The Commandments of God - Paperback

by Jude Winkler (Author)

The Commandments of God 978-0-89942-517-7

The Commandments of God is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion, Christmas or Easter.
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:

• Vibrant full-page, full-color illustrations
• Durable sewn paperback binding
• St. Patrick and St. Augustine commentary
• High-quality paper
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• Budget-friendly price point
• Imprimatur
• Nihil Obstat

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. Teaches children how to live out the Commandments of God considering the teaching of Jesus and the two-thousand-year history of the Catholic Church. How do we keep the Lord's Day considering the resurrection of Jesus? Why do Catholics observe Sunday as the Sabbath? These and other questions are answered in the exquisitely illustrated and child-friendly book.
In The Commandments of God, children learn about the laws God revealed to Moses on Mount Sinai in easily understandable and relatable language. Popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. also teaches children about their obligations to the Catholic Church considering the Ten Commandments and how this connects to their daily lives. From obeying parents to being truthful in our conversations with others, this book will help your child and family honor God and each other.

Topics and figures covered in this title are:

• God Reveals His Commandments
• The Ten Commandments
• The Commandments of the Church
• Children and parents depicted as living the commandments
• Age-appropriate descriptions of following the commandments
• Connections to obligations Catholics should follow
• An explanation of the examination of conscience
• Sin and Confession
• God Reveals His Commandments
• The Ten Commandments
  • I am the Lord, your God. You shall not have strange Gods before Me.
  • You shall not take the name of the Lord, your God, in vain.
  • Remember to keep holy the Sabbath.
  • You shall honor your father and your mother.
  • You shall not kill.
  • You shall not commit adultery.
  • You shall not steal.
  • You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
  • You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.
  • You shall not covet your neighbor's goods.
• Other Obligations of Every Good Christian
• Examining Our Conscience
• Confessing Our Sin