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10 Books for Catholic Children and Families

July 22, 2013 By Dianna Kennedy · PRINTABLES TIP: Always go toward the end of a post to find the printable. · Disclosure: This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. {I may be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on my links.}

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Are you looking for books for Catholic children to help you teach your children our faith?

books for Catholic children and families

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On our bookshelves, you’ll find loads of Catholic children’s books – check out my favorites and add them to your home.

Catholic children's books

1. Little Acts of Grace

We use these booklets as a starting point to our day. I take one section, read it out loud, and we talk about Adoration, why we kneel, and more. These are wonderful for toddlers, preschoolers and early elementary students.

saints book for Catholic children

2. Picture Book of Saints: Illustrated Lives of the Saints for Young and Old

Looking for an illustrated picture book of the saints? These classic Catholic saints books will certainly meet your needs.

This series by Father Lovasik contains 14 books, as well as a larger volume that covers 50 saints.

My children love to thumb through and look at the pictures. They’re also a great way to keep your kids occupied during Mass.

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3. My Big Book of Catholic Bible Stories

As part of our homeschooling curriculum, we utilize the Golden Children’s Bible. The illustrations are gorgeous, but I was looking for something with more of a Catholic approach.

I found Catholic Bible Stories and fell in love. The stories are short, great for short attention spans, but written in the same tone you and your children will hear at Mass.

catholic saints book for kids

4. Amy Welborn’s Book of Saints

With Rachel’s religious education program, there’s a Saint of the Week. We use this book, along with the Illustrated Book of Saints, to dive deeper and learn more about our amazing array of saints.

The stories are longer (four to five pages), discussing the saints’ lives and virtues on a kid friendly level. This is a MUST for a Catholic family library.

Catholic children's books

5. Father Lovasik Books

Father Lovasik is the author to many of the pamphlet style booklets you may find in a Catholic preschool or cry room.

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We have Holy Rosary, Stations of the Cross and more. I love using these to help teach my children about the beauty of my faith.

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6. Tomie dePaola’s Bible Stories

I’ll admit, I bought this book as much for myself as the children. You’ll find classic Bible stories, written in KJV style, alongside dePaola’s unique illustrations.

He also has a series of books spotlighting Catholic saints. Some of our favorite include St. Patrick, Mary, and St Francis.

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7. Catholic Family Fun

Sarah Reinhard has created a wonderful resource for families trying to live out the values and tenets of Catholic life. She shares realistic, practical ideas for unplugged family fun that you can easily tie to your Catholic faith.

More of Sarah’s resources for families include Welcome Baby Jesus, Welcome Risen Jesus, and Do I Really Have to Give Up Something for Lent?

Catholic books for kids

8. St. Joseph Catechism

If you’re looking to prepare your children for their First Communion, this series of books needs to be on your list.

Books for Catholic Children

9. Board Books for Mass

Maeve has moved on from babyhood to rambunctious toddler, so keeping her contained during Mass is a challenge.

I keep these board books for Mass in a special church bag. She only sees them when we are at church.

The soft colors and illustrations catch her eye long enough for me to get a few prayers in at Mass. They’re sturdy, and (so far) indestructible.

10. What’s Your Favorite?

I’d love to know what Catholic books for children are in your library.  Share your favorites in the comments.

Dianna is the Catholic homeschooling mother of five, ranging from a toddler to a college freshman. She offers practical advice for the challenges of being a Catholic parent over at The Kennedy Adventures. You can also find her on Google+, Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

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Dianna Kennedy is the mother of six, writing at The Kennedy Adventures. She's a relaxed classical homeschooler, and loves to share practical tips for today's Catholic parent.
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  1. Stephanie says

    July 22, 2013 at 3:58 pm

    I LOVE The Children’s Illustrated Bible by Selina Hastings, which, while not specifically Catholic, has amazing illustrations, plus lots of extra information about the history and culture of Biblical times. We also enjoy reading The Weight of a Mass by Katalin Szegedi. Based on a true story, its a great way to teach children about the awesome power of the Mass.

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    • Alicia@ Through-My-Is says

      July 22, 2013 at 7:09 pm

      It is funny that I actually own a few of the books mentioned. I have a lot of the Father Lavosik books and even some doubles between the ones I’ve purchased and the ones my boys have been given as gifts. I also have the Tomie DePaulo book and actually found it at the GOODWILL for $1!! Amazing bargain! I gave it to my youngest son when my middle son celebrated his first communion. Catholic Family Fun is another great book because it brings the faith into the everyday and I was lucky enough to win that one from Sarah Reinhard’s website. Lastly, I just bought the St Joseph Catechism for my youngest son who will celebrate his first communion this year (it actually arrived in the mail Sat!). Great list of books!

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    • Dianna Kennedy says

      July 22, 2013 at 7:38 pm

      Thanks for your suggestions, Stephanie! 🙂

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    • Cari says

      July 30, 2013 at 11:48 am

      Hi! I love books, and lists of books. I, too, have The Weight of A Mass, but mine is by the author Josephine Nobisso. It has beautiful illustrations, and a message that brings tears to my eyes. For praying the Rosary I used Speak, Lord, I am Listening by Christine Hapaala. It has watercolor illustrations and is a scriptural rosary. Paired with Rosary Reflections for Kids, which is a large poster like book with large areas for children to draw about each meditation as it is being prayed, together they were wonderful. For slightly older children, Bethelehem Books has wonderful historical novels, with catholicity woven into the characters, their lives, and their relationships.

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  2. MP says

    May 23, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    My youngest has really enjoyed Zonderkids Catholic Book of Bible Stories. What I really like is the little Faith to Grow on and prayer after each story. These have made for really nice bedtime prayers.

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    • jen @ Happy Little Homemaker says

      May 28, 2014 at 8:50 am

      I hadn’t seen that one. Thanks for sharing!

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