CHC – At The Feet of Mary
This resource encourages children to draw near to Jesus through love and devotion to His Mother, Mary. Each lesson covers one of the 20 Mysteries of the Rosary with thought-provoking stories, hands-on...
View ArticleThe Importance of Early Childhood Development
My grandfather used to say that most of the work a parent puts into the salvation of a soul and the development of the person happens in the first three years. Later, the study of brain growth and...
View ArticleGlory Stories by Holy Heroes
I was recently sent two audio CDs to review from the Glory Stories series by Holy Heroes. Volume XIII is Secrets from Heaven: The Story of the Children of Fatima, particularly relevant during this year...
View ArticleEmbrace the Message of Fatima with Your Family
This year is the 100th Anniversary of the visits of Blessed Mother to Fatima, Portugal, which makes it the perfect time to introduce your children (and perhaps yourselves) to the message of Fatima. The...
View ArticleExplore inside the Vatican with The Pope’s Cat
The Pope can seem like a very intimidating figure to small children. Jon M. Sweeney works to change that in his latest book, The Pope’s Cat. The Pope and the stray feline are both on a morning stroll...
View ArticleNew Catholic Kid’s Books for Easter Baskets
Do you like to make the Easter basket about more than just the chocolate? Four new books from Pauline Kids will make excellent additions to your child’s Easter basket this year. Jesus Our Savior: the...
View ArticleOur Lady in Fatima Graphic Novel
Our Lady in Fatima Graphic Novel is a beautifully illustrated telling of the visions of Fatima based on the testimony of Sr. Lucia dos Santos, the eldest of the three visionaries and the only one to...
View ArticleThe King’s Prey: St. Dymphna of Ireland
St. Dymphna of Ireland, the patron saint of those suffering from mental illness, hears a lot from me. I ask for her intercession daily both for myself and for several people I care about. For this...
View ArticleCatechism of the Seven Sacraments: Building Blocks of Faith Series
What do LEGO® bricks and the sacraments have in common? Well, they’re both used to build things – toy structures and holiness, to be exact. They have different forms and instructions. They require...
View ArticleSaintCards Now Available for Pre-Order
SaintCards is an educational game for all ages that teaches Church History, Catholic Art, Hagiography, and the Liturgical Year. Get a Full Set of 104 SaintCards along with rules for several...
View ArticleHelp Your Teen Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus
Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus? It sounds like a question straight out of an evangelical Protestant’s mouth, but it is relevant for us Catholics as well. Katie Prejean McGrady is a...
View ArticleMarian Consecration for Children
I saw this book advertised and it seemed like such a lovely idea. Making a Marian Consecration is a beautiful act at any age. If you are interested in the adult version, please get a copy of 33 Days to...
View ArticleHelp Your Children Learn the Catechism this Summer!
Help your children increase their knowledge of the Baltimore Catechism with the Summer Catechism Study Program on CatholicBrain.com for grades Pre-K through 8. The summer program features: There is...
View ArticleTo Hear His Voice – New Mass Journal for Children
To Hear His Voice is a new Mass journal for children ages 7 – 12 written by homeschooling mom and blogger, Ginny Kochis. It is designed to help children focus more on the Word of God and to reflect...
View ArticleNew Glory Story: Saint Bernadette Soubirous
My seven year old daughter loves the Holy Heroes Glory Stories. Believe me when I tell you that is saying something. She is a very active young lady and it took her until this year to behave...
View ArticleNew Books on Biblical and Church Timelines
When you’re interested in the study of history, there’s nothing like a timeline to help you get everything in order. Kids, parents, and teachers will all benefit from two new books that give the visual...
View ArticleTwo New Books From Paraclete Press
Margaret’s Night in St. Peter’s Margaret’s Night in St. Peter’s is the second book in The Pope’s Cat series. Margaret is a stray cat who was adopted by the Holy Father. In the first book of the...
View ArticleThe Children’s Little Advent Book
Are you looking for a book to help your children prepare for Christmas? The Children’s Little Advent Book by T.J. Burdick is a great resource to use for family prayer time. Each day of Advent features...
View ArticleHow to Help Children Prepare for Confession
Many children who are making their First Communion this coming spring make their First Reconciliation during this season of Advent. In addition, it is a great time for whole families to attend the...
View ArticleHelp Your Child Learn How to Serve God
Helping our children to hear the voice of God in their lives is one of the most important things we do as Catholic parents. So Many Ways To Be Holy: A Child’s Book about Vocations by Kristen M. Soley...
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