This gem of a book is best described in the words of Peter Kwasniewski, who has written the Foreword for our newly reprinted edition:
“Quite simply, it’s the loveliest, most charming, and in many ways most clever introduction to the liturgical calendar I’ve ever come across. It is informed by a deep Catholic love for the seasons of the year, the feasting and fasting, the great holy days, the pageantry of the saints and their stories, the underlying rhythm that connects nature, culture, and sanctity.”
And that is precisely what Enid Chadwick manages to capture: not simply the feasts of the Church's year, but its rhythm and pattern. With remarkably little text, her captivating artwork leads children from Advent through Corpus Christi, while the saints fill the months in between. The result is a parade of Catholic life in which the mysteries of Our Lord, the seasons of the Church, and the lives of the saints all belong together.
Chadwick herself was a High Church Anglican, but the calendar she depicts corresponds remarkably closely to the traditional Catholic calendar. In his foreword, Kwasniewski explains the few differences for Catholic readers, while also drawing attention to the rich liturgical heritage the two traditions share.
Chadwick's illustrations are simple and immediately appealing to young children, yet packed with delightful details and surprisingly rich teaching for those who look more closely—making My Book of the Church's Year a book to pore over again and again.
See photos comparing our newly reprinted edition with the original book here on our blog!
6" x 9.5" Hardcover 52 pages
Customer Reviews
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wonderful to have out on the table all year!
This book is so cute! And the quality of the printing is great.
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A beautiful classic!
My Book of the Church's Year is the most beautiful guide ever published to teach children, the most precious gifts God sends us, the Church Year. All Christians with young children should have one on their bookshelf and read it often. I keep several in my bookcase, and give them away every opportunity I have.
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Great price, quick shipping!
As an Anglo-Catholic, I was so please to find that someone had taken time and care to republish this gem! The few out of print copies were unaffordable! Thanks for bringing this back.
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A beautiful resource
We love this book. We had a copy for home and just ordered another for our church library. I probably should have ordered two. It is a beautiful, clear, elegant resource on sacred time with educational benefit for children and adults alike.
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Beautiful and simple illustrations that
Beautiful and simple illustrations that catch the readers eye, but make it easy for young readers to understand.
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Beautiful
Love it, and the kids love the pictures.
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Gifted to Godson!
This was the perfect gift for my godson at his baptism!
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My Book of the Church’s Year
The artwork in this book is stunning. The book is a little catechism told in brief words and pictures. What a beautiful and engaging way to learn about our Catholic Church. The lessons taught are priceless. This reprint of a vintage children’s book is excellently done and I am very pleased with it. This is a treasure that will stay in my family for a long long time.
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This is a fine book.
This is a fine book. If you have young children, by all means, buy a copy.
