Teen and Children's Theology of the Body Books
Teen and Young Adult Books
In an age of “selfies” and egocentrism, YOU cuts through the noise to present an authentic view of the human person. It presents young people with the extraordinary story of their creation as unrepeatable individuals. But the program doesn’t stop there.

YOU: Life, Love, and the Theology of the Body introduces teens to the truth that life is not, in fact, all about them; it is about going out of themselves to be a sincere gift for others.

The Theology of The Body for Teens: Middle School Edition Student Workbook presents the revolutionary teachings of John Paul II to middle school students in a way that is relevant, easy-to-follow, and entertaining. It follows the 8 segments presented in the TOB for Teens: Middle School Edition DVD Set and Leader's Guide. Each participant of the program should have a Student Workbook.

David Hadjuk Based on John Paul II's Theology of the Body, God's Plan for You offers teenagers a path that will lead to a full life and hope for the future.  In this book, David Hadjuk makes John Paul II's magnificent vision of the human person accessible to today's youth.  By delving into this vision they will discover the purpose of existence and the answers to their most deeply held questions about life, relationships, and sexuality.

A clear and concise guide on sex and dating in the Catholic Church. What does the Church say about sex and dating? Too often, Catholic teens and young adults get all their information on this topic from the secular media. If they do hear something from people in the Church, much of what is being said is misguided, impractical or both. This embarrassment-free presentation, designed to take seriously the concerns and social realities of today's teens and young adults, sets out a Catholic approach to dating and sexual relationships in simple, direct language. This short, entertaining and very helpful book is the result of extensive workshops with teenagers in both school and parish settings. As a result, the approach taken by the authors is both unapologetically Catholic and definitely theologically correct while at the same time completely open in its direct presentation of human sexuality. This book is a must have for Catholic teachers, high school chaplains, youth minsters, campus ministers, parents and anyone else who deals with these questions from young people on a regular basis.

Theology of Her Body and Theology of His Body will feed your teens with liberating answers to their most pressing questions about love and sexuality. These books offer solid, relevant teachings in a language teens understand. But more than just presenting the truth itself, they deliver the tools teens need to achieve the greatness for which they were created.

This book comes at a critical time, because tragically, many teens have forgotten their calling, or worse, have never heard it. As a result, they don't know who they are or who and what they are meant to be for one another. This means they often resort to 'using' instead of authentically loving others and themselves.

Theology of Her Body and Theology of His Body are two books in one. Teens are encouraged to not only learn the truth about their own body, but also to discover the beauty of the opposite sex, for it is in seeing the complementarity of the two sexes that one discovers the real meaning of his or her own body. This is the perfect companion to the Theology of the Body for Teens program, and is also ideal for teens new to the Theology of the Body.

One thing is certain: anyone who reads this book will never look at his/her body, or anybody, in the same way again

While navigating through the single years of life, every woman begins to wonder:
• How do I know when a guy really loves me? 
• Am I being too picky? 
• Do I even deserve love? 
• Is my relationship worth keeping? 
• Is love worth the risk? 
• Are any decent guys left?

Single women often feel left alone to find answers to their deep questions about love and intimacy. Some hang out and hook up, hoping for love. Others are afraid even to hope. At some point, every woman needs reassurance that you - and your standards - are not the problem. In How to Find Your Soulmate without Losing Your Soul, you'll discover twenty-one strategies to guide you through the single years of life.

Everyone longs for love, and nearly every girl grows up imagining the ideal mate - a true gentleman who stands out amongst today's modern men like knight among boys. When he doesn't show up, her dream begins to fade. Although the thirst for authentic love is ingrained upon her heart, she may begin to settle for less, imposing her hopes on guys who fall far short of it.

In Dressing with Dignity, Colleen Hammond challenges today's fashions and provides you the information you need to protect yourself and your loved ones from the onslaught of tasteless, immodest clothing. Colleen Hammond shares real-life examples of how women can accentuate the grace and beauty of their femininity, and she shows that modest definitely does not mean frumpy !! DRESSING WITH DIGNITY covers it all . . . The history and forces behind the changes in fashion. How to talk to teenagers about the privilege of femininity so they will want to dress with dignity. How to awaken chivalry in men and be treated with respect. How to regain and teach the lost charm of interior and exterior femininity! How to dress in an attractive, dignified, classy manner! Specific documents about manners of dress from the Magisterium, the Popes and the Saints. Comprehensive guidelines for choosing tasteful attire. Resources on where to find beautiful, modest clothing

Finding a spouse has never been easy. But, it’s also never been quite so hard, especially for good Catholic girls intent on having strong Catholic marriages to nice Catholic boys.

