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Colouring Kingdom

CHRISTIAN TEACHING

Foreword

Dear children and teachers,

Welcome! This colouring book has been made especially for you. The book is a special guide which leads us to know Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

Jesus is not just a name in history or a figure in stories. He is alive, and He loves each one of us deeply. He calls you by name. He walks with you, listens to you, and wants to fill your life with courage, hope and joy.

Each page shows a beautiful moment from our Christian faith. As you colour, you are not just filling in shapes, you are bringing to life the story of God’s Love for us. Listen to the gentle Voice of Jesus calling you closer while you colour pictures about the Kingdom of God.

Every design in this book reminds us of something special. We remember how Jesus teaches us and saints inspire us. By colouring, we realise how God calls us to grow in kindness, prayer and holiness.

This colouring book is companion to Catechism Book One. Colouring pages may be used at home or in catechism class activities.

As we enjoy the beauty of God’s creation, let us colour with holy imagination.

May this book bring you joy, peace and a heart that shines with God’s love.

Blessings,
Catherine Nicolette Whittle DD
In Christ's love

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CATECHISM BOOK ONE - DOWNLOAD FREE

 

Dear children and teachers,

Welcome to a most exciting journey; a journey of the heart, mind and soul. This catechism book is not just any book. It is a special guide that leads us to know the greatest Person who ever lived: Jesus Christ, the Son of God. This book is the first in the Children’s praise series of catechism books.

Jesus is not just a name in history or a figure in stories. He is alive, and He loves each one of us deeply. He calls you by name. The Saviour walks with you and listens to you. He wants to fill your life with hope and joy. In this catechism book, we will learn who Jesus is and what He taught. We will find out how He gave His Life so that we could live forever with Him.

For you, dear children, this book will help answer the questions your heart may be asking: Who made me? Why am I here? Does God love me? Yes, He does. Through every page, you will discover more about His amazing love.

For you, dear teachers, this is more than a curriculum. The teaching in this book is a sacred mission. Remember that parents are the first teachers. Parents and catechists help to shape young hearts to know truth, love Jesus and follow Him. You sow seeds that will grow into faith, love and holy lives.

Read this book with open hearts. Listen not only to words, but to the gentle Voice of Jesus calling us.

May this book lead all to love Jesus more each day. To know Him is to love Him. This is the greatest happiness of all.

With prayers and joy,

Catherine Nicolette Whittle D.D.

In Christ's love

“Remember always, that Jesus loves the little children”

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LETTERS OF LOVE AND FAITH , WHICH SHOW WHAT ST PAUL WANTS US TO KNOW

 

Letters of love and faith, which show St Paul wants us to know

Hello everyone!

Today, we’re going to talk about some very special letters written by a man named St Paul. He was one of the greatest missionaries in the early Church. But did you know he was also one of the greatest letter writers of all time?

St Paul did not have emails or text messages. He wrote real letters—long ones!—to churches and friends to encourage them, correct them, and most of all, to remind them how much God loves them.

Let's look at a few of these letters and find out what St Paul wanted his friends—and us—to realize.

To the Galatians: You are saved by God's grace, not by rules.

The Galatians were confused. Some people told them they had to follow lots of old rules to be close to God.

But St Paul said, No! You are saved because Jesus loves you and died for you—not because you follow every little rule.

He wanted them to know:

Jesus is enough

God's love is a free gift   

Do not go backwards—keep walking with Christ!

To the Colossians: Jesus is first in everything.

Some people were trying to add strange beliefs to their faith. But St Paul reminded them:

Jesus is the image of the invisible God

God created everything - and holds it all together

Jesus is the Head of the Church.

St Paul’s message to us is:

Let Jesus be the centre of your life—above all else.

To the Thessalonians: Keep the faith—and never give up!

These were some of St Paul’s earliest letters. The Thessalonians were excited about their faith—but also worried about when Jesus would come again.

St Paul said:

Stay strong

Keep loving one another

Work hard, be patient, and live in hope.

St Paul wanted them—and us—to remember:

Jesus is coming again—so live like children of the light.

To Saints Timothy and Titus: Be brave leaders and faithful teachers.

Saints Timothy and Titus were young! But St Paul believed in them.

To St Timothy, he said:

Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. Be an example in faith, love, and purity.

To St Titus, he said:

Teach what is right. Show people how to live good and holy lives.

St Paul’s message:

Even the young can lead, teach, and serve God boldly!

To St Philemon: Love your neighbour—even when it is hard.

This letter is short—but powerful. St Paul writes to Philemon about a man named Onesimus, a runaway slave who had become a Christian.

