The Child Jesus answers Michael's prayer and meets with him personally on Christmas Eve. Both Michael and Jesus are 10 years old and share "five minutes" together, each minute a different adventure of faith and charity to different individuals in different parts of the world. Each "minute" contains an element of goodness and reflection regarding the Child Jesus' closeness …

Long John Silver Returns Leonard Wibberley Then a voice hailed me from outside, calling, "Ahoy the blockhouse. Ahoy the blockhouse. Hold your fire. I am a Christian man." "Who are you?" I cried, rushing to the door. Not a soul was to be seen in the enclosure between the stockade and the fort itself. "Friend," came back the answer from beyond the stockade. "Hold your fire." I heard some …

The activity book is designed for use in the home or classroom and provides creative activities for review and reinforcement of each lesson. Through carefully developed and selected activities, the emphasis is on understanding and putting into practice the teachings of Christ in everyday life. THEME: The blueprint for a life of love: the law of God, especially in the Ten Commandments, and the …

The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: The blueprint for a life of love: the law of God, especially in the Ten …

Teachers' manuals provide catechists with complete lesson plans and resources to present lessons in dynamic and interesting ways. Teachers' Manuals include: Lesson Overviews. "Chalk Talks" for blackboard use to help teacher visually explain key concepts in the lesson. Easy-to-follow directions for classroom activities for each lesson. Complete lesson plans with options for five day or one day …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated St. Joseph Picture Book covers the following topics: Obedience The Beatitudes Teaching on Prayer Following Jesus Jesus, the Bread of Life The Gift of the Eucharist The Last Supper The Mass Jesus, the Good Shepherd Jesus, the Eternal Priest Jesus, My Friend Jesus, Our CommandmentThe Gift of the Holy Spirit Jesus, Our Redeemer …

Meriol Trevor "Jeanne!" called out Rafael in desperation. "Jeanne! Come back!" She stopped dead and it was a moment before she turned roud. Then she just stood there, looking towards them, but the bonfire was behind them; the light shone on her face but theirs were in shadow. Paul had expected Jeanne to be a pretty slender girl. But she was a tall strongly built woman, …

New edition of a favorite prayer book.  The author draws the reader to know, love, and follow the Saints.

Y OUNG F RANCIE O'S ULLIVAN , from the Irish family we first met in The Cottage at Bantry Bay has had a successful operation in a Dublin hospital, but longs to return to his beloved family in County Cork. He heads out the hospital door, no permission asked, and finds a train—won't any train do? Francie finds himself making a speedy tour in the opposite direction from home, around the Emerald …

Francis and Clare:  Saints of Assisi Helen Walker Homan Vision Books Today, from nation to nation, the good works of the Franciscans remind the world of the gentle charity of their founder - the "Poor Little Man" of Assisi. This was the same cheerful Francis, son of the merchant Bernardone, who helped with the marketing and scuffled with his brothers and from time to …

Retold by Mary Caswell Walsh and Illustrated by Helen Caswell Here is the true story of the world's first nativity scene, created by Saint Francis of Assisi nearly eight hundred years ago. Richly illustrated and retold in the style of a folktale, the story will inspire you and the children you love as you prepare to set up your own Bethlehem creche. Ages 4 and up.

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book, Saint Francis of Assisi , tells the story of St. Francis, from his birth to his death.  Included are his vision at San Damiano, his friendship with St. Dominic, his love for the creatures, his receiving of the stigmata, and how he started the tradition of the Christmas crib. 

This  full-color illustrated children's book explores the life of another St. Francis.

St. Francis of the Seven Seas Albert J. Nevins, M.M. Vision Books After his war-torn boyhood in Navarre, Francis Xavier went to the University of Paris, determined to have a good time. He was interested in sports and became broadjumping champion of his college, and did not pay much attention to his studies. At first he scoffed at his fellow student, Ignatius Loyola, a former soldier who wanted …

This reusable sticker calendar counts the 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost. Each day an image drawn from scripture is added to the calendar, first the Good Shepherd himself, followed by images such as milk and honey, lightning and rain, a lion and a lamb. Each calendar set includes an 11" by 17" laminated background board, a sheet containing 51 full-color reusable stickers, and a …

Fr. Michael McHugh, S.J. Illustrated by Charles L. Dougherty (Imprimatur 1958). This is the story of the missionary experiences of Fr. de Smet among the American Indians from 1838 to 1875. Includes all the exciting and history making stories of Indian conversions, Indian wars, natural dangers, hunger, torture, gold discoveries, peace-making, the Civil War, etc., including Custer’s last stand. …

Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv. Christmas is one of the greatest Christian feasts. It is also a most happy time. It is the day when we celebrate God's great love for us. We rejoice because God sent His only Son into our world to be born as a baby in Bethlehem. Christmas takes its name from the expression "Christ's Mass." It recalls the Mass that the community offers to celebrate the …