So what are all those good Catholic girls to do? How do they navigate the increasingly long (and usually trying) years between college and “I do” without losing their sanity or their soul?

Consult The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years: The Nuts and Bolts of Staying Sane and Happy While Waiting for Mr. Right.

Steeped in the Church’s teachings on the feminine genius, marriage, and theology of the body, The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide dishes with both wit and wisdom on some of the most pressing questions single women face: vocation, dating, sex, finances, work, depression, and more.

As hopeful and honest as it is fun and faithful, The Catholic Girl’s Survival Guide for the Single Years is the perfect companion for women whose journey to “I do” is turning out to be a longer one than they (or their mothers) would have liked.

Let's face it. Finding a good man is no easy task in our materialistic, pleasure-seeking, divorce-plagued society. In fact, many women today have given up hope of ever finding a good man to marry. This unique new book offers practical and insightful advice to women on how to choose a partner for life-and restores hope that a lasting, loving, and fulfilling marriage is possible in a divorce-prone world.

Finding a good wife and lasting love in marriage is no easy task. This book is filled with time-tested advice for making the greatest decision of your life. It's practical, convincing, full of invaluable wisdom and some surprising new ideas.

  • Real Love by Mary Beth Bonacci (for teens on sexuality)
Mary Beth Bonacci has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people across the country and around the world-about friendship, about relationships, about marriage, about God's plan for sexuality, and about finding real, honest love.

And they speak back to her. They ask her questions-about sex, about dating, about healing after a shattered relationship, about marriage, about their struggles to live love. In this newly updated and expanded edition of Real Love, Mary Beth shares those questions-and her answers-in an even more comprehensive guide which addresses the details of the very real struggle we all face in trying to live real love in a world gone mad.

Through these questions and her answers, Mary Beth offers a comprehensive catechesis of the Church's teaching in the areas of marriage and human sexuality. She tackles the toughest issues-premarital sex, contraception, divorce, homosexuality, internet pornography and others. She gives practical advice on living the Church's teachings. And throughout it all, she demonstrates that living respect for God's gift of sexuality is the way-the only way-to find real, honest love.

In this book, Mary Beth Bonacci joins with John Paul II in bringing young Catholics a clearer understand-ing of the Church and their role in it. This book is perfect for the Catholics of Generation X--and for Catholic youth of any age to deepen their faith.

Rules for Romance That Can Help You Find the Love of Your Life Between singleness and marriage lies the journey of dating. Want to make your road as smooth as possible? Set and maintain healthy boundaries--boundaries that will help you grow in freedom, honesty, and self-control. If many of your dating experiences have been difficult, Boundaries in Dating could revolutionize the way you handle relationships. Even if you’re doing well, the insights you’ll gain from this much-needed book can help you fine-tune or even completely readjust important areas of your dating life. Written by the authors of the bestselling book Boundaries, Boundaries in Dating is your road map to the kind of enjoyable, rewarding dating that can take you from weekends alone to a lifetime with the soul mate you’ve longed for.

Many people are tired of pouring time, energy, and money into relationships that start off great and end with heartache. Because of that, they need The Ten Commandments of Dating to give them the hard-hitting, black-and-white, practical guidelines that will address their questions and frustrations about dating.

Revised and updated for a new generation of daters, this guide will help men and women keep their head as they search for the desires of their hearts. The Ten Commandments of Dating isn't more relationship advice; it's relationship common sense.

If people keep the ten commandments of dating, their relationships will run more smoothly, they will be protected from the pain of contemporary dating pitfalls, and they'll be on their way to building living, lasting relationships.

  • Pure Love by Jason Evert (dating/human sexuality for teens)
You've heard the questions before: * Is sex bad? * Isn't everyone else doing it? * Aren't I being good as long as I don't have sex? These questions and more are all answered in Pure Love. This booklet is the result of countless interactions between Jason Evert and teenagers during his seminars on chastity. It is the ideal complement to classes on human sexuality. Rich with scriptural reference, this booklet is in complete compliance with the teachings of the Catholic Church.

Marriage is the first step in starting a family, but many couples feel the need to space the births of their children. What options are there for couples who follow the teachings of the Catholic Church when it comes to birth control?

Natural family planning (NFP) is 99 percent effective in accurately spacing births, and has numerous other benefits.

