Celebrating Lent

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Catholic Book Publishing Company, 1994 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 32 pages

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. helps children understand the holy season of Lent, the time of preparation for Jesus' Resurrection on Easter Sunday. Among the features of this book are:

  • vibrant full-color illustrations
  • durable sewn paperback binding
Topics explained in this title include:
  • God's Love for Us
  • Preparing for Easter
  • Forty Days of Lent
  • Preparing for Baptism
  • The Rite of Christian Initiation
  • Ash Wednesday
  • Signs of Lent
  • Holy Scripture
  • Fasting
  • Good Deeds
  • A Time of Prayer
  • The Way of the Cross
  • Palm Sunday
  • Holy Thursday
  • Good Friday
  • Holy Saturday

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About the author (1994)

Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the New Catholic Bible (NCB), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.