Saints are our Catholic heroes. They aren’t perfect, but they are beautiful examples of the path to holiness. So try reading about some of the saints. Our Catholic children need good role models.
Books
The Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a complete summary of all that the Catholic Church teaches and believes.
Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland
This book by beloved children’s author Tomie DePaola tells the story of St. Patrick. It tells how this saint was sold into slavery in Ireland and eventually returned.
The Life of Pope John Paul II in Comics
This graphic novel will engage youth in the story of St. John Paul II. The comic book format makes the story of this saint’s life easy to understand and difficult to put down.
115 Saintly Fun Facts
115 Saintly Fun Facts is a delightful way to look at the saints. So many books focus on how they died or what they suffered. This book focuses on what was really special and unique about these saints.
Raising Catholic Kids for Their Vocations
This book by John and Claire Grabowski helps Catholic parents raise their children to know God, listen to his voice, and follow his call. This is a must-read for parents who want thier children to be open to the vocation God is calling them to, whether it be the priesthood, religious life, single life, or marriage.