The Twelve Apostles

By Jude Winkler and Reverend Jude Winkler O.F.M.

The Twelve Apostles 978-0-88942-520-7

The Twelve Apostles is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.

Among the features of this book: Short introduction explaining how and why Jesus chose the ApostlesFull-color illustration of each ApostleShort and easy-to-read biography on each ApostleFeast days for each canonized Apostle, in accordance with the liturgical calendar of the Catholic ChurchDurable, sewn paperback bindingHigh-quality paperConcluding prayerConveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little handsBudget-friendly price pointNihil ObstatImprimatur

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The Gospels give us a glimpse into the lives of the Apostles, but how did they serve God afterwards and whatever became of them? This beautifully illustrated and age-appropriate book by Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. will begin your child's journey with the Apostles, inspiring them to become the saints God calls each of us to be. The Apostles each had a special mission after the Death, Resurrection and Ascension of Jesus into Heaven to teach, baptize, and the spread the Good News of God's love and forgiveness. We receive insight into their lives by reading about the Apostles in the Gospels, but how did they serve God afterwards, and whatever became of them? This beautifully-illustrated and age-appropriate book will begin your child's journey with The Apostles and encourage them to be a life-long learner. The lives of the Apostles come to life through the words and stunning illustrations, and it will give your child an education, inspiration and help transform them into the saint God calls each of us to be. The book ends with a prayer which encourages them to live the Catholic faith with the zeal and enthusiasm of The Twelve Apostles.

The Apostles who are covered in this title: Saint PeterSaint AndrewSaint James the GreaterSaint JohnSaint PhilipSaint BartholomewSaint MatthewSaint ThomasSaint James the LesserSaint Simon the ZealotSaint Jude ThaddeusJudas IscariotSaint MatthiasSaint Paul

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899425208
• ISBN13: 9780899425207
• Release Date: August 2007
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.3" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 2