Young Catholics
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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.
Get Patrick: Patron Saint of Ireland
This would make a wonderful baptismal gift for a child named Patrick. It would also be appropriate for First Reconciliation. St. Patrick went back to evangelize the people who kidnapped him.
It is recommended for ages Kindergarten to grade 3.
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.
Get The Life of Pope John Paul II in Comics
This book makes a wonderful gift for First Communion, First Reconciliation, or Confirmation. It is especially appropriate for 1st Reconciliation since it includes the story of how St. John Paul II forgave the man who tried to assassinate him.
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.
The saints were real people who were just as quirky and flawed as the rest of us. This book will help kids connect with the saints. This makes a great gift for First Communion or First Reconciliation.
Recommended ages is grades 1-6. But even adults may find this book by Bernadette McCarver Snyder engaging.
This beeswax Advent candle kit provides everything you need to make three violet candles and one rose candles. It also includes a book of Advent prayers. As a bonus, there is a page which explains the significance of beeswax candles. See the video below for more information.
This cube is basically a large die. Roll it and then recite the prayer. This can be a fun tool to help with memorizing prayers. It can also be used to remember to pray every day. Makes a unique gift for First Reconciliation or First Communion.
The prayers on the cube are the Sign of the Cross, Guardian Angel prayer, Our Father, grace, Hail Mary, and Glory Be.
This purple bracelet is a rosary! It wraps around, so it fits all sizes of wrists. Makes a great First Communion gift or Confirmation gift. Or give it to somebody special or use it in your youth ministry. Features purple glass gemstone beads.