In an accessible question-and-answer format, Catholic Answers staff apologist Jason Evert explains the biological, spiritual and relational benefits of NFP. Pure Intimacy will help readers understand God's plan for the gift of their sexuality and the many graces of natural family planning, helping them build stronger marriages and thus stronger families.

In today's world, it's all too easy for a young woman to fool herself with lies about love. Every woman longs for love, but many have given up. In Pure Womanhood, Crystalina Evert restores a woman's hope. By her powerful testimony and blunt words of wisdom, she shows that real love is possible… regardless of the past. 

Boys and young men are bombarded with messages and images that encourage them to make sexual impurity a way of life. And since it looks like so much fun, they can easily be made to feel as if they're foolishly missing out on something really great. However, Jason Evert's Pure Manhood will help them to see things in a new light. Best of all, it will give them the spiritual tools they need to stay pure or to return to purity. Evert also answers the most common questions boys have about women, sex, and dating, including:
* How far is too far?
* What's wrong with just thinking about it? 
* What's wrong with porn? You're not hurting anyone. 
* What if it's just a swimsuit magazine? 
* If she's willing to do it, why is it wrong? 
* What about safe sex? 
* Shouldn't I be free to do whatever I want? 
* How do I stay pure? Pure Manhood will be a priceless gift to both the young men who read it and to their future families.

Have a hard time connecting with your teenager about chastity?

With the “pornification” of everything from adolescent fashions to primetime television commercials, who can take a chance on withholding from kids the real score on human sexuality?

As your children’s primary educators, itÂ’s your right and duty to make sure your children are forearmed and forewarned when it comes to dealing with the opposite sex in a Catholic way and resisting the secular world’s false vision of sexuality.

In Raising Pure Teens, noted chastity speakers Jason Evert and Chris Stefanick incorporate the ChurchÂ’s wisdom with 10 proven strategies for talking with teens about chastity. They offer a perfect blend of humor and sobriety, real-life stories and effective metaphors, cutting-edge science and undeniable logic.

  • Wait for Me by Rebecca St. James (purity and abstinence)
Everyone longs to be loved deeply by someone, and Rebecca St. James is no different, as demonstrated by her hit song "Wait for Me." In this revised and updated version of the 2002 release, Rebecca shares the same desires as other young people as her resolve to remain sexually pure until marriage is not common in our society.

Using Scripture, pop culture, and her own experience as a point of reference, Rebecca paints a relevant and appealing picture of the value of waiting. But Rebecca also reaches out with compassion to those who have already made mistakes and reveals the mercy and healing that God brings. 

The new editon of this bestseller includes: a fresh design (inside and out) with eye-catching graphics; a new introduction from Rebecca; journaling sections throughout the book; and a study guide for personal or group use.

In twenty-six short topical chapters, teens and young adults share their questions and real-life experiences about sexual relationships. Their questions range from "How far is too far?" to "What's wrong with cohabitation?" Two questions posed by many people of all ages both within and outside the Church are also treated: "Chastity sounds nice, but is it practical?" and "What do the Bible and celibate men know about sex anyway?"
 Teens will find A Case for Chastity a readable and informative book, and their parents and teachers, particularly catechists and DREs, will find it an invaluable resource.

  • A Return to Modesty by Wendy Shalit (for young adults)
  • Sexual Wisdom by Richard Wetzel, MD (for parents/young adults on healthy relationships)
  • Sexual Wisdom for Catholic Adolescents by Richard Wetzel, MD (chastity curriculum)
  • Why True Love Waits by Josh McDowell (I have not read this.)
  • Five Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter by Vicki Courtney (about sexuality)
  • And the Bride Wore White by Dana Gresh (purity for young women)
  • Who Moved the Goalpost by Bob Gresh (purity for young men)
  • Raising a Modern Day Princess by Pam Farrel and Doreen Hanna (rite of passage for girls)
  • Raising a Modern-Day Knight by Robert Lewis (nature of men)
  • Tender Warrior by Stu Weber (nature of men)
  • The Five Love Languages of Teenagers by Dr. Gary Chapman (parenting teens – excellent!)

At Last...A Prayer Guide Just For Teens Who Want to Encounter Christ in a Deeper, More Personal Way.  If you know any teenagers who...
• Want to develop a deeper prayer life... 
• Have difficulties with prayer... 
• Just can't find the time to pray... 
• Don't know how to pray... 
• Or don't see much value in prayer...

