New Catholic Picture Bible

Catholic Picture Bible 978-0-89942-434-7

This Catholic Picture Bible features stories from the Holy Scriptures, intended for the whole family and easy to understand. Lavishly illustrated and praised by leading Catholic educators for their style, these simply written stories will delight children time after time. 
Made with both high standards and beginning readers in mind, each copy of this illustrated children’s Bible comes in craftsman-quality, burgundy faux leather binding that is virtually unbreakable. Gold leaf lettering and gold-edged pages help to convey the dignity and importance of the Scriptures. And with brilliantly colored artwork and an inviting, easy-to-follow storybook style, it’s sure to hold kids’ attention as they explore God’s Word.
The first part of the Catholic Picture Bible recaps key moments in the Old Testament from the creation of Adam to the coming of Christ. The second part offers more than 70 stories from the New Testament that beautifully narrate Jesus’ life, work, and teachings.

The St. Joseph Catholic Children’s Bible 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. 

Special features:

• For ages 7 and up
• Vibrant, action-packed, full-color illustrations
• Durable, sewn, burgundy faux leather binding
• Gold leaf cover lettering and gold-edged pages
• Brief captions for each illustration
• Foreword by the author, Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, SVD, an educator and missionary
• Informative, engaging introductions for both Old and New Testaments
• Maps of the Biblical world
• Lands of the Bible section with photos, explanations, and Scriptural references for many holy sites

• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift  

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.
Introducing children to Bible stories is a beautiful way to nurture their faith and moral foundation. These stories, rich with lessons about God’s love, compassion, and guidance, offer children a sense of purpose, hope, and a deeper understanding of their relationship with God.
Bible stories are often written in simple yet profound ways, making them relatable and easy for children to understand. Stories like Noah’s Ark, David and Goliath, and Jesus feeding the five thousand capture their imagination while teaching important virtues such as courage, trust, kindness, and forgiveness. These narratives help children see how God works in the lives of His people and inspires them to follow His ways.
By learning Bible stories, children also develop a strong moral compass. They begin to grasp concepts of right and wrong, empathy, and the importance of treating others with love and respect. These lessons help shape their character and guide their behavior in daily life.
Topics Include:
Introduction
1. The Story of the Creation..
2. Adam and Eve in Paradise
3. Cain and Abel
4. Noah's Ark
5. The Promise to Abram ....
6. Abraham's Sacrifice
7. Jacob and Esau
8. Joseph and His Brothers ..
9. Joseph in Potiphar's House
10. Joseph's Greatness ......
11. Moses, Prince and Leader.
12. The Burning Bush .....
13. The Plagues of Egypt.....
14. The Crossing of the Red Sea
15. The Manna in the Desert ..
16. The Ten Commandments .
17. Miracles in the Desert ....
18. Rahab and the Two Spies .18. Rahab and the Two Spies .
19. The Taking of Jericho
20. Joshua Conquers Canaan .
21. The Devotion of Ruth .
22. The Strength of Samson
23. The Child Samuel.
24. King Saul ...
25. Saul Disobeys God
26. David and Saul
27. David and Goliath
28. David Loves Saul
29. Saul's Death ..
30. The City of David31. The Death of Absalom
32. King Solomon .
33. The Temple of Solomon
34. Job's Patience
35. The Prophet Elijah
36. The Prophet Elisha
37. The Prophet Jonah .
38. Isaiah and Jeremiah ...
39. Tobiah and the Angel
40. The Bravery of Judith
41. Belshazzar's Banquet
42. Daniel in the Lions' Den ...
43. The Return to Jerusalem ..

Introduction New Testament

1. The Annunciation ..
2. The Visitation .....
3. The Birth of Jesus .
4. The Shepherds ....
5. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple .....
6. Wise Men from the East
7. The Flight into Egypt
8. Jesus Is Found in Temple .
9. The Hidden Life of Jesus ..
10. The Baptism of Jesus ..
11. The Temptation of Jesus
12. The Marriage at Cana ..
13. The Sellers in the Temple.
14. Nicodemus Comes to Jesus
15. The Samaritan Woman ...
16 The Great Catch of Fish17. The Ten Lepers •
18. The Cripple at the Pool
19. The Sermon on the Mount.
20. Jesus Teaches Charity ....
21. The Centurion's Servant
22. The Call of Matthew .
23. The Rich Man and Lazarus
24. The Penitent Woman ..
25. The Widow's Son ..
26. The Daughter of Jairus ..
27. Man with Withered Hand
28. Jesus Calms the Storm
29. A Possessed Man
30. The Beheading of John the Baptist ...
31. Miracle of Loaves and
Fish ..
32. Jesus Walks on the Water
33. Jesus Preaches from a Boat32. Jesus Walks on the Water
33. Jesus Preaches from a Boat
34. Promise of the Eucharist.
35. Peter, Head of the Church
36. The Transfiguration
37. The Temple Dues ..
38. Jesus and Little Children ..
39. Avoiding Scandal
40. Mission of the Apostles
41. The Good Samaritan .....
42. Jesus with Martha & Mary
43. The Adulteress
44. The Prodigal Son
45. Lazarus Raised from Dead49. The Good Shepherd
50. Mother of James and John
51. Zacchaeus the Publican
52. Entry into Jerusalem
53. Washing of the Feet.
54. Institution of the Eucharist
55. The High-Priestly Prayer ..
56. The Agony in the Garden
57. Judas Betrays Jesus
58. Jesus Before Caiaphas ...
59. Peter Denies Jesus
60. Jesus Before Pilate61. Jesus Is Scourged
62. Behold the Man
63. On the Road to Calvary
64. Jesus Dies on the Cross
65. The Burial
66. The Resurrection of Jesus
67. The Women at the Tomb ..
68. Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene.
69. Jesus Appears to Two
Disciples .....70. Jesus Appears to Apostles
71. Unbelieving Thomas .....
72. Peter Receives the Primacy
73. The Ascension
74. Descent of the Holy Spirit