St Paul asked St Philemon to welcome him back—not as a slave, but as a brother in Christ.

St Paul’s message here is clear:

The love of Jesus breaks down all barriers—He makes us one family.

Words of encouragement:

Boys and girls, all these letters were written a long time ago—but the messages are still for us today!

• God’s love is a gift—accept it!
• Jesus is everything—trust Him!
• Don’t give up—keep the faith!
• Even if you are young—you can do great things for God!
• Love one another—as brothers and sisters in Christ!

So next time you open your Bible and see one of St Paul’s letters, remember: it’s not just a letter to Galatians or St Timothy… it’s also a letter to you.

Because God still speaks through His Word—and He’s calling each of us to live with faith, hope, and love.

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BUILDING THE CHURCH, ONE HEART AT A TIME, THROUGH THE LETTERS OF ST PAUL

 

Building the Church, one heart at a time, through the letters of St Paul

Greetings, children!

Today, I want to take you on a little journey—not across countries, but across the early days of the Church, through the powerful letters of a man named Saint Paul.

Now, who was St Paul?

He wasn’t always a friend of Jesus. In fact, at first, he tried to stop Christians! But then something amazing happened. Jesus appeared to him in a bright light, and from that day, Paul’s life changed forever. He became one of the greatest missionaries the Church has ever known.

St Paul didn’t just stay in one place. He travelled from city to city—by boat, by foot, through desert countryside and storms—because he wanted to tell everyone about Jesus. But St Paul did not just visit people. He started communities, founded churches, and then wrote letters to help them grow strong in their faith.

Let’s look at a few of those churches and what St Paul taught them:

1. The Church in Corinth – (Letters to the Corinthians)

Corinth was a big, busy city with people from all over. But there were problems—fighting, pride and confusion. St Paul wrote to the Corinthians in the church saying:

“You are the Body of Christ.” (1 Cor 12:27)

What does that mean? It means we are all important in the Church. Some are teachers, some are helpers, some are encouragers—but together, we are one team in Jesus. Just like in your catechism class, everyone matters!

2. The Church in Philippi – (Letter to the Philippians)

This was one of St Paul’s favourite communities. Even when St Paul was in prison, he wrote to them with joy!

“Rejoice in the Lord always!” (Phil 4:4)

Even in hard times, St Paul reminded them—and us—that Jesus is our joy. We can smile, sing, and share His love no matter what happens.

3. The Church in Ephesus – (Letter to the Ephesians)

Paul taught the people in Ephesus that being a Christian means living with love and unity.

“Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.” (Eph 4:32)

That’s something we can all do—in our families, schools, and churches. Be kind. Be forgiving. Be like Jesus.

4. The Church in Rome – (Letter to the Romans)

St Paul wrote to the Romans to explain how God's love is for everyone—not just a few people.

“Nothing can separate us from the love of God.” (Rom 8:39)

Isn’t that amazing? No matter what happens—when we feel afraid, or when we make mistakes—God still loves us.

What Can We Learn?

St Paul didn’t just build church buildings—he built communities of faith. He helped people believe, pray, and live like Jesus. And guess what? That work still continues today—in you!

Every time you:

• Pray with your family
• Help a friend
• Come to catechism
• Say something kind…

…you are helping build the Church just like St Paul did!

Words of encouragement:

So, children, remember this: You may not travel across the world like St Paul, but you can still be a missionary. You can still help build the Church—one heart at a time—by sharing the love of Jesus wherever you are.

Let’s ask Jesus to make us brave, joyful, and kind, just like St Paul.

Amen!

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GOING WHERE GOD SENDS YOU. ACTS OF THE APOSTLES AND MISSION OF ST PAUL

 

Going Where God Sends You

Acts of the Apostles and mission of St Paul

Hello boys and girls!

Today, I want to take you on an exciting adventure—one that’s full of ship journeys, new friends, brave speeches, and even a few surprises! This is the story found in the Acts of the Apostles, written by Saint Luke, and it tells us how the followers of Jesus shared His Love with the whole world.

1. What Is the Acts of the Apostles?

The Acts of the Apostles is like the sequel to the story of Jesus. After Jesus rose from the dead and returned to heaven, His friends—the apostles—did not just sit around. They went out to tell everyone the good news: that Jesus is alive and that He loves each one of us.

Saint Luke wrote this book to show us how the Holy Spirit gave the apostles courage, power and wisdom to spread the Gospel.

