The Ascension Catechism for Young Beginners

All of the truth and beauty of the Catechism—now accessible for the next generation of Catholics.

A true understanding of the Faith doesn’t have to begin in adulthood—it should be instilled and fostered from a young age, equipping children to truly know and love their Faith from the beginning. Help children build lifelong catechetical literacy with The Ascension Catechism for Young Beginners.

This children’s Catechism follows a simple Q&A format, providing children with a perfect starting point to begin their journey through the Faith. Condensing and adapting core teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church for readers at a K-2 reading level, The Ascension Catechism for Young Beginners offers age-appropriate and easy-to-understand explanations without sacrificing the richness of the Catholic Faith.

Maintaining the structure of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, The Ascension Catechism for Young Beginnersincorporates the four catechetical pillars of the Faith—Creed, Sacraments, Life in Christ, and Prayer—in language young learners can understand, using Ascension’s color-coded Foundations of Faith approach. Additionally, featuring beautiful sacred art and Bible connections, The Ascension Catechism for Young Beginners allows children to visualize and connect with key content throughout the entirety of the text.

Perfect for use at home or in the classroom, this Catechism will guide young readers to a deeper understanding and love for their Faith that lasts a lifetime.

Features:

• 175+ beautiful sacred art images, helping readers visualize important moments
• 21 Bible Connections, linking core Church teaching with Scriptural references
• 400 questions and answers with easy-to-understand explanations
• 2 ribbons for easy navigation
• Full-color pages, helpful charts, and words to know callouts, making Church teaching approachable and inspiring
• Smyth sewn binding and 100 gsm paper for extra durability
• Soft, beautiful Alpha Cowhide® cover, light cream paper, and 11pt font for a comfortable reading experience
• Included copy of The Catechism at a Glance Chart for Children
• Included keepsake box for safe and easy storage