Description

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Create a Friendship with Jesus

Loyola Kids Book of Jesus, His Family, and His Friends takes readers on a faith-filled journey to uncover a deeper connection to Jesus. By emphasizing themes of family, love, and loyalty, this book will help children relate to Jesus in meaningful and genuine ways and, more importantly, understand how Jesus is relevant and present in their lives today.

With discussion ideas and Scripture passages integrated throughout, this book is ideal for individual reading as well as for use in group settings, classrooms, and families. The inviting design, beautiful illustrations, and imaginative approach to storytelling beckon children into a world of discovery and connection to the very heart of faith and family. 

About the Author

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Loretta Pehanich is an Ignatian-trained spiritual director with a lifetime in ministry and service, including 20 years in small faith-sharing groups. She leads retreats and workshops on prayer and busy lifestyles. Loretta is a founder of a women’s ministry at St. Francis in Sacramento, California. Her other books are Fleeting Moments: Praying When You Are Too Busy and Stand Up! Women in Conversation. She and her husband, Steve, have 4 children and 10 grandchildren. Read her blog posts at IgnatianSpirituality.com.