2. Meet Saint Paul – from persecutor to preacher!

Saint Paul wasn’t always a follower of Jesus. In fact, he used to hurt Christians. But one day, while traveling to a place called Damascus, St Paul saw a bright light and heard Jesus asking, “Saul, why are you persecuting Me?” From that moment on, everything changed. Paul became one of the greatest missionaries in history! 

In the days of Saint Paul, it was common to have two names (also known as dual names). Saint Paul had two names - Saul and Paul. From the moment that Saint Paul converted to Christianity, he was called Paul in the New Testament of the Holy Bible.

3. The missionary journeys – spreading the good news everywhere

St Paul went on three major missionary journeys. He walked, sailed, and even got shipwrecked! But he never gave up. Why? Because he knew Jesus was with him.

• First journey: St Paul travelled with St Barnabas. They went to cities like Antioch and Lystra, preaching to both Jews and Gentiles (non-Jews). Some listened, some did not—but Paul kept going
• Second journey: This time, St Paul had a new friend—St Silas! They visited places like Philippi, where they were thrown in prison. But even in jail, St Paul did not lose courage. He sang songs to God. And guess what? God sent an earthquake that set them free!
• Third journey: St Paul kept teaching in places like Ephesus. He taught people how to love Jesus and live holy lives. Crowds gathered to hear him speak!

4. What Can We Learn from St Paul?

• Be brave: St Paul faced danger, but he trusted God
• Share the good news of Jesus: St Paul talked about Jesus everywhere he went
• Never give up: Even when things got hard, St Paul kept going.

5. We are missionaries too!

You do not need to sail across the sea to be a missionary. You can share Jesus’ Love in your home, at school, and with your friends. When you are kind, when you forgive, when you invite someone to church—that’s being a missionary like St Paul!

Words of encouragement:

So remember, the Acts of the Apostles is not just a book—it’s an invitation! Jesus is calling you to be part of His story. Like S. Paul, let us say “yes” to Jesus and go wherever He sends us—with joy, with courage, and with love!

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THE FOUR GOSPELS OF MATTHEW, MARK, LUKE AND JOHN

 

The Four Gospels—Telling the Life of Jesus, the Son of God

Greetings, boys and girls!

Today, I want to take you on a very special journey—one that starts over 2,000 years ago in a little town called Bethlehem and which leads us through stories of love, miracles, truth and the greatest gift ever given. 

The greatest gift ever given is God's gift to us of His dearly beloved Son, Jesus Christ, so that we can learn to behave in a beautiful way like Jesus. When we try to behave like Jesus, this means that we are trying to become Christlike. 

To become Christlike means that we grow in grace and knowledge of God. We try to show the character, attitude and actions of Jesus which we read about in the gospels. 

In order to become Christlike, we need to practice virtues (good behaviour and high moral standards) just as Jesus did. The virtues of Jesus include love, humility, compassion, forgiveness, holiness and obedience to God's Will. 

This journey to learn more about Jesus is found in a very special part of the Bible called the gospels. 

What are the gospels?

The word “gospel” means “good news.” What is the good news? The good news is that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth to live with us, teach us, love us and save us.

In the Bible, there are four gospels or books about Jesus' good news. Each gospel or book tells us about the life of Jesus from a different point of view:

• The gospel according to Saint Matthew
• The gospel according to Saint Mark
• The gospel according to Saint Luke
• The gospel according to Saint John.

Think of these four disciples like four friends, each telling you the amazing story of Jesus—what He said, what He did, how He loved us all, and how He gave His life for us.

1. Saint Matthew – Jesus Is the Promised King

Saint Matthew was one of the twelve disciples of Jesus. He wrote the gospel so we would know Who Jesus Christ really is. St Matthew was writing especially for people who knew the old prophecies from the Old Testament—the promises God made to send a Saviour.

Saint Matthew shows us that Jesus is the King that God promised long ago. He tells us about:

• Jesus' family tree
• The visit of the wise men
• Jesus teaching on the mountain (called the Beatitudes),

Saint Matthew wants us to know that Jesus keeps God's promises.

2. Saint Mark – Jesus the Servant in Action

Saint Mark was a close companion and co-worker of St Peter, and the book He wrote about Jesus is believed to be based on St Peter's teachings and experiences. St Mark also accompanied St Paul and St Barnabas on their missionary journeys. During these journeys, Saints Paul, Barnabas and Mark witnessed to many people that Jesus is the Son of God Who came to earth to save us.

