The Way of the Cross for Children

by Jude Winkler

Overview

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. introduces Catholic children to the prayerful practice of the Stations of the Cross in easily understandable terms. For each Station, the parts to be read aloud by the leader and the parts to be read aloud by all are clearly marked.  

Among the features of this book are:

• full-color illustrations
• durable sewn paperback binding
• a contextual explanation of each of the Stations of the Cross
• a short hymn for each Station

The fifteen Stations that are covered in this title are: 

1. Jesus Is Condemned to Death
2. Jesus Takes Up His Cross
3. Jesus Fall the First Time
4. Jesus Meets His Mother, Mary
5. Simon Helps Jesus Carry the Cross
6. Veronica Wipes the Face of Jesus
7. Jesus Falls the Second Time
8. Jesus Meets the Weeping Women
9. Jesus Fall the Third Time
10. Jesus Is Stripped of His Clothes
11. Jesus Is Nailed to the Cross
12. Jesus Dies on the Cross
13. Jesus Is Taken Down from the Cross
14. Jesus Is Placed in the Tomb
15. Jesus Rises from the Dead

This title includes a short conclusion prayer to be said at the completion of the Stations of the Cross.  

 We invite you to view other titles in this series here: https://catholicbookpublishing.com/browse/st-joseph-picture-books

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780899424972
Publisher:	Catholic Book Publishing Company
Publication date:	03/16/2000
Series:	St. Joseph Picture Books
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	227,466
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 7.30(h) x 1.10(d)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

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.