{"product_id":"meet-the-gentle-jesus-the-mass-for-children-9780764828249","title":"Meet the Gentle Jesus, the Mass for Children","description":"\u003cp\u003eChildren meet the gentle Jesus while they learn about the Mass and their responses to the prayers. \u003cem\u003eMeet the Gentle Jesus: The Mass for Children\u003c\/em\u003e introduces the Mass in a way that will start children on a lifelong journey of knowing and loving Jesus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBarbara Yoffie--a primary grades classroom teacher, religious education coordinator, and popular children's books author--explains every prayer and ritual gesture of the Mass in age-appropriate language.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause children learn by asking questions and doing, Yoffie also provides introspective questions at every step of the Mass so children get involved. These questions help children carry out what they learned at Mass to their community, becoming missionary disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe charming, colorful illustrations by renowned artist Jeff Albrecht stimulate children and enable them to follow along during Mass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis engaging booklet is an essential tool for any primary grade child preparing for First Communion or learning about the Mass. It is a perfect supplement to Liguori's Meet the Gentle Jesus First Eucharist sacrament preparation program. It also makes a great First Communion gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMeet the Gentle Jesus: The Mass for Children\u003c\/em\u003e has been reviewed and approved by the Office of Divine Worship at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and by the International Commission for English in the Liturgy (ICEL). The book has been granted imprimatur by the Archdiocese of St. Louis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFull-color booklet. Discounts for parishes start at just ten books.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAlbrecht, Jeff:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003eJeff Albrecht has illustrated for Disney, Warner Bros., Marvel, DC Comics, and other entertainment companies. His animation has been seen on Cartoon Network. His Christian illustration credits include Master Books (\u003cem\u003eA is for Adam\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eN is for Noah\u003c\/em\u003e) and \u003cem\u003eLiving Faith Kids\u003c\/em\u003e. He enjoys working in different styles from his studio in the St. Louis area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liguori Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50677127774482,"sku":"9780764828249","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d6759171-c898-44d0-bc5d-28877026363d.jpg?v=1733889392","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/meet-the-gentle-jesus-the-mass-for-children-9780764828249","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}