Children

A Child’s Journey
The Christian Initiation of Children

Rita Burns Senseman

This comprehensive book examines the special issues of initiation of children and offers solid, practical
approaches. $11.95

Children and Christian Initiation Series
Kathy Coffey
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Leader Guide
This new revised edition includes the best age-appropriate ways to implement the process with children ages 7-14. This resource contains everything you need to explore the meaning of symbols and ritual gestures to prepare the child before the rites and reflect upon their meaning afterwards.
$19.95

Parent and Sponsor Guide
Includes all that a parent or sponsor needs to accompany a child to full sacramental initiation. This brief but comprehensive resource explains all four periods of the Catechumenate.
$4.95

Journals for Children and Youth
Lively, colorful pages invite children and youth to record their thoughts and drawings as they participate in the process of initiation. This resource gives the candidate or catechumen ownership of the process and invites prayful, reflective conversion.
Journal for Children Ages 7-10 $5.95
Journal for Youth Ages 11-14 $5.95

Issues in the Christian Initiation of Children Catechesis and Liturgy
Kathy Brown and Frank C. Sokol, editors

This book will enlighten your policy-making and help you prepare effective celebration of the rites with children.
$7.95

Lectionary-Based Catechesis for Children A Catechist’s Guide
Sylvia DeVillers

This resource discusses the most criticized problems of lectionary-based catechesis by connecting it to a traditional curriculum that honors children’s individual stages.$10.95

Readings in the Christian Initiation of Children
Victoria M. Tufano, editor

Gathers seventeen recommended articles on how children are initiated into the Catholic Church.
$9.95

Preparing to Celebrate with Children
Gerard Whitty, Jeanette Mercer, and Elaine Wells

This book is a primer of principles and ideas for celebrating with children. $5.95
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To Walk with a Child Homiletics for Children ( A Guide)
Gerard A. Pottebaum

This book helps one to develop a methodology to draw children into the scriptures and prayerfully to reflect on their lives in light of God’s word.
$11.95

When Your Child Becomes Catholic What Parents and Sponsors Need to Know
Rita Burns Senseman

Answers frequently asked questions parents and sponsors may have about the Christian initiation of children. With clear and concise language, Rita Burns Senseman explains Catholic teaching about Baptism and other sacraments of initiation and the process of becoming Catholic. Describes the roles and responsibilities of parish sponsors and sponsoring families.
$2.95