The four volumes in the Saint Joseph Catechism for Young Catholics series endeavor to assist catechists and educators in the spiritual formation of the youths in their care as well as parents who are raising their children in the Faith.

This series has been found to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church by the Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.

The first volume was developed for children in Grades 1 and 2, with a focus on teaching the fundamental beliefs, practices, and prayers of the Faith to those preparing for First Communion.

Uses an effective Question-and-Answer format to convey the essential elements of Catholic doctrine Presents God, Creation, Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit, the Church, the Sacraments, Sin, the Life of Grace, the Moral Life, Mary and the Saints, and Union with God in Heaven in an orderly way so that children can easily retain information with greater understanding Includes two Appendices: the first provides the Ten Commandments, the Beatitudes, and the Duties of Catholics, while the second offers a General Prayers section and the Holy Days of Obligation in an illustrated format Illustrated in full color throughout Provides parents with the opportunity to share God's truths within the closeness, caring, and love of family