Saint Kateri Tekakwitha - by Lawrence G Lovasik (Paperback)

About the Book

Relates the life and influence of the popular Saint, Kateri Tekakwitha. Newly illustrated in full color. Now, with sewn binding.

Book Synopsis

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha 978-0-89942-298-5

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha 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 biography on the life and legacy of this saint
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• an explanation of the how this Saint can inspire us to follow Jesus
• 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 Father Lovasik, S.V.D., provides children with simple explanations of the life of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. Saint Kateri Tekakwitha is also known as the 'Lily of the Mohawks' for she was born in what is now New York State in the land of the Mohawk Indians. She experienced the loss of her mother and father at an early age and had to overcome hardships and difficulties throughout her short life.
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, also known as the "Lily of the Mohawks," was the first Native American saint in the Catholic Church. She was born in 1656 in what is now New York. Her father was a Mohawk chief, and her mother was a Christian from the Algonquin tribe. When Kateri was only four, her parents and brother died from a smallpox epidemic. Kateri survived, but the illness left her with weak eyesight and scars on her face.
After her parents passed away, Kateri was raised by her uncle, who was the new chief of their village. Although she grew up in a Native American culture that didn't know much about Christianity, Kateri learned about Jesus from missionaries who visited her village. She was very interested in the teachings of Jesus, and when she was 19, she chose to become a Christian and was baptized. This was a brave choice because not everyone in her village agreed with her new faith.
Kateri dedicated her life to prayer, helping others, and caring for the sick and elderly. She took a vow to remain single, wanting to focus her life on serving God. Kateri faced many challenges and even had to leave her village because of her beliefs. She moved to a Christian community in Canada, where she could live peacefully and practice her faith.
Kateri died when she was just 24 years old, but her faith and dedication inspired many people. She was declared a saint in 2012, and today, people remember her as a model of strength, bravery, and love for God. Saint Kateri's life teaches us about courage and staying true to our beliefs. Her devotion to Jesus and her witness of joyful service to others provides an example for all of us to follow especially when people around us don't understand out faith and devotion.

Specific topics covered in this title include:

• A Girl from New York State
• Kateri's Mother, a Christian from Canada
• Kateri's Father a Mohawk Chief
• Death of Kateri's Parents
• Kateri's Dress and Her Works
• Kateri Learns About Jesus
• Kateri is Baptized
• Kateri's Devotion
• Kateri Bears Insults for Her Faith
• Kateri's Courage in Suffering
• Voyage to a Safer place
• Kateri Escapes from Her Uncle
• Caughnawaga-The Christian Indian Colony
• Kateri Reaches Her New Home
• Kateri Makes a Friend
• Kateri's Daily Work
• Kateri's Devotion to Jesus in the Eucharist and Cross
• Kateri's Works of Kindness
• Kateri's great Love for God
• Kateri Offers Her Life to God
• Kateri Becomes Very Sick
• Kateri's Death
• Favors Granted by Kateri
• Prayer to Kateri