The story of Saint Juan Diego, to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared and miraculously left behind her image on his tilma, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9. Emphasizing Saint Juan's special virtue of perseverance in faith, author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Saint Juan Diego is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints...
The story of Saint Juan Diego, to whom Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared and miraculously left behind her image on his tilma, is vividly told with col...
The story of Andre Bessette, a French-Canadian brother who is said to have healed many and who was canonized in 2010, is vividly told with colorful, full-page Illustrations and exciting text for children ages 4 through 9. Author and longtime elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps young readers develop their understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around us and inspire us to become more like Christ. Andre Bessette is one of 6 saints in the Saints of North America set, part of the Saints and Me series.
The story of Andre Bessette, a French-Canadian brother who is said to have healed many and who was canonized in 2010, is vividly told with colorful, f...
St. Lucy comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. St. Lucy, holy and pure, loved Jesus very much. Christians remembered her story and told how she died for her belief in Jesus. Lucy liked to help people who were lonely or sad. She took food to the hungry and gave money to the poor. Often she would meet with other Christians to pray and talk about Jesus. The Church honors St. Lucy as a martyr, a hero of the faith. Author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as real-life...
St. Lucy comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. St. Lucy, holy and pure, loved Jesus ver...
The story of Saint Nicholas comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. St. Nicholas was well-known for his joyful spirit of giving. He had a kind heart just like Jesus. Many Christmas traditions were inspired by this holy and loving saint. Author and long-time elementary educator Barbara Yoffie helps readers develop an understanding of saints as real-life heroes and heroines who live all around and inspire us to become more like Christ. Saint Nicholas is one of 6 saints in the Saints of Christmas set, part of the Saints and Me...
The story of Saint Nicholas comes to life in colorful, full-page illustrations and lively text for children ages 4 through 9. St. Nicholas was well...
Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrated early reader books, these real stories come to life and connect with a today's children, ages 4 to 9.
Anthony of Padua was a Franciscan friar and a friend of Saint Francis of Assisi. He was such a powerful preacher that he changed the hearts of sinners and heretics. Known for his miracles, he was given the nickname "The Wonder Worker." His feast day is June 13th and he is the patron saint of the poor and searchers of lost...
Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustr...
Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrated early reader books, these real stories come to life and connect with a today's children, ages 4 to 9. Saints Joachim and Anne were Mary's parents and Jesus' grandparents. They were a devout and loving couple who welcomed each member of their family with great longing and joy. As heads of their domestic church, they taught the generations below them how to love and follow God. Saints Joachim and Anne are the patron saints of grandparents and...
Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrate...
John Baptist de la Salle was born into a wealthy family in France in 1651. After his parents' death, he cared for his younger siblings and studied for the priesthood. A man asked Father John to help form a free school for poor children. Although people criticized the idea of free schools, Father John built more, taught teachers to teach and to respect all students, and founded the Christian Brothers. St. John is the patron (April 7) of educators and principals.
Saints are real-life heroes of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In the Saints and Me ...
John Baptist de la Salle was born into a wealthy family in France in 1651. After his parents' death, he cared for his younger siblings and studied ...
As a young woman in Rome more than 200 years after Christ's resurrection, Cecilia was promised in marriage to Valerian, a non- Christian. On her wedding day, she sang to the Lord, who gave her the strength to remain Christian despite persecution. Saint Cecilia had the courage she needed to live and share her faith with others. Jesus was in her heart, like a happy song that never ends. Cecilia's feast day is November 22 and she is the patron of church music, musicians, and singers.
Saints are real-life heroes of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In the...
As a young woman in Rome more than 200 years after Christ's resurrection, Cecilia was promised in marriage to Valerian, a non- Christian. On her we...
Thomas witnessed Jesus preaching, performing miracles, and dying on a cross. Thomas did not believe in the resurrection at first, but when Jesus appeared to him in person, his faith grew stronger. He went out to teach and preach like Jesus. He traveled to Persia and India, building churches and evangelizing. His feast day is July 3, and he is the patron of builders and architects as well as the Apostle of India.
Saints are real-life heroes of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In the Saints and Me series, these beautifully illustrated...
Thomas witnessed Jesus preaching, performing miracles, and dying on a cross. Thomas did not believe in the resurrection at first, but when Jesus ap...
Michael was created by God to protect all creation from the threats of evil. When Lucifer, a disobedient angel, persuaded other angels to turn against God, Michael led God's armies of angels into battle, defeating Lucifer. Michael is a protector of the Church and its peoples and is a special guardian of the pope. His feast day is September 29, and he is the patron of police officers and emergency responders.
Saints are real-life heroes of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In the Saints and Me series, these beautifully illustrated...
Michael was created by God to protect all creation from the threats of evil. When Lucifer, a disobedient angel, persuaded other angels to turn agai...