Stations of the Cross for Kids
By Regina Doman · Published by TAN Books
Overview
Help children encounter the love of Christ through one of the Church’s most treasured Lenten devotions. Stations of the Cross for Kids presents the traditional Way of the Cross in a beautifully illustrated format designed to engage young hearts while remaining faithful to the Church’s rich devotional tradition. Scripture, classic prayers, historical insights, and thoughtful meditations guide children through each station, helping them prayerfully accompany Our Lord on His journey to Calvary.
With every station paired with Gospel passages and vivid illustrations, children gain a deeper understanding of Christ’s Passion while learning to unite their own prayers and sacrifices with His. Traditional prayers attributed to St. Francis of Assisi and St. Alphonsus Liguori, along with the beloved Stabat Mater in both Latin and English, make this an ideal companion for family prayer, parish devotions, and classroom formation throughout Lent and Holy Week.
What This Book Offers:
- Illustrated Stations: Beautiful artwork helps children visualize and reflect on each step of Christ's Passion.
- Scripture-Based Prayer: Every station includes Gospel passages that root the devotion in Sacred Scripture.
- Traditional Catholic Devotions: Features prayers from St. Francis of Assisi and St. Alphonsus Liguori.
- Liturgical Enrichment: Includes the Stabat Mater hymn in both Latin and English.
- Deepen Lenten Prayer: Lead children into a meaningful meditation on Christ's sacrifice during Lent and Holy Week.
- Grow in Compassion: Help young readers understand Christ's suffering and respond with gratitude and love.
- Learn the Tradition: Historical notes introduce children to the origins and significance of the Stations of the Cross.
- Pray Together: Perfect for family devotions, parish Stations, homeschool instruction, or classroom prayer.
- Build Lifelong Habits: Foster a lasting appreciation for one of the Church's most beloved devotional practices.
From the Tradition
"We adore You, O Christ, and we bless You, because by Your Holy Cross You have redeemed the world."
Intended Audience
This book is ideal for Catholic families, elementary-aged children, catechists, homeschoolers, and parish educators seeking a faithful, engaging introduction to the Stations of the Cross. It is especially valuable during Lent and Holy Week as a resource for family prayer, classroom formation, and parish devotions.
FAQs
Who is this book designed for?
It is written specifically for children while remaining faithful to the Church's traditional Stations of the Cross, making it ideal for families, schools, and parish programs.
Does it include traditional Catholic prayers?
Yes. It features prayers attributed to St. Francis of Assisi and St. Alphonsus Liguori, along with the Stabat Mater presented in both Latin and English.
Is this book especially suited for Lent?
Absolutely. It is designed to help children participate prayerfully in the Church's Lenten devotions, especially during the Stations of the Cross throughout Lent and Holy Week.
Key Themes
- The Passion of Christ: Walking prayerfully with Jesus on His journey to Calvary.
- Scripture & Tradition: Learning the Stations through the Gospel and the Church's devotional heritage.
- Family Prayer: Strengthening faith through shared Lenten devotion.
- Formation for Young Catholics: Helping children understand Christ's sacrifice with reverence and love.
- SKU:
- 2915
- ISBN-13:
- 9781505118575
- Pages:
- 40
- Publication Date:
- 01/12/21
- SKU:
- 2915
- Product Format:
- Paperbound
- Illustrated By:
- Chris Lewis
- Pdf:
- https://tanbooks.com/content/2915_Preview.pdf
- Height:
- 6.50
- Width:
- 8.00
21 Reviews Hide Reviews Show Reviews
-
What a fantastic way to
What a fantastic way to go through the Stations with your children! There are layers of deep meaning in the illustrations which are wonderful. Its a great resource for diving deeper into church history and world history. The Stations of the Cross are more than enough but it has so many added treasures. I cant say enough about this excellent book.
-
I bought this book because
I bought this book because Im a big fan of Chris Lewis illustrations but the little details all around the image really got a lot of interesting discussions going with my very small children. Definitely a unique and worthwhile book to stoke interest and learning in the Stations.
-
Beautiful faith resource for all ages!
I am a fan of the artist who illustrated this book. He includes such detail and depth in his work. I had initially wanted one for myself, but, seeing the beauty of the art and the depth of information and layout of the prayers, I ended up ordering 5 copies so that I could share with family and use one as a resource in my classroom with my 7th graders. They loved identifying the different figures and making connections with the prefigurations they studied when I taught them about the Eucharist. Great for all ages!
-
This book is amazing. Beautifully
This book is amazing. Beautifully illustrated, full of hidden imagery, a beautiful tool for kids of all ages and a lovely devotional that could even be used by adults for meditation. Well done!
-
Great
Great
-
An effective devotional booklet
We and our kids like using these to pray Stations during Lent, and the historical or exegetical background notes for each Station enhance our appreciation of the devotion. The illustrations are also very effective, and the kids like trying to find the roosters. We did spot a few typos here and there, though, and in one place an internet URL is printed over a portion of a drawing. Hopefully in future printings all of those will be corrected.
-
Absolutely love this book! The
Absolutely love this book! The images are beautiful and thought provoking my 10 year old was eager and excited to do the Stations with the Book again and again.
-
Beautiful book that I recommend
Beautiful book that I recommend for adults as well as for children. Wonderful balance of intriguing illustrations to draw the reader into the living out the Stations of the Cross, giving a richer, deeper understanding and richly Catholic prayers to accompany that experiential, historical aspect. I highly recommend this book as a valued resource for anyone wanting to delve more deeply into this treasure of the Catholic faith.
-
My kids love this book!
My kids love this book! The illustrations are bright and eye catching!
