Interest in the Latin Mass is steadily growing, an unexpected blessing during the Covid lockdowns, and many Catholics are just now learning about this rite. If you’re a new Latin Mass goer (or visitor), or have children and want them to get more out of each Mass, TAN has just published a beautiful new missal that you’ll want to add to your library!
Featuring the soft, richly detailed artwork of Adalee Hude, Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus: An Introductory Latin Missal for Children is a slim, hardbound volume that’s easy to take along to church. It’s title echoes the words of the ancient hymn “holy, holy, holy.”
This isn’t a missal in the traditional sense that every word of the Mass, and all the movements of the priest and altar servers are included. Instead, it goes through the entire Mass, covering the main components, with Latin and the English translation following.
The book actually begins with a glimpse of the priest vesting for mass, with the various garments identified, and then processing out into the church.
The refined beauty of Adalee Hugh’s liturgical art reverently illustrates the depth of the Latin Mass, and it stands out in stark contrast to so much of what passes for “art” in most children’s books today. As parents of ten children, we’ve seen our fair share! With so much marketed to youth that is mundane at best, crude and ugly at its worst, works like this new TAN missal will uplift their minds and feed their souls, hungry for truth and beauty.
This illustration from the book masterfully captures the “Mass of the Ages,” as we see the faithful from the earliest centuries up to the present day participating in the Latin rite.
An Introductory Latin Missal for Children will open a child’s eyes to the spiritual reality behind the Mass where the angels “come down in myriads from Paradise and take their stations about our altars in adoration to intercede for us,” along with the saints who are named in the canon. (Saint Leonard) Echoing this same thought was Saint Augustine: “The angels surround and help the priest when he is celebrating Mass.” We often remind our children that their Guardian Angel is ever present, but how often do we tell them what’s going on behind the scenes at every Mass?
Sanctus, Sanctus, Sanctus: An Introductory Latin Missal for Children is available NOW and at $22.95 is worth every penny (most children’s missals cost between $20 to $40). It’s hardback and thus sturdier than the paper versions out there that can’t take much of a beating.
There’s also a big 40% sale coming up in July, and I’ll be sure to share more details then!
This approachable guide to the Latin Mass will be a joy to children, and a gentle guide for any Catholic who is curious and just starting to learn about the old rite which is making a resurgence now!
Giveaway: Our friends at TAN books will be giving away a copy of this new book to one of my readers. Just leave a question or comment on this blog post to enter. US residents only, must be 18 or older. Winner must reply to notification within 48 hours or an alternate will be drawn. Promotion ends on June 27th.
I’m so excited to get this new children’s Missal. I’ve been looking for one my kids will like. This one looks perfect.
How exciting. This book is on my wish list!
What beautiful pictures! I’m looking forward to getting this book for some Grand Children!
Definitely a great gift idea!
I can’t wait to get this for my kids!
After not being able to find just the right missal for my littles after looking the details of this one over I think it’s perfect for all of them.
It’s great to see a new Latin Mass missal. Can’t wait to get my hands on this. Thanks!
I’m excited to get a copy of this book for my 4 young boys.
Our family just converted and feel in love with the Latin Mass. I have been looking for a book for my 10 year old this one would be perfect.
This would make a beautiful gift!
This book looks beautiful! So happy to see a book showing the beauty of the Latin Mass!
May this be a blessing to many. I am 68 and remember this from my youth
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I think my 9 year old would absolutely love this! My older kids might be past the target audience, but I think they’d still learn from it as we are only 1 year new to the traditional Mass. Beautiful book!
Can’t wait to see this book! It looks well done 🙂
I’m excited about this book! I can’t wait to see it in person!
What a beautiful book. I can’t wait to get one for my little ones.
The artwork is gorgeous! I’ve been following brightlyhude for a while, love Adalee’s work!
Pam, your name was drawn at random as the winner! I’ll send you an email. – Anne Marie
The artwork is beautiful, just like the Latin Mass. Our oldest is 7 and has expressed his interest in learning the language. This might be an addition to our homeschool routine this fall!
Thank you for suggesting this as part of a homeschool curricula. An inspired idea!
The book looks beautiful! Can’t wait to get one!
Looking forward to getting this book for my son!
Beautiful pictures! Looks very engaging.
I’m definitely going to be buying a couple of these for the kids!