Books with title Jesus Speaks to Me about My Baptism

I was so happy the day your parents brought you to the church to be baptized. Do you know why? Because it was the beginning of our special friendship! Most children are baptized as infants. This beautifully illustrated book will endure for years after that special day, helping children to realize that at their baptism, they became a child of God and a member of his family, the Church. Jesus speaks directly to the children, explaining step by step what happened at their baptism and why. Each part of the rite is linked to a scene from Scripture, such as the story of Noah s Ark and Jesus own baptism in the Jordan. Pages for photos and other memories make this a thoughtful gift for any child who is being baptized a gift they will enjoy as they begin to understand the special friendship they have with Jesus. Includes prayers as well as illustrations of the objects used in the Rite of Baptism, such as the baptismal font and the Easter candle. Especially appropriate for children ages 7 to 11.

I am Jesus. Im your friend and I love you. And Im waiting for you to come to Mass! Jesus loves children and wants to draw close to them during the Mass. In this beautifully illustrated book, Jesus speaks directly to children, explaining the Mass by linking the liturgy to scenes from the Gospels. Reading this book with children will help them understand what is happening when they go to Mass and why Jesus is so happy they are there. Illustrations of objects used at Mass, as well as several prayers for children, are also included. This book can be read before Mass to help prepare children for the celebration or brought to Mass so that children can follow each part of the liturgy. The goal is to help children connect the actions of the Mass with Jesus gift of himself in the Eucharist.

The books is for children ages five to ten. "I'm alive, I love you, and I'm always with you." That's the message Jesus tells young readers in this beautifully illustrated book about the story of Easter. Jesus "speaks" in a personal way to the children, not only about his glorious resurrection, but also about the exciting adventure of the disciples following Easter. St. Peter's amazing dream, St. Paul's conversion, Philip's rid in a chariot - all of these events will help children understand the true meaning of Easter and the new life that Christ has won for them!