Discover the intriguing story of Ethelred the Unready in this junior-level biography from Peace Hill Press. Ethelred’s mother stood behind him. The archbishop smeared holy oil on Ethelred’s shoulders and hands. He gave Ethelred a heavy sword and placed a gold crown on his head. The crown was too big―it fell over his eyes, and Ethelred almost dropped the sword on the archbishop’s foot. How did Ethelred become king when he was only ten years old? Outstanding illustrations from Jed Mickle complement the fabulous story, giving second-grade readers insight into the life of this influential figure. About the series: The classical curriculum introduces even the youngest student to the pleasures of true learning. Elementary students learn history not through predigested textbooks with multiple-choice answers, but through reading the stories of history. Unfortunately, biographies of great men and women of the past are almost all written for older students, limiting the ability of young students to explore history through reading. Libraries are crammed with biographies written for high school students and adults―while beginning readers are provided with a shelf full of junior-level books about football players, NASCAR drivers, and movie stars. Now, Peace Hill Press puts real history back into the grasp of the youngest historians with the Who in the World Biography Series. The first entries in the series provide young readers and their parents and teachers with biographies of great men and women of the Middle Ages. Designed to be used as part of The Story of the World curriculum, these biographies give beginning historians in grades 2–4 a chance to explore beyond the textbook. An audio version is also available separately. Black-and-white illustrations throughout

Who in the World Was The Unready King?: The Story of Ethelred

Education & Teaching

Connie Clark

Jed Mickle

Schools & Teaching

Peace Hill Press

A great collection of prayer services to help sixth, seventh and eighth graders explore God, their faith, and the complexities of adolescence in fun and creative ways. Using language, ideas, and formats familiar to tweens, these prayers introduce methods like meditation, litanies, intercessions, novenas, and even the ancient scriptural prayer, lectio divina, to middle school kids. There are noisy prayer celebrations and quiet, contemplative devotions. There are prayers to mark Church seasons and feast days, and prayers that get students moving, thinking, reading Scripture, and shouting praise. In addition, there are prayers that connect faith concepts and the lives of the saints to the realities of being an adolescent in today s world.  Busy catechists and religion teachers will discover that most of these prayer services require very little preparation, so they can focus on helping students discover that God s immense love for them is here to stay long after middle school is over.

50 Prayer Services for Middle Schoolers: For Every Season of the Church Year and More

Religion & Spirituality

Worship & Devotion

Twenty-Third Publications

Help children prepare to receive the sacrament of reconciliation with this engaging, story-based activity book. By following Emily s story, children gain familiar context for God s great gift of forgiveness. As they draw and color pictures, solve puzzles, and read Bible stories, they ll learn kid-sized lessons about big concepts like baptismal grace, original sin, penance, and much more. My First Reconciliation Activity Book reinforces catechetical teachings on many subjects including: What s needed for a good confession How to go to confession How to make good decisions (based on the Ten Commandments)
 By encouraging children to follow Jesus teaching on love of neighbor, this little book also helps children understand the need for forgiveness, and can foster a lifelong love of the sacrament of reconciliation.

My First Reconciliation Activity Book

Help children prepare for First Holy Communion with this engaging, story-based activity book. By following Charlie s story, children gain familiar context for the Mass and the Eucharist. As they draw and color pictures, solve puzzles, and read Bible stories, they ll learn kid-sized lessons about big concepts like the Church, sacramental signs, the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, and much more. My First Communion Activity Book reinforces catechetical teaching with: Clear explanations of various parts of the Mass and their meanings Scripture memory verses and suitable prayers for First Communion Follow-up activities to engage families 
 Best of all, this little book encourages children s natural sense of wonder and love for God, and shows how important the sacraments are to a joy-filled, Christ-centered life.

My First Communion Activity Book

Are you stressed about the future? Relationships? Are you struggling with others expectations of you? Does it feel like life is getting more complicated? Here s a radical solution: the Beatitudes of Jesus. For over two millennia, the Beatitudes have been helping people get more out of life and achieve true freedom and happiness. Inspired by Pope Francis call to all young people of the world to read the Beatitudes, this little book offers short reflections, plus simple questions and things you can do to make the Beatitudes your own.

Living the Beatitudes: Reflections, Prayers and Practices for Teens

In celebration of the 100th anniversary of the birth of this influential spiritual leader, this pocket-sized collection draws together words from some of Merton s greatest works including The Seven Storey Mountain, No Man is an Island, Conjectures of a Guilty Bystander, and more. Characteristically Merton, each quote is accompanied by a related Scripture passage to ponder, along with suggested prayers and actions. Spend thirty days with this beloved spiritual writer and begin your own journey toward greater joy, peace, and hope.

30 Days with Thomas Merton: Words of Contemplation and Hope

Imagine getting a gift card with no limits, ever. That s kind of what happens at your baptism and confirmation. Except it s not just one gift. You get seven incredible, supernatural gifts from the Holy Spirit. If you ve ever doubted these gifts, or thought they didn t apply to you, meet the people on these pages: Joan couldn t read or write. Matt suffered from addictions. Josephine was a victim of human trafficking. They received the Holy Spirit s gifts just like the rest of us, and they ran with them. Joan led an army, Matt gave up alcohol for good, and Josephine turned her past into a beautiful future. Read their incredible stories and those of other saints right here. Find out how they turned their gifts into action and changed the world. And who knows, maybe you ll change the world too.

Spirited Lives: 20 Stories of Saints and Their Amazing Gifts

Moments of Holiness and Peace: Daily Refections, Prayers and Actions

The miraculous image of our Lady of Guadalupe has had a powerful impact on people for centuries. But we must also ponder her message. Spend 30 days with the extraordinary words of Our Lady to Juan Diego and let your life be transformed. Also Available in Spanish! (30 Dias con la Virgen de Guadalupe)

30 Days with Our Lady of Guadalupe: Words of Prayer and Hope

La imagen milagrosa de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe ha producido un impacto fuerte en la gente a través de los siglos. Pero también debemos reflexionar sobre su imagen. Pase 30 días con las palabras extraordinarias de Nuestra Señora a Juan Diego y permita que su vida sea transformada.

30 Dias Con La Virgen de Guadalupe: Palabras de Oracion y Esperanza (Spanish Edition)

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