Our Parish Church

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

Book Overview

Our Parish Church 978-0-89942-499-6

Our Parish Church 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 are: Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint Vibrant, full-color illustrations High-quality paper Durable, sewn paperback binding Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift an explanation of the different objects we find in Church Nihil Obstat Imprimatur Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with simple explanations of what you would find in a Catholic Parish. In a Catholic church, there are many special objects that help us focus on God and worship Him. One of the most important is the altar, a large table at the front of the church where the priest celebrates Mass and where the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus. Near the altar, you'll often see the crucifix, a cross with Jesus on it, which reminds us of His great love and sacrifice for us.
The tabernacle is a beautiful, sacred box that holds the consecrated hosts--the Body of Christ--after Mass. A candle, called the sanctuary lamp, burns nearby, showing that Jesus is present in the tabernacle.
The ambo, or lectern, is where the priest or lector reads from the Bible, sharing God's Word with everyone. Near the entrance, there's usually a baptismal font filled with holy water, used to baptize new members into the Church. We also dip our fingers in holy water and make the sign of the cross as a reminder of our baptism.
You might also see statues or images of Jesus, Mary, and various saints, which help us remember their example of faith. The stations of the cross are usually displayed around the walls, showing moments from Jesus' journey to the cross.
Finally, there are candles for prayer, pews for seating, and sometimes an area for confession with a screen or confessional booth. All these objects serve to make the church a holy place of prayer and worship, bringing us closer to God as we gather together.

Specific topics covered in this title include: The Cross (Crucifix) The Tabernacle The Altar Candles and Flowers The Roman Missal The Lectern The Lectionary The Presidential Chair The Chalice and Paten Gifts for God The Monstrance and the Thurible The Baptismal Font The Paschal Candle Statues

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899424996
• ISBN13: 9780899424996
• Release Date: January 1993
• 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