Jesus often used planting analogies in his parables. Following Jesus' example-and using the imagery of a garden -- Nurturing Today 's Children shows us that raising children requires special care if the harvest is to be good.Just as a garden starts with soil preparation, Christian families must prepare their homes to be good soil for growing children. Once planted, a garden must be blessed with favor, flavor, and gratitude -- just as our children require models of kindness, joy, and appreciation. Without water a garden dies, and without healing respect for feelings and diversity our children will suffer the dryness of a spiritual desert. As our garden grows we must tent it -- in the same way we must encourage our children by providing a safe place for them to become their own persons.Some important topics covered in this helpful book are how to be together as a family, cultivating good intentions, fostering the habit of gratitude, dealing with fear and death, learning patience, and setting up a household church.Nurturing Today 's Children will bring thoughtful guidance about each stage of raising your children and encouraging their growth -- especially in spirit and faith. A welcome companion, and thoughtful resource that can make your home and family yield an abundant spiritual harvest.

Nurturing Today's Children: Cultivating the Family of Faith

Religion & Spirituality

Cronin, Gaynell

Ratherschmidt, Jack

Christian Books & Bibles

Liguori Publications

Celebrating the Gospels will help everyone in the family prepare for the Sunday liturgy by reading the gospel prayerfully before attending Mass, then reflecting on ways to live the gospel message throughout the week. Presented in a reader-friendly format, the book features a page for each Sunday of the Liturgical Year. Four special celebrations--Christmas, Epiphany, Easter, and Pentecost--are placed in a separate section at the beginning of the book. The remainder of the book is divided into Cycle A, Cycle B, and Cycle C. Each cycle follows the Church calendar, beginning with the First Sunday of Advent and continuing through the Solemnity of Christ the King. Perforated-page paperback

Celebrating the Gospels: A Guide for Parents and Teachers

<div>Gaynell Cronin's best-selling sacramental preparation program, originally published by Ave Maria Press, is now available from St. Anthony Messenger Press. The Forgiveness of the Lord and The Table of the Lord are designed to help parents prepare their young children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The basic catechesis is done at home with the support of the parish community and a program director. The director's role is to prepare the parents and to involve the parish community in the sacramental preparation. While the majority of the catechesis is done in the home, both programs are enriched by group meetings which introduce the parents to their task and by community gatherings for the reception of the sacraments. The Child's Book consists of three unit lessons on Welcoming, Confessing and Healing. Each unit revolves around a specific action, a scripture story illustrating that action, and the rites of the reconciliation celebration. The Child's Book also includes sections with prayers, ways to grow in love and certificates that truly invite parents and children to participate. 64 pages. Photos and four-color illustrations. The Forgiveness of the Lord - Family BookThe Forgiveness of the Lord - Director's Manual</div>

The Forgiveness of the Lord - Child's Book: A First Reconciliation Preparation Program for Ages 6-8

Children's Books

Religions

St. Anthony Messenger Press

Gaynell Cronin's best-selling sacramental preparation program, originally published by Ave Maria Press, is now available from St. Anthony Messenger Press. The Forgiveness of the Lord and The Table of the Lord are designed to help parents prepare their young children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The basic catechesis is done at home with the support of the parish community and a program director. The director's role is to prepare the parents and to involve the parish community in the sacramental preparation. While the majority of the catechesis is done in the home, both programs are enriched by group meetings which introduce the parents to their task and by community gatherings for the reception of the sacraments. The Family Book presents the catechetical process for the parent to follow in presenting the sessions to their children. Here is a complete resource to help parents prepare their children for the sacrament of reconciliation. Various activities and prayer services are included for the whole family. 60 pages. Photos.
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<li>Child's Book </li>
<li>Director's Manual </li>
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The Forgiveness of the Lord - Family Book: A First Reconciliation Preparation Program for Ages 6-8

Reference

Encyclopedias & Subject Guides

Gaynell Cronin's best-selling sacramental preparation program, originally published by Ave Maria Press, is now available from St. Anthony Messenger Press. The Forgiveness of the Lord and The Table of the Lord are designed to help parents prepare their young children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The basic catechesis is done at home with the support of the parish community and a program director. The director's role is to prepare the parents and to involve the parish community in the sacramental preparation. While the majority of the catechesis is done in the home, both programs are enriched by group meetings which introduce the parents to their task and by community gatherings for the reception of the sacraments. The Child’s Book consists of ten lessons each revolving around a specific action (for example, Celebrating), a scripture story illustrating that action (The Wedding Feast at Cana), and one part of the eucharistic celebration (the Introductory Rite). The child learns stories, prayers, activities and mass responses. 104 pages. Photos and four-color illustrations.
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<li>Family Book</li>
<li>Director's Manual</li>
</ul>

The Table of the Lord - Child's Book: A First Eucharist Preparation Program for Ages 6-8

Gaynell Cronin's best-selling sacramental preparation program, originally published by Ave Maria Press, is now available from St. Anthony Messenger Press. The Forgiveness of the Lord and The Table of the Lord are designed to help parents prepare their young children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The basic catechesis is done at home with the support of the parish community and a program director. The director's role is to prepare the parents and to involve the parish community in the sacramental preparation. While the majority of the catechesis is done in the home, both programs are enriched by group meetings which introduce the parents to their task and by community gatherings for the reception of the sacraments. This book for the parents presents each unit with three sections, Reflecting, Experiencing and Praying at Our Home Table of the Lord, which present the actions of Jesus, the actions of the Eucharist, and the actions of family living. As domestic church, parents discover their homes are sacred and family members are holy. 96 pages. Photos
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<li>Child's Book</li>
<li>Director's Manual</li>
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The Table of the Lord - Family Book: A First Eucharist Preparation Program for Ages 6-8

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