...then you and they need to know about Jason Evert's new book Pure Faith: A Handbook of Prayer for Catholic Youth. It's a unique prayer guide designed exclusively for teenagers. It's short enough that a teenager will read it, yet it's packed with spiritual wisdom and advice from saints and holy men and women, as well as prayers for a variety of needs, circumstances, and individuals.

With this guide in hand, your teen will know how to pray simply and effectively... how to draw closer to God through prayer... and how to use prayer to meet and overcome the challenges he or she faces.

These to-the-point daily reflections on purity counter the lust served up by the media 365 days a year. If you've ever felt alone in your efforts to lead a clean life, read these quotes and remember that real men and women are fighting the same fight today. The saints who have gone before us also fought this battle, won the victory and intercede for you now.

With more than 110,000 copies sold, Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? is the number one book for Catholic teens. It offers today's young Catholic 200 clear and insightful answers to questions about the Catholic faith.

Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons captures the attention of teens by directly addressing their concerns, misconceptions, and challenges. The revised edition adds over 500 Bible and 800 Catechism references, and has the Imprimatur.

Emily's Hope is the gripping story of one young woman's physical, emotional, spiritual journey from high school to adulthood. Interspersed throughout the story are flashbacks to Emily's great-grandmother's troubled life, with a climax culminating in the surprising revelation that Emily and her great-grandmother are connected more deeply than by ancestral ties alone. Based on a true story. 

Some samples:
1. The Bible (Revised Standard Version translation)
2. The Lord. Romano Guardini
3. To Know Christ Jesus. Frank Sheed
4. The Life of Christ. Fulton Sheen
5. Jesus of Nazareth. Joseph Ratzinger

  • Encounter: Experiencing God in the Everyday  by Mark Hart
Encounter is a Catholic Bible study designed specifically for middle school kids. This captivating program guides students toward a powerful Encounter with God.

The myth of St. George-and-the-Dragon comes to new and provocative life in this mystery-thriller set in Milwaukee. A gifted young Shakespeare scholar is haunted by a tragic past and recurring nightmares of a Knight, a Lady and a vicious Dragon. He thinks they're just dreams, but when two people close to him fall victim in a seemingly motiveless series of brutal murders, James Ireton discovers there may be a very real Dragon preying in the shadows of his life. Worse, if he doesn't find a bit of St. George in himself, the woman he loves may prove the Dragon's ultimate victim.

1876, Philadelphia. Caroline Martin's life has finally taken a turn for the better. After years of hard work, she has met a virtuous and wealthy man whose love seems to promise the kind of life realized only within the comforting novels she keeps on her night table. Tragedy, however, will teach Caroline of the complexity with which God Himself authors the lives of those who turn towards Him. Gold Medal Winner in Religious Fiction, 2010 IPPY Awards. Amazon Kindle Bestseller

After three heartbreaking miscarriages, Tom and Jenny Callahan are happily anticipating the birth of their sixth child. A neighbor, however, is secretly hatching a sinister plot which will find Jenny and her unborn baby fighting for their lives.

“Stealing Jenny is a gripping novel filled with engaging characters, a compelling mystery and a message which underscores the precious dignity of life. I literally couldn’t put it down and give Stealing Jenny my highest recommendation.” Lisa M. Hendey, author of “A Book of Saints for Catholic Moms”

Passport is a coming-of-age story about a young man’s discovery of self-sacrificial love. It is told through the eyes of Stan Eigenbauer, who is living a generally upright ─ but comfortable and self-satisfied ─ bachelor’s life. When he meets a lovely young woman, he thinks he’s found the one thing that was missing: a passport to “heaven on earth.” 

But then a serious lapse in judgment changes everything, and Stan faces a decision with no good options. He ends up making an unconventional choice that appears both heroic and suicidal. As the story progresses, and Stan struggles with the consequences of his unconventional choice, he grows more faithful to his commitments and more committed to his faith. And he discovers a depth of joy and happiness far beyond what he or we could have expected.

Widow and mother of three, Angela 'Jel' Cooke is full of regret about her marriage to her late husband. Her close friends can see that she is keeping busy to avoid her pain. But no amount of cooking, baking, volunteering or late-night games of Yahtzee with her BFF can bring her any peace. When Jack Bartolomucci walks into her life, he challenges Angela to face her demons head on. What follows is a poignant, sometimes hilarious tale of hope and healing.

An intensely human tour of the great spiritual battles in the US Catholic church during the late 20th century. Brian Gail takes us out into the "trenches" and shows what life was like for Catholics good and bad during this critical time. This book is a great opportunity for Catholics to take hold of who they really are.

