My Catholic Book of Saint Stories by Thomas J Donaghy

My Catholic Book of Saint Stories by Thomas J Donaghy

My Catholic Book of Saint Stories 978-1-937913-40-3

My Catholic Book of Saint Stories by Thomas J. Donaghy introduces Catholic children to fourteen of the most recognized and beloved Saints. This book makes an excellent gift to a young child for their birthday, baptismal day or in they are making their Sacraments of Initiation. The St. Joseph Carry-Me-Along Board Books are ideal books for young children. They are sturdy books that will stand up to wear and tear with full-color illustrations and clear, simple text.

Written in a straightforward, easy-to-understand style that will appeal to parents, teachers, and children, the life of each figure in this classic and enduring collection is beautifully illustrated in full color. This carry along Our Friends the Saints has been a favorite of Catholics for years and will introduce your child or grandchild to the Saints in the Catholic Church.

Among the features of this book:
● Brief and easy-to-text and simple descriptions of each Saint
● (235/13BG & 235/13W only)
● Illustrations of each Saint
● High-quality card stock pages
● Durable binding
● Conveniently sized at 6 x 9 to accommodate little hands
● Nihil Obstat
● Imprimatur
● Attractive padded hardcover

Check out all of our children's titles of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.
Learning about saints plays a crucial role in shaping children's spiritual, moral, and personal growth. Saints serve as tangible examples of faith, courage, and compassion, showing children how ordinary people achieved extraordinary lives by dedicating themselves to their beliefs and values. Their lives inspire children to adopt virtues such as kindness, humility, and perseverance.
Through the stories of saints, children learn powerful lessons about overcoming challenges, selfless service, and standing firm in the face of adversity. For example, Saint Francis of Assisi teaches the importance of simplicity and care for creation, while Saint Teresa of Calcutta exemplifies compassion and dedication to helping those in need. These narratives motivate children to emulate these qualities in their own lives, encouraging them to contribute positively to their families, schools, and communities.
Learning about saints also connects children to their faith tradition and provides a sense of belonging to a broader spiritual family. It deepens their understanding of the history and culture of their religion while fostering a greater appreciation of its teachings. Many saints played pivotal roles in shaping societies, advocating for justice, and caring for the vulnerable, offering children concrete examples of how faith can inspire meaningful change.
Moreover, saints provide hope and inspiration, showing that even amidst life's difficulties, faith and determination can lead to triumph. Studying their lives gives children role models to aspire to and encourages them to live with purpose, love, and integrity.

The following fourteen Saints are featured in this title:

• Mary, Queen of Heaven
• St. Joseph
• St. Anne
• St. Peter the Apostle
• St. Bernadette of Lourdes
• St. Francis of Assisi
• St. Joan of Arc
• St. Patrick
• St. Therese of the Child Jesus
• St. Anthony of Padua
• St. Rita
• St. Martin de Porres
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

Thomas Donaghy was awarded a Bachelor of Arts in Greek and Roman Civilization and Ancient Greek from University College Dublin in 2002. He went on to work in the Irish horse breeding industry, completing the Irish National Stud's Thoroughbred Breeding and Management Course in 2004. He was awarded a PhD from University College Dublin in 2009 for his thesis Horse Breeds and Breeding in the Greco-Persian World. Two articles were published from this in the Journal of Veterinary History: The Origins of Equine Medicine (2010) and Feeding the Ancient Horse (2002).

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ISBN 13	9781937913403
ISBN 10	1937913406
Title	My Catholic Book of Saint Stories
Author	Thomas J Donaghy
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Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Catholic Book Publishing Corp
Year published	2013-01-23
Number of pages	26
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