - Saint Augustine, that is! Children will learn their ABCs and connect with the saints and their symbols in this adorable board book. While they learn the alphabet and letter sounds, they will also learn to love and respect beloved saints, from Augustine to Zélie. Perfect for gift-giving or to add to your own child's library, Glory Be Saints A to Z is a wonderful way to promote reading readiness and reinforce the Catholic Faith through the lives of the saints.

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.