Joyful Mysteries: A Rosary Guide for Children

Joyful Mysteries: A Rosary Guide for Children

When are my children ready to pray the rosary? How do I know they are truly engaging in the prayers and not simply going through the motions? How can I help my children grow in prayer and virtue? Children often surprise us with their spiritual depth. Joyful Mysteries: A Rosary Guide for Children brings that depth to the Rosary, even before our tots are able to recite the prayers with us. The joyful mysteries of the rosary, which include the Annunciation, the Visitation, the Nativity, the Presentation at the Temple, and the Finding at the Temple, will come alive for the whole family with these bright and friendly reflections. Age-appropriate illustrations and thought prompts will introduce the heart of each joyful mystery to children as they are challenged to consider the stories of Jesus' life. The content is designed to grow with your child. Whether they are in preschool and counting the prayers with the representative beads, or in fifth grade and thoughtfully considering the biblical narratives, this book will inspire development in prayer and virtue. To guide your children in praying the rosary, this book includes: Simple, joyful, and age-appropriate depictions of each joyful mystery - Images of decade beads to easily count along with the family - Introductions of virtues based on the mysteries - Short and meaningful petitions that encourage thoughtful reflection on Mary's life - Questions to begin and end prayer This book is best read with an adult's guidance to encourage familial participation and reflection, especially when incorporated into a regular family or classroom rosary routine. There are even discussion questions for before and after prayer, designed to address the four essential elements (adoration, confession, thanksgiving, and petitions) and reflect the Catholic tradition of lectio divina. With your help, prayer will come alive for your children and plant the seeds of faith, hope, and love.