{"product_id":"early-church-heroes-ciel-publishing-9781649921253","title":"Early Church Heroes: True Stories of Courage, Sacrifice, and Unbreakable Faith from the First Christians","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour child knows every superhero. It's time they met thirteen real ones.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong before cathedrals and stained glass, being a Christian took courage. Early Church Heroes tells the true stories of thirteen men, women, and children from the Church's first centuries - told honestly, warmly, and at just the right level for readers ages 8-12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeet Stephen, who forgave the men who were hurting him. Tarcisius, a boy trusted to carry the greatest treasure in Rome. Blandina, the servant girl who outlasted an arena. Lawrence, who faced the worst day of his life with a joke. Agnes, who stood alone before an empire and did not bend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery chapter gives your child: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story, told like a story - not a lecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe world they lived in: the history around each hero, made simple\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat made them heroic: the virtue at the heart of each life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA short prayer from each hero, written for a child to pray tonight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhere history and tradition differ, the book says so honestly - parents and catechists can trust what's on the page. Thirteen full-color illustrations, one for every hero. A free companion Family Activity Kit (puzzles, a maze, all thirteen prayers, and the prayers read aloud) is included via the link inside the book.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect for Catholic families, First Communion and Confirmation seasons, homeschool history, and every young reader who needs to know that faith has heroes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ciel Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 164992125X\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781649921253\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Confienza Consulting, LLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/14\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 90\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.29lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.19d","brand":"Ciel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49174519644415,"sku":"9781649921253","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/early-church-heroes-ciel-publishing-9781649921253","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}