Book: The Mass for Children

The Mass for Children is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent collection of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written. These books are designed to help children better understand the Catholic Faith and are perfect for both home and school use.

Purpose of the St. Joseph Picture Books Series

The series aims to teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable and engaging way. Each book in the series focuses on one or more of the following themes:

• The teachings of the Church
• The Christian way of life
• Catholic worship, including both public and private prayers and devotions

Additionally, every book carries the Imprimatur, ensuring that its contents align with Church teachings.

Features of "The Mass for Children"

This book includes several thoughtful features:

• 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
• Convenient size (5 1/2" x 7 ⅜") to fit little hands
• Presentation page for easy personalization when used as a gift
• Explanation of the Mass, highlighting the importance of the Liturgy of the Word and Eucharist
• Nihil Obstat and Imprimatur, ensuring adherence to Church teachings

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each title makes a wonderful gift for occasions like baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

About the Author and Content

Written by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv., this book provides children with simple explanations of the order of the Mass and its meaning.

The Catholic Mass is a special celebration where we come together to worship God, learn from His word, and receive Jesus in the Eucharist. The Mass helps us grow closer to God and reminds us of His great love for us. It is a time to gather with our church family to pray, sing, and thank God for His blessings.

The Two Main Parts of the Mass

1. Liturgy of the Word:

   • Listen to Bible readings and stories about Jesus, the Apostles, and other people of faith
   • The priest delivers a homily, helping us understand God's message and live our faith daily

2. Liturgy of the Eucharist:

   • Remember the Last Supper, when Jesus shared bread and wine with His disciples
   • Through the miracle of transubstantiation, the bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus
   • Receiving Jesus in Holy Communion unites us with Him, filling our hearts with His love and strength

At the end of Mass, we are sent out to share God's love with others through our actions. The Mass is a gift that brings us closer to God and reminds us to love and serve others, just as Jesus did.

Parts of the Mass Explained

This book includes excerpts from the Roman Missal with easy-to-understand explanations for the following parts of the Mass:

The Introductory Rites

• The Sign of the Cross
• The Greeting
• The Penitential Act
• The Kyrie
• The Gloria
• The Collect

The Liturgy of the Word

• The First Reading
• The Responsorial Psalm
• The Second Reading
• The Alleluia Verse
• The Gospel
• The Homily
• The Profession of Faith

The Liturgy of the Eucharist

• The Preparation of the Gifts
• The Invitation to Prayer
• The Prayer over the Offerings
• The Eucharistic Prayer
  • Holy, Holy, Holy
  • The Words of Institution
  • The Memorial Acclamation
  • The Great Amen

The Communion Rite

• The Lord's Prayer
• The Sign of Peace
• The Lamb of God
• Communion
• Period of Silence or Song of Praise
• Prayer after Communion

The Concluding Rites

• The Blessing
• The Dismissal

This beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully written book is a wonderful resource for helping children understand and appreciate the Catholic Mass.