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TEACH YOUNG PEOPLE THE VALUE OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
"I urge priests, religious and lay people to continue and redouble their efforts to teach the younger generations the meaning and value of Eucharistic adoration and devotion. How will young people be able to know the The Lord if they are not introduced to the mystery of His Presence? Like young Samuel, by learning the words of the prayer of the heart, they will be closer to the Lord, Who will accompany them in their spiritual and human growth, and in the missionary witness which they must give throughout their life. The Eucharistic Mystery is in fact the 'summit of evangelisation' (Lumen Gentium No 28 ), for it is the most eminent testimony to Christ's Resurrection. All interior life needs silence and intimacy with Christ in order to develop. This gradual familiarity with the Lord will enable certain young people to be involved in serving as acolytes and to take a more active part in Mass; for young boys to be near the altar is also a privileged opportunity to hear Christ's call to follow Him more radically in the priestly ministry" .
( Pope John Paul 11, L'Osservatore Romano, weekly edition, 26 June 1996, page 6.)
BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE.
The list of books below includes those books that can be read by children or teenagers themselves and those that can be read to them. There are also books that are guide books and reference books for those leading children (parents teachers, catechists etc.)
Those books printed in Pink are for younger readers, those in Blue for older or even adult and those in Green are reference books.
Younger Readers
My First Catholic Picture Dictionary. Fr. Lovasik S.V.D. ('82) Catholic Book Publishing Company N.Y.
Palm Tree Bible Stories. Una McKenna (first published 83) Illustrated Palm Tree Press. Titles such as.........
My Path to Heaven . A Young Persons Guide to the Faith. Fr. Geoffrey Bliss S.J. Pictures by Caryll Houselander ('36), reprinted by Sophia Press.
Praying in the Presence of Our Lord For Children. Fr Antoine Thomas S.J.(2003) Our Sunday Visitor.
Coeur a Coeur Avec Jesus - Aux Enfants Adorateurs. Monastere Des Filles Du Coeur De Jesus Tel: 04-91-93-43-46.
Real Heroes Eat Hamburgers 5 Minute Devotions for Kids. Tim Hansel Chariot Books (89)
God Speaks to His Children, Texts from the Bible Aid to the Church in Need. N.B. When you buy one copy, ACN gives another to a child in need
Patron Saint of First Communicants, Blessed Imelda Lambertini Mary Fabyan Windeatt. (1991) TAN Books
Teenagers and Older Children
Blessed Georgio Frassati Journey to the Summit. Anna Maria Vaszquez and Jennings Dean Pauline Books and Media (2004) Also in this series....
Mother of Mercy . Three Children Imprisoned in a Siberian Labour Camp. Catholic Truth Society and Aid to the Church in Need. ( Prayer book or as Instruction)
Vicka Touched by a Mothers Love Heather Parsons (2002) Faith Publications Ireland.
She Said 'Yes' The Unlikely Maryrdom of Cassie Bernall Misty Bernall (1999) Plough Publication House
To the Youth of the World Apostolic Letter of Pope John Paul II 1985 for the International Youth Year.
Garments of Grace, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Tel....530-856-9837
Stories from Around the World Denby et al. (2002) Authentic Life Style.
Dorothy Day Deborah Kent (1996) Eerdmans Publications. Co. From Series 'Women of Spirit' for young Readers/Teenagers.
St. Louis de Montfort Mary Fabyan Windeatt TAN Books ( 1991) Also in this series....
St. Pio Mary Kathleen Glavich SND. (2003) Pauline Press ( www.pauline.org ) Also in this series ....
Reference Books.
Young Faces of Holiness, Modern Saints in Photos and Words. Ann Ball (2004) Our Sunday Visitor. Leading The Little Ones To Mary. Sister Mary Lelia SSND. (2002) Montfort Publications NY.
The Following List was supplied by Celine Alexander-Brown Founder of 'A Light in the Darkness'. Retreats for Children. She found these useful in her work with Children.
AGE 4-7.
Because I Love You Max Lucado, Good News Publishers 1999
You are Special Max Lucado, Good News Publishers 1999
AGE 6-9.
The Little Soul and the Sun Neale Donald Walsch, Hampton Roads Publishing Company, 1998.
The Clown of God Tomie dePaola, Harcourt Brace and Company, 1978
Pascual and the Kitchen Angels Tomie dePaola, Harcourt Brace and Company, 1978
The Three Lumps of Clay Robert A King, Pauline Books and Media, 1997
God's Great Heroes Claire Freedman, Kevin Mayhew Publishers, 1998
AGE 9-12.
Jesus With Us- The Gift of the Eucharist A. Tarzia - J. Ferri Pauline Books and Media, 1996
Catholic Tales for Boys and Girls Caryll Houselander, Sophia Institute Press, 2002
AGE - FOR TEENAGERS.
To Grow in Christ - A Plan for Prayer Damian Lundy, Kevin Mayhew Publishers, 1987
Jonathan Livingston Seagull - A Story Richard Bach, Harper Collins Publishers,1994.
Any other tried and tested suggestions will be gratefully received. Please use CONTACT US via E-Mail.
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