Immaculate Conception: Patroness of the Americas

Immaculate Conception 978-0-89942-503-0

Immaculate Conception 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 Our Blessed Mother and how she helps us
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with an explanation of Mary's role in salvation history. The Immaculate Conception refers to the Catholic belief that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was conceived without original sin. From the very moment of her existence, Mary was preserved by God's grace from the stain of sin, making her a pure and holy vessel for Jesus, the Son of God. This doctrine, formally declared by Pope Pius IX in 1854, highlights God's special plan for Mary in salvation history. Her purity and unique role affirm that God prepared Mary to bring Jesus into the world, establishing her as a model of holiness and obedience.

Teaching children about the Immaculate Conception provides them with a powerful example of God's love and grace at work in the world. Mary's life shows that God has a purpose for everyone, even from the very beginning. In a world where children are often surrounded by messages that undermine faith, the Immaculate Conception is a beautiful reminder of God's divine plans and our call to live lives of virtue. Mary's willingness to embrace her role with humility and trust in God also offers children a model of faith, encouraging them to say "yes" to God's will in their own lives, just as she did.

Topics explained in this title include:

• God Creates the World (The Creation Story)
• The First Sin (Adam and Eve)
• The Punishment for Sin
• Original Sin (The Descendants of Adam and Eve)
• Salvation History (Old Testament Prophecy of Salvation)
• The Immaculate Conception
• The Annunciation and Visitation
• Mary, the Mother of Jesus
• Devotion to Mary
• Mary and the Americas
• The Early Settlers and Mary (The Influence of Mary in the American Colonies)
• Patroness of the United States
• I am the Immaculate Conception (Our Lady of Lourdes)
• Greater Honor to Mary (Twentieth Century Marian Movements)
• The Immaculate Conception Today
• Prayers to Mary Immaculate
• This title concludes with a short prayers to Mary.