Maura Roan McKeegan

Open the doors to a Catholic church, and what do you find? A community of all ages and vocations who have come together to worship Jesus, really and truly present with us in the Eucharist In This Catholic Church, a beautifully illustrated cumulative tale, celebrates our Church as a true family, from the people and families in the pews to the priest at the altar, and the love of Jesus Christ who abides in the hearts of his people. This book will help children form a deeper understanding and appreciation for their parish family and how and why we pray together as the Body of Christ at Mass.

2023 Illumination Book Awards Bronze Medalist, Education 2023 Independent Press Awards Winner, Childrens - Religious Fiction 2023 Catholic Media Association Book Awards, Third Place, Sacraments 2023 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Awards, Second Place, Children's Books: Young Readers Encounter the mystery of our Faith and unlock the treasure that awaits you International bestselling author Scott Hahn teams with children's author Maura Roan McKeegan to tell the story of siblings Peter and Julia. On an otherwise normal day, the children unexpectedly receive a package delivered to their family's doorstep with an envelope addressed to them. Inside, they find an invitation, and within the box they discover a scroll with seven clues. As the mystery unfolds, Peter and Julia, along with older brother James, embark on a treasure hunt that leads them into a deeper understanding of their Catholic faith. Along the way, the answer to each clue reveals another secret about the greatest gift God has ever given the world. With beautiful illustrations by renowned artist Merc Tous, Seven Clues will captivate the imagination and bring together generations of children with their families, teachers, and caregivers as they explore what the words, signs, and symbols of the Church reveal about the life and Resurrection of Jesus.

In quiet fields, Where stars shone bright, Five shepherds watched Their flocks one night ... Find out what happens in this charming Christmas legend when five young shepherds meet Mary, Joseph, and the Infant Jesus on the most holy of nights. All bring gifts, except the youngest, who has nothing to offer. But in those empty hands, the poorest shepherd receives the greatest gift of all. This heartwarming story will help children and adults alike see that our poverty is precious to Jesus and that the emptier we are, the more we can be filled by his love.