This book will help RCIA coordinators, catechists, and directors of religious education prepare children and their families to celebrate the rites of the Church and the sacraments of initiation. Contents include models and sample sessions; appendixes on how to prepare and lead child catechesis; methods of celebrating the liturgical rites; answers to FAQs, and a glossary of terms.

First Stories: Jesus' Story by Virginie Noe.  This book retells the story of Jesus, from the Nativity to Pentecost, in simple language for very young believers.  The colorful illustrations and padded board format are perfect for preschoolers.

This book retells the story of Mary, from her childhood to her role in the early church, in simple language for very young believers.  The colorful illustrations and padded board format are perfect for preschoolers.

This book’s simple theme of moving through seeming death to a new and more beautiful life has touched the hearts of millions of people.  An engaging fable for young and old alike, Hope has helped people gain the courage to leave jobs, change their lives, and explore their love for others.

God, I Need to Talk to You about Talking Back, written by Susan K. Leigh, is one of 24 books in a series for children featuring child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations to help children think about behaviors and concerns they encounter in daily life and pray about them. This book addresses the behavior of talking back and points out the good news of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting scripture emphasizes the point of the story, helping children to apply it to their own lives.  Paperback, 16 pages, 4.5" x 5.5", Concordia Publishing House.

This Complete Set of God, I Need to Talk to You About . . . series of books for children, written by Dan Carr and Susan K. Leigh, contains all 24 books in the series.  The following behaviors and issues are addressed: Bad Manners, Bad Words, Bedtime, Being a Bad Sport, Bullying, Cheating, Disrespect, Feeling Sad, Greed, Healthy Eating, Homework, Hurting Others, Laziness, Lying, My Bad Temper, My Parents, Paying Attention, School, Sharing, Stealing, Talking Back, Vandalism, Video Games and Whining.  The child-friendly text, along with Scripture examples and illustrations, help children think and pray about these behaviors and issues, and help them understand that sinful behaviors are forgiven through Jesus' sacrifice on the cross.  The books encourage children to go to God in prayer when they feel tempted or troubled.  Paperbacks, 16 pages each, 4.5" x 5.5" each, Concordia Publishing House.

God, I Need to Talk to You about Video Games, written by Susan K. Leigh, is one of 24 books in a series for children featuring child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations to help children think about behaviors and concerns they encounter in daily life and pray about them.  This book addresses the topic of video games and points out the good news of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting scripture emphasizes the point of the story, helping children to apply it to their own lives.  Paperback, 16 pages, 4.5" x 5.5", Concordia Publishing House.

God, I Need to Talk to You about School, written by Susan K. Leigh, is one of 24 books in a series for children featuring child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations to help children think about behaviors and concerns they encounter in daily life and pray about them.  This book addresses the topic of school and points out the good news of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting scripture emphasizes the point of the story, helping children to apply it to their own lives.  Paperback, 16 pages, 4.5" x 5.5", Concordia Publishing House.

God, I Need to Talk to You about My Parents, written by Susan K. Leigh, is one of 24 books in a series for children featuring child-friendly text and entertaining illustrations to help children think about behaviors and concerns they encounter in daily life and pray about them.  This book addresses the topic of relating to parents and points out the good news of God's love and forgiveness, while the supporting scripture emphasizes the point of the story, helping children to apply it to their own lives.  Paperback, 16 pages, 4.5" x 5.5", Concordia Publishing House.