Illustrated Book of Saints: Inspiring Lives in Word and Picture

By Thomas J. Donaghy

Book Overview

Illustrated Bok of Saints: Inspiring Lives in Word and Picture 978-0-89942-733-1

Illustrated Book of Saints by Rev. Thomas J. Donaghy is an uplifting collection of the lives of more than 80 well-known Saints for young children. With illuminating, enlightening text and bold, striking illustrations, these one-page stories of Saints' lives will help children become familiar with some of the most admired Saints. The stories of these men and women demonstrate their saintly characteristics and virtues.
Picture Book of Saints is an excellent gift idea and a great educational resource for children seeking to know more about and follow the examples of these holy figures. Recommended for children ages 7 and up and makes a wonderful gift for children receiving the Sacraments of Initiation.

Among the features of this book:
● Brief and easy-to-text and simple descriptions of each Saint
● A short prayer accompanies the biography of each included figure
● Attractive presentation page
● Gilded Edges (235/13BG & 235/13W only)
● Printed Endpapers
● Illustrations of each Saint
● High-quality paper
● Durable, paperback binding
● Conveniently sized at 6" x 9" to accommodate little hands
● Nihil Obstat
● Imprimatur
● Attractive padded hardcover

Learning about saints is a valuable experience for children, offering spiritual, moral, and personal growth. Saints provide powerful examples of faith, courage, and compassion, showing children how ordinary people can achieve extraordinary lives through dedication to their beliefs. Their stories are rich with lessons about overcoming challenges, serving others, and standing firm in one's values.
Introducing children to saints helps instill virtues such as kindness, humility, and perseverance. For example, Saint Francis of Assisi teaches the value of simplicity and love for creation, while Saint Teresa of Calcutta exemplifies selfless service. These stories spark inspiration, encouraging children to apply these virtues in their own lives and communities.

Moreover, learning about saints connects children to their faith tradition and provides a sense of belonging to a larger spiritual family. It fosters a deeper understanding of cultural and historical contexts, as many saints played pivotal roles in shaping societies and advocating for justice.
Through their lives and deeds, saints also offer reassurance that challenges can be overcome with faith and determination. This is especially important for children facing difficulties, as they see real-life examples of resilience and hope. By studying saints, children not only enrich their understanding of morality and faith but also gain role models who inspire them to live meaningful, purpose-driven lives.

The following Saints are featured in this title: St. Mary St. Agnes St. Aloysius Gonzaga St. Alphonsus Liguori St. Ambrose St. Andrew St. Angela Merici St. Anne St. Anthony Mary Claret St. Anthony of Padua St. Augustine St. Barnabas St. Bartholomew St. Basil the Great St. Benedict St. Bernadette St. Bernard St. Bonaventure St. Boniface St. Bridget St. Catherine of Siena St. Cecilia St. Charles Borromeo St. Christopher St. Clare St. Dominic St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. Frances Xavier Cabrini St. Francis of Assisi St. Francis de Sales St. Francis Xavier St. Gabriel St. Gregory the Great St. Ignatius Loyola St. Isaac Jogues St. Isidore of Seville St. James the Greater St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. Jerome St. Joachim St. Joan of Arc St. John the Baptist St. John Bosco St. John of the Cross St. John the Evangelist St. John Neumann St. Joseph St. Jude St. Louise de Marillac St. Lucy St. Luke the Evangelist St. Maria Goretti St. Maria Soledad Torres-Acosta St. Mark the Evangelist St. Martin de Porres St. Mary Magdalene St. Matthew the Evangelist St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Michael St. Nicholas St. Patrick St. Paul the Apostle St. Paul of the Cross St. Peter the Apostle St. Peter Canisius St. Peter Claver Sts. Philip and James St. Philip Neri St. Pius V St. Raphael St. Rita St. Robert Bellarmine St. Rose of Lima St. Sebastian St. Stephen St. Teresa of Avila St. Therese of the Child Jesus St. Thomas St. Thomas Aquinas St. Thomas More St. Vincent de Paul Concluding Prayer to the Saints

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899427332
• ISBN13: 9780899427331
• Release Date: March 2004
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.2" x 10.5"
• Age Range: 6 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 1 to Postsecondary