Description
Here is a book as valuable for adults as it is for children. Using watercolour illustrations -accompanied by clear, practical and informative text – I Believe, We Believe: An Illustrated Journey through the Apostles’ Creed invites the reader to follow a young, newly-baptised Christian into an unfolding exploration of God’s remarkable mystery of love and faithfulness – from Creation, through the life of Christ, to the final Amen, Alleluia of life everlasting.
Children of all ages will respond to the full-page illustrations depicting the Creed and enjoy the picture clues and thoughtfully crafted explanations on the pages accompanying each illustrated section.
For parents and teachers – beyond being a treasure-trove of faith to share with a child or class- the book offers a concise, comprehensible “mini-course” on Christian truth, insightful in scriptural, historical, doctrinal and catechetical connections, valuable for personal growth, as well as for passing on the faith to others.
For centuries the Apostles’ Creed has been an unfailing guide for men and women, girls and boys on their pilgrim journey of faith in Christ – from the waters of Baptism to the gates of the heavenly city- and it still is today!
Great for children aged 10 and up
Endorsements
“As a catechist, this book is a beacon of light for me, filling me with hope that more people will come to understand the depth of their Christian faith. The simple but in-depth teachings and the engaging images communicate so much, not only to students, but to parents as well….
The first time I read this book with my children, their eyes lit up as they entered into the beautiful images. We walked through the text with as much awe as the newly baptized Christian! Their gasps of, ‘I never knew that!’ made handing on the faith such a joy.”
– Kristie Unterseher, Director of Religious Education, catechist, mother of 6
“I cannot recommend this work too highly; every place of Catholic formation, whether home, parish, or school, would benefit greatly from it.
I Believe, We Believe is steeped in the catechetical principles that the Church prioritizes in her magisterial teaching: it is a convincing testimony to the importance that mother Church places on beauty, on a gradual, mystagogical approach, and on designing materials for an accompanied, personal style of learning that make the spiritual life of the child the main concern…. All of these truths are lovingly introduced in this close union of image and text, communicating a serene sense of the certainty of the faith that will build trust in the child.
The discovery method in the book also assists in each stage of this expanding understanding of the faith, from the initial simple contemplation of the art, through the learning of terms and the basic understanding of the meaning of the text, and then gradually into an appreciation of how the biblical and liturgical figures and symbols present in the words and images introduce one more and more deeply into the mystery of Christ.”
– Petroc Willey STL, PhD, Professor of Theology and Catechetics, Franciscan University of Steubenville
“This book is truly a gem, a clear and powerful catechetical tool, which will benefit both children in the state of formation in the Faith, and adults as well. I found it to be most helpful personally. Moreover, it is beautifully illustrated with great grace and charm. Every Catholic home should have at least one copy, and hopefully more.”
– Michael D. O'Brien, author of Catholic fiction books including Father Elijah
