God the Father (St Joseph Picture Books)

God the Father 978-0-89942-514-6

God the Father is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.

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
• Explanation of who the Angels are and how they help us
• Collection of stories from the Bible that reveal God's character and His relation to humanity
• 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. provides children with simple explanations of God the Father. This title also provides Biblical context by explaining the importance of God the Father.

God the Father is the first Person of the Holy Trinity, which means He is one of the three Persons in one God: God the Father, God the Son (Jesus), and God the Holy Spirit. God the Father is our Creator. He made everything-- the world, the stars, the animals, and especially us! He created each of us with love and care, and we are all His children.

Just like a good father loves and cares for his children, God the Father loves us more than we can imagine. He watches over us, protects us, and wants the best for us in everything we do. He is always with us, even if we cannot see Him, and we can talk to Him in prayer anytime we need help, guidance, or just want to say thank you. In the Catholic faith, we also learn that God the Father sent His only Son, Jesus, to save us from our sins. This shows how much God loves us--He wants us to be with Him forever in heaven. God the Father is merciful, which means He is always ready to forgive us when we make mistakes and ask for forgiveness.

When we pray the Our Father prayer, we are talking directly to God the Father, asking Him to help us live good lives and to take care of us, just like a loving father cares for his family.

Specific topics covered in this title include:

• The Holy Trinity
• Adam and Eve
• Noah and the Flood
• Abraham and Sarah
• Moses
• Kings and Prophets
• Elijah and Mount Carmel
• Israel in Exile
• The Birth of Jesus
• Jesus is Baptized
• Jesus Teaches Us
• The Our Father
• Jesus Obeys the Father
• The Resurrection and the Ascension
• The Holy Spirit
• The Sign of the Cross

Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the New Catholic Bible (NCB), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.