A Peek into My Church

by Wendy Goody, Veronica Kelly, Ginny Pruitt (Illustrator)

A charming introduction for Catholic children into the rituals of their religion and the physical properties of the church highlights the important objects inside the church and explains the vocabulary of Catholicism, including Communion, Vestments, Sisters, and more.

Genres: Religion, Catholic

44 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 1999

Reviews

[booklady]

There are certainly newer and probably better books on the church for children, but this one has sentimental value as it was a gift from my folks to my oldest daughter for her First Communion, (June 10, 2000) with a note written by my mom on the inside cover. I am planning to give it to my oldest granddaughter on her First Communion. 😇

One thing I especially like about this book is the artwork. It is brightly colored and sure to appeal to most children.

[Lynda]

Colorful and fun illustrations accompany “Liddy’s” tour and introduction to her family’s Catholic Church.

[Patty]

It has a nihil obstat and an imprimatur which is one of the first things I look for in books to use during class. I worried that it wouldn't be age appropriate for the grade I teach - fourth. The inside cover states the book is for ages 4 and up. It is a tad juvenile in my opinion for fourth grade, but it includes a lot of good information. There is a graphic depiction on how to make the sign of the cross. It also could serve as a simple introduction to the parts of the mass. (The symbolism of the bread and what it means is even a topic.) It also has great illustrations of a priest's vestments. The picture glossary is also excellent. I could use parts of it independently to augment a topic in class. Yet, I have my doubts that a child could recognize that each church is set up differently. The map of a church could be confusing if a child takes it too literally.