Meticulously researched, brilliantly crafted, Fatherless takes the reader on an unforgettable journey inside Fortune 500 boardrooms and Madison Avenue screening rooms, behind one-way mirrors in America's heartland and two-way screens in church confessionals, to the very peak of Ireland's highest mountain and inside the papal dining room of John Paul II in Rome.

Elizabeth Finch is a forty-two-year-old mother, wife, loyal friend, and successful pediatric surgeon living in a northern suburb of Chicago. She is not a person who expects life to throw her into tragedy. She is close to her sister, Rachel, and her best friend, Kate, and has a special bond with her parents’ housekeeper, Anna. She feels all is well with her husband, Kevin. Sheltered as a child and unprepared to handle life’s emotions, Elizabeth suddenly finds that her “perfect life” is not so. And when her daughter, Mary Beth, storms out in a teenage rage, Elizabeth waits for the usual, “I hate you, Mom!” Yet the words she hears her daughter speak are much worse: “I wish my real mom was here instead!” These words soon haunt Elizabeth, as does the unraveling of her perfect life that ensues. It leads her to reevaluate her faith and marriage through the wisdom of an unexpected source while faced with tackling preconceived concepts of race, gender, belief in God, and her purpose. Will Elizabeth survive what has transpired? Will she be able to rediscover hope and the meaning of her life? Will she learn anything from her lessons or her life’s journey?

The questions in this landmark work are the most common ones Evert is asked when speaking about the virtue of chastity in hundreds of Catholic, Evangelical, and public schools. His humorous, friendly, and blunt approach opens hearts and minds to a topic often either rejected or misunderstood.

Teens will find this book a useful guide to starting a relationship, deciding one's vocation, one day finding a potential spouse, and maintaining purity - without forsaking love. This book will give parents and educators new insights to help teens know the difference between love and lust. They may even look at their own lives differently, because chastity is both for singles and married couples.

Here is a cookbook to celebrate the joys of family and faith throughout the Christian year. Wonderful recipes and ideas from the Christian tradition offer suggestions on when and why these dishes might be served. 275 recipes bring new meaning to "breaking bread together." Illustrated.

This long-awaited sequel to the best-selling Did Adam & Eve Have Belly Buttons? utilizes the same easy-to-read, question-and-answer format that has proven successful in capturing the hearts and minds of Catholic teenagers. With 200 actual questions from teens, Did Jesus Have a Last Name? offers clear and concise answers to some of the most challenging questions about the Church and its teachings. Perfect for middle and high school religion classes, CCD, and youth groups.

Here, teens will encounter clear answers to questions such as:
• How can we believe in a God we cannot see? 
• Is the Catholic faith the only true religion? 
• Did the miracles in the Bible really happen? 
• Why are we punished by Adam and Eve's sin?

Though written for teens, Did Jesus Have a Last Name is perfect for Catholics and non-Catholics of all ages who want to learn more about the Catholic faith. Authors Matthew Pinto and Jason Evert have a gift for providing clear, theologically precise explanations in contemporary language, drawing on examples from everyday experience

Every year, thousands of young Catholics leave their homes for higher education at our nation's colleges and universities. Very few realize, however, that from orientation day onward, they will be indoctrinated with a vision of reality that is very different from the values their families hold dear. Sadly, many of our young people will fall prey to one or more of the dominant ideologies engrained in their college education, ideologies that can lead them away from the Church and, ultimately, their faith in God. Students who are not taught how to think critically or who lack the tools needed to sift through the logic of these positions are easily swayed by the smooth sophistry of the intellectual elite.

For this reason, twelve of the top Catholic writers in America professors, priests, journalists, philosophers, and theologians have come together to dissect the trendy ideas that can lead young Catholics away from the Church. Disorientation is intellectual ammunition for every college student and parent, as it breaks down the history, analyzes the appeal, and debunks the empty promises of such wildly popular errors as:
• Hedonism 
• Relativism 
• Progressivism 
• Modernism 
• Scientism 
• Fundamentalism 
• Radical Feminism 
• Multiculturalism 
...and more.

In this comprehensive resource for faith formation, children ages 9-12 and the grown-ups in their lives are provided with child-appropriate, helpful, and theologically-correct language to explain the faith...from A to Z!  Whether you are a parent, grandparent, teacher, or catechist, this guidebook of all things totally Catholic offers you an exciting way to share and pass on the faith! 

