A Is for Altar, B Is for Bible
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Product Description
Here is the lovely book every child and parent will want to read together, and every grandparent and godparent will want to give as a gift! Using the familiar foundation of the ABCs, A Is for Altar, B Is for Bible presents some of the essential elements of our Christian faith in a prayerful and enjoyable format. Each letter of the alphabet is illuminated by a colorful, inviting image, which is in turn accompanied by a brief prayer drawn from scripture or the liturgy. Taken together, these words reveal the many and various ways God is revealed to us.Spending time with this book will help young and old alike to develop a language of faith. Ponder the images and prayers of our Christian ABCs with the children you love. Its a terrific addition to any young persons collection of books. Add it to the parish and school library, church nursery, and religious education classroom. Published By Liturgy Training Publications.
Review
Intelligent children’s books are difficult to find. Parents and religious educators alike can benefit from this book. —
Notre Dame Center for Pastoral Liturgy, Spring 2003 Bulletin, Liturgy Network, Liturgy Re/Sources, pg 8, Maria Malkiewicz
Perfect to read to a kindergartner/first-grader or for a first- or- second-grader to read to a favorite adult. —
Crux of the News, June 30 2003, pg 8
This attractive and simple catechetical resource draws words from the ScripturesÂ…to familiarize children with new concepts and symbols. —
Religion Teachers Journal, Sept. 2004,
This is a book that can be shared over and overÂ…It should be on the book shelf of every family. —
Ministy & Liturgy, Vol. 31, No. 8, Oct. 2004, Laurice Bonannella
From the Author
A is for Altar, B Is for Bible is about significant and indispensable aspect of our Christian faith. As Christians we search for ways to share the mysteries of our faith with our children. Just as we teach our children the ABCs to help them learn to read and write, we seek ways to share fundamental beliefs, the ABCs of our faith, with them.
This small booklet offers and alphabet for our faith.
–Judith Lang Main
About the Author
Judith Lang Main is a catechists and religious education coordinator at Saint Catherine Parish in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She has served on the board of the National Association of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd and is a formation leader and trainer in the Catechesis.
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
A is for Altar
I will go to the altar of God,
to God my exceeding joy.
Psalm 43:4a
