The Easter Story

The Easter Story 978-0-89942-492-7

The Easter Story is an ideal gift for a children to learn about the beauty of the Catholic faith.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series 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.
Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• Presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

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.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. introduces children to the story of Easter and the glory of Jesus' Resurrection in easily understandable terms. Among the features of this book are:

The Easter Story is one of the most important parts of the Catholic faith because it tells us about Jesus' great love for us and how He saved us from our sins. For Catholic children, understanding The Easter Story helps them to see how much Jesus cares for them and how special His gift of eternal life is.

The Easter Story begins with Holy Week, which includes Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and Good Friday. On Palm Sunday, we remember how Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem. Then, on Holy Thursday, we learn about the Last Supper, where Jesus gave us the gift of the Eucharist. Good Friday is a sad day because it is when Jesus was crucified and died on the cross to take away our sins. This shows just how much He loves us--He was willing to suffer and die for us. But the story does not end there! Three days later, on Easter Sunday, Jesus rose from the dead in the Resurrection. This is what makes Easter such a joyful celebration. Jesus' Resurrection means that death is not the end and that we can live forever with Him in heaven if we follow His teachings and live good lives.

For Catholic children, The Easter Story is important because it teaches them about hope, love, and forgiveness. It reminds them that no matter how hard things get, Jesus is always with them, and His love is stronger than anything, even death. Easter is the celebration of new life in Jesus, and it fills our hearts with joy and faith in His promises.

Topics and events covered in this title include:

• Jesus Teaches His Apostles
• Jesus Raises Lazarus from the Dead
• Palm Sunday
• Cleansing the Temple
• The Last Supper
• This Is My Body; This Is My Blood (Jesus consecrates the bread and wine at the Last Supper.)
• The Agony in the Garden
• The Trial
• Jesus Carries the Cross
• Jesus Dies on the Cross
• Easter Sunday
• The Road to Emmaus
• Do You Love Me? (Jesus asks Peter to lead his Church.)
• Ascension Thursday
• Pentecost Sunday
• The Day of the Lord (Sunday Mass)