Drawing from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and using 'hip' terminology and acronyms such as "BTW" and "VIP," content is presented in a way that reaches out to young people-and even to adults looking for an accessible window into the faith. Analogies illuminate difficult concepts, bolded key terms are defined, and a pronunciation aid accompanies more advanced language. Clip art style illustrations and call-out boxes present the faith in a fun way. 

Framed around the question "Who do you love most?", this ravishingly illustrated biography for children ages 6-9 tells the captivating story of Saint John Paul II. The story, bursting with brightly colored illustrations, reveals how John Paul II's answer to that very important question blossomed into heroic virtue, holiness, and service to the Church and the world. 
From an ordinary little boy growing up in Poland to the world leader of the Catholic Church, John Paul II serves as an inspiration for today's aspiring youth. Share your affection for this beloved pope and celebrate his canonization with the children in your life! – Pauline book story

Starting at an early age, kids are curious about their existence as human beings. At the primary stage, they wonder about where they came from, who they are as individuals, and how they fit into this world. As adults, it is often difficult to find the right words to explain these complex ideas to them in a way that they can relate to. And in this critical period of individual identity formation, finding those 'right words' is all the more essential. 

At the most basic level, this resource for Christian faith formation introduces children ages 4-8 to what being human is all about. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, or catechist, you will find this resource to be helpful in explaining the concept of a "soul" to your children. Simply structured sentences, engaging text, relatable analogies grounded in nature and creation, and whimsical illustrations invite children to understand and embrace the whole human person. 


Follow the sneaky parrot Tico Tango as he creates chaos throughout the rainforest, stealing fruits from all the other forest dwellers. But parrot Tico Tango learns his lesson when greed finally gets the better of him and he takes on more than he can carry!

When teenaged Rachel Durham finds a way that she and her eleven stepsisters can sneak out of their Chesapeake Bayside home after midnight, their troubled fundamentalist father enlists the help of Paul Fester, an ex-soldier and traveling juggler, to find out what the girls are up to. A modern retelling of Grimm's fairy tale "The Twelve Dancing Princesses."

Boys and girls' bodies are the same in some ways and different in others. Everybody Has a Body: God Made Boys and Girls discusses the similarities and differences between male and female bodies. It does this in a language that young children can understand. The book introduces children to the way gender contributes to the dignity of the human person. Everybody Has a Body is a simple, fun introduction to the differences between boys and girls.

Every Body Is Smart: God Helps Me Listen and Choose describes the different ways that bodies teach us about ourselves. It introduces to young children how to understand when they need to respond immediately to what their bodies are telling them, and when they need to be patient. Every Body Is Smart is a simple, fun introduction to the ways our bodies talk to us and how we can respond.

Everybody Has a Body: God Made Boys and Girls discusses the similarities and differences between male and female bodies. It does this in a language that young children can understand. The book introduces children to the way gender contributes to the dignity of the human person. Everybody Has a Body is a simple, fun introduction to the differences between boys and girls. Ideal for ages 2-5.

Join the Little Douglings as they learn how little offerings lead to big graces and happy hearts

When a poor devout widow begs for a scrap of bread from a rich faithless baker, she promises to participate in the king’s wedding mass as payment for the baker’s generosity. The baker writes “One Mass” on a scrap of paper and places it on his scale to determine how much bread it is worth. To his and the entire town’s surprise, nothing in the shop, not even the gigantic wedding cakes made for the king, outweighs the simple piece of paper representing the true worth of a mass. Luminous old-world watercolor paintings grace the interior of the book and gold foil artwork lends an air of solemnity and sacred beauty to the story.

Who can tell the stories of the saints better than the saints themselves? In this illustrated book, twenty-six saints tell the story of their lives to children in a simple and personal way. From the Blessed Virgin Mary to Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, each one has something important to tell about God and the way He works in our lives. This book will help children understand why we honor saints and why they are the perfect companions for our own faith journey. Includes St. Joseph, St. Peter, St. Paul, St. Nicholas, St. Patrick, St. Francis of Assisi, St. John Bosco, St. Bernadette, St. Therese of Lisieux, and St. Maximillian Kolbe and others.

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Jesus Had a Body Like Me: A Theology of the Body for Babies and Little Ones by Caroline Mary Fisher
​Jesus Had a Body Like Me', is a book of big concepts for little people … Forgiveness, kindness, gift of self, and authentic love. This children's picture book communicates the message of God’s love and our inherent value to babies and the youngest of readers. Perfect for bedtime and beautifully illustrated. This book takes children on a journey that begins in Genesis and ends in Revelation. It is a call to love and be loved!

God, Sex and the Meaning of Life
Theology of the Body