Recommended Reading
Babies and Toddlers
Board Books
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In this special book from the creators of Tiny Saints® young readers get the chance to experience the saints in a new and vibrant way. Featured are: Saint Michael the Archangel, Saint Peter, Saint Mary Magdalene, Saint Juan Diego Learn More…
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St. Therese of Lisieux once said, “The splendor of the rose and the whiteness of the lily do not rob the little violet of its scent nor the daisy of its simple charm.” What a perfect message for children from a saint nicknamed “The Little Flower.” Learn More…
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When following her heart meant leaving home to live among fellow Christians, Saint Kateri Tekakwitha needed to trust. The journey was long and full of obstacles. But the voice in her heart was the voice of God, and He never lets us down. Learn More…
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You must love the Lord Your God with all your heart, all your soul, all your strength, and all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself. Luke 10:27. In Love God, Love Me, Love You, young readers meet Saint Martin de Porres… Learn More…
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Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati used to tell his friends how much he loved to feel “that pure joy which can only be felt in the mountains.” He loved that there was a place he could go for peace and time with God. . Learn More…
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Blessed Justo Takayama Ukon was a Japanese nobleman and samurai warrior. He listened closely to the concerns of those he led and to the wishes of those he followed. He especially listened to Jesus. Learn More…
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A is for Augustine – Saint Augustine, that is! Children will learn their ABCs and connect with the saints and their symbols in this adorable board book. While they learn the alphabet and letter sounds, they will also learn to love and respect beloved saints, from Augustine to Zélie. Learn More…
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Cloud of Witnesses: A Child’s First Book of Saints will be your child’s favorite introduction to friendship with the saints in heaven—and probably yours, too! Filled with simple but profound lessons from well-known saints, each page will give your child a short, memorable quote Learn More…
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This delightfully illustrated book of beloved Catholic prayers will make family prayer time something everyone looks forward to. Teach your child the prayers they will spend a lifetime cherishing with Let Us Pray: A Child’s First Book of Prayers from the First Faith Treasury series. Learn More…
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Put this beautiful introductory story of God’s love for His creatures in the hands of your littlest disciple with the Kiddie Cat: A Child’s First Catechism Lesson from the First Faith Treasury series. Through colorful and symbolic illustrations, simple statements of truth inspired by the pillars of the Catechism will come to life for your child. Learn More…
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God’s Brave Boy is a board book for boys ages 0-4 created to teach young boys the truth of who God made them to be from the very beginning of their lives. A much needed message for every boy growing up in our culture today! With themes of courage, strength, kindness, adventure, and more, this book will help build a foundation of faith and joy for each boy who hears these words! Learn More…
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In God’s Glorious Girl , young girls will hear the truth about who God created them to be from the very beginning of their lives through a racially diverse group of young girls. With themes of courage, forgiveness, faith, kindness and more, this book will help build a foundation of faith and confidence in God for each girl who hears these words. Learn More…
This brightly illustrated look-and-learn board book helps toddlers discover and name the fascinating things that are part of the Catholic faith! Learn More…
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The mystery of Jesus, who died on the cross, rose from the dead, and opened the way to Heaven for us, is the essence of the Holy Mass, which a child can enter into little by little with the help of this charming book.. Learn More…
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Very young children are introduced to the beautiful, beloved and ancient prayer, the Hail Mary. With glorious illustrations by the acclaimed children’s book artist Maïte Roche, while learning the words of the prayer, the little ones see and learn about some of the most important events in the life of Our Lady, including the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, and the Presentation. Learn More…
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Very young children are introduced to what is commonly called “The Lord’s Prayer”, the great prayer that Jesus himself taught his followers when they asked him how to pray, the Our Father with images that illustrate the meaning of the prayer in the life of Jesus, and in our lives. Learn More…
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Jesus taught that God is One. Jesus taught that God is Three. God is Father, God is Son, And God is Holy Spirit. God is Three Distinct Persons, And God is One Nature. In this book from the Teeny Tiny Theology series, children are introduced to the Trinity. God is one divine nature and exists in three persons — God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. Learn More…
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This is Jesus. He is God, and he is Man. Jesus is One Person. He is God the Son who became man. In this book from the Teeny Tiny Theology series, children are introduced to Jesus. Christology is the study of Christ, including his nature, his work, and the role he plays in our salvation. Learn More…
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God made us to be in friendship with him. And he wants us to be happy. When Adam and Eve sinned, All of us were cut off from God. God reached out to different people To help us come back to him. In this book from the Teeny Tiny Theology series, children are introduced to the saving power of God. Salvation History is the story of how God rescued us from sin and death and returned us to himself through the course of human history. Learn More…
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This is the Bible. It is God’s Word. God is the author of the Bible. He inspired human writers to give us a message. In this book from the Teeny Tiny Theology series, children are introduced to Sacred Scripture. The Bible is the collection of writings, included in the Old and New Testaments, which the Church has solemnly recognized as inspired by God. Learn More…
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Beginning with “Bedtime Peace” and ending with “Wonderful Me!,” this collection of bedtime poems enables young children to discover the One who holds them in his arms, leads them like a shepherd, created them just as they are, and cherishes them with a love that never ends … snuggle and see! Learn More…
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Snuggle up with your little one and enjoy all the best parts of autumn together—pumpkin picking, colored leaves, hayrides, bonfires, comfy clothes and more—with this adorable, read-aloud children’s book that celebrates the blessings of all your favorite fall activities. Learn More…
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Snuggle Time Christmas Stories, written by Glenys Nellist and illustrated by Cee Biscoe, is a collection of thirteen poems that tell the story of Jesus’s birth for little ones. Learn More…
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Spring is almost here––the season of Hope, Joy, and Renewal! Filled with Glenys’s signature rhymes and adorable animal illustrated by Cee Biscoe, Snuggle Time Easter Stories uses simple language to introduce even the youngest readers to the true meaning and hope of the first Easter, sharing Jesus is alive! Learn More…
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4:00 PM-ST. CATHERINE SIENNA MISSION PARISH (HUMANSVILLE)
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Sunday Mass Schedule
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Phone Number: 417-326-5596