St Mark’s Gospel is the shortest—he gets right to the point! St Mark shows us that Jesus didn’t come to be famous. He came to serve others—to heal the sick, feed the hungry and help the hurting. St Mark tells us how:

• Jesus healed a blind man
• Jesus calmed a storm
• Jesus gave His Life on the cross to save us from our sins and to open the way to Heaven for us
• This means that if we try to live good lives, God will be very happy. Then after our time here on earth is complete, we can go to Heaven to be with God
• Jesus also died on the cross to break the power of the naughty fallen angel called the devil.

St Mark reminds us that being great means serving others, just as Jesus did.

3. Saint Luke – Jesus the Friend of everyone

Saint Luke was a doctor, and he loved telling stories about how Jesus cared for everyone—men, women, babies, children, rich, poor, even people others did not like.

St Luke tells us:

• The story of the Good Samaritan
• The story of the Prodigal Son
• How Jesus was born in a manger.

St Luke shows us that Jesus loves all people, no matter who they are.

4. Saint John – Jesus the Son of God

Saint John writes in a special, loving way. He does not just tell us what Jesus did—he helps us understand Who Jesus really is: the Son of God.

St John tells us:

• Jesus is the Word made flesh
• Jesus is the Light of the world
• Jesus is the Good Shepherd
• Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life.

St John wants us to understand and believe that Jesus is truly God, and by believing, we can have eternal life.

Why are the gospels important for us?

Because through them we:

• See Jesus in action
• Hear His Voice
• Feel Jesus' Love
• Know the way to follow Jesus, the Son of God.

The Gospels help us know Jesus—not just with our minds, but with our hearts.

How can you live the gospel?

You don’t have to wait to be a grown-up to live like Jesus. You can:

• Be kind to others like Jesus
• Tell the truth like Jesus
• Help those in need like Jesus
• Pray and listen to God like Jesus.

Each time you do these things, you are living the Good News.

Words of encouragement:

So, my dear children, when you open your Bible and read the gospels, remember this:

You are meeting the greatest Friend you’ll ever have.

You are reading the story of the One who loves you most—Jesus, the Son of God.

Through these stories, Jesus is calling you to follow Him, love like Him, and share His Light with the world.

Amen.

ACTIVITY;

Here is a colouring-in page for you. It shows God the Father sending Jesus His dear Son to us. The Holy Spirit is shown in the form of a dove, hovering over the Father. This picture reminds us how Jesus loves us all so much, and wants everyone to be happy and safe with Him in Heaven one day. 

Print out and colour in your picture. You may want to keep this beautiful picture above your bed, to remind you how much God has loved the world, and how blessed we are to have wonderful Jesus to turn to when we are happy, and when we have troubles. 

When you have problems, turn to dear Jesus and pray to Him. He will help you and guide you to make the right decisions.

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SPIRITUAL READING IS A WAY TO LEARN ABOUT GOD - PART TWO

 

Spiritual reading is a way to learn about God

Hello boys and girls!

Today, I want to talk to you about something really special: spiritual reading. Think about something you like to read. Maybe you enjoy reading exciting journeys, or stories about animals. Reading helps us go on adventures, learn new things and find out about heroes without ever leaving our room.

But did you know something even more amazing?

Reading is one of the ways we can learn about God.

When we open the Bible or our catechism books, we are not just reading an ordinary story. We are reading God’s story. Even more than that, we are learning about Who God is, what He wants for us and how much He loves us.

The Bible is like a letter from God to you. Imagine getting a letter from someone who loves you more than anyone else in the world. That is what the Bible is.

When you read about how God made the world
When you read about Moses parting the sea
When you read about Jesus healing people and teaching love - 

You are getting to know God better.

Every time you learn more about God, you grow stronger in your faith. Your heart becomes more like Jesus’ loving Heart. You start to see the world through God’s eyes: with love, kindness and hope.

Why is reading about God so important?

Spiritual reading helps you know God's Voice: when you read God's Word, you begin to understand how He speaks. God speaks through love, peace and truth

Spiritual reading helps your faith to grow: just as water helps flowers to grow, reading about God helps your faith to grow strong and beautiful

Spiritual reading shows you how to live:  God gives us wisdom in the Bible so that we can know what is right and how to treat others. God also shows us how to stay close to Him.

So what can you do?

• Try to read a little bit of the Bible every day: even one verse
• Ask your parents or catechism teacher to help you find stories about Jesus
• Talk about what you read. Tell someone your favourite Bible story and what it teaches you about God.

Remember that every time you open a book about God, you are opening a window into His heart. He is always excited to teach you more about His love.

Let us end with a short prayer:

"Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us books and stories that help us learn about You. Help us to love reading, especially the Bible, so that we may grow closer to You every day.

Amen."

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