BY: Loyola Press
This chart pairs the five core movements of the kerygma with Scripture passages, traditional prayers, and children’s literature. Titles include classics like You Are Special by Max Lucado, Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss, and The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, as well as Catholic resources like Dear Pope Francis and the Loyola Kids Book of Saints. Each selection offers a creative way to proclaim the Gospel story to children through images, narrative, and age-appropriate language.
Why we recommend it:
Children learn best through story and symbol. This chart equips parents, catechists, and teachers with concrete ways to proclaim the Good News using books that kids already love—or can easily connect with. By weaving together Scripture, prayer, and story, it helps children grasp the movements of God’s love in creation, the reality of sin, the saving work of Jesus, and the gift of new life in the Spirit. It’s a simple but powerful way to integrate the kerygma into classrooms, sacramental prep, and family faith at home.
