Thomas the Apostle: Builder and Believer

Publisher Marketing: Saints are real-life heroes and heroines of faith who inspire us by their virtues to become more like Christ. In this series of beautifully illustrated early reader books, real stories of saints come to life and connect with today's children, ages 4 to 9. Thomas witnessed Jesus preaching, performing miracles, and dying on a cross. Hearing about Jesus' resurrection, Thomas declared he would believe only when he saw Jesus himself. When Jesus appeared to him, Thomas said, "My Lord and my God!" He wanted to bring Jesus' presence to people in other lands and traveled to Persia and India, building churches and evangelizing.. His feast day is July 3 and he is the patron of builders and architects, as well as the Apostle of India. Contributor Bio:  Yoffie, Barbara Barbara Yoffie has been in Catholic education for 35 years as both a primary grades classroom teacher and religion education coordinator. Currently, she is the coordinator of religious education at St. Clement of Rome Elementary School, St. Louis, MO. She is a well-known presenter on a variety of topics, including seasons of the Church year, saints, creative activities, and praying with children. Yoffie has a master's degree in religious education administration from Loyola University, New Orleans, a bachelor's degree in art education, and a certificate of religious studies, from Paul VI Institute, St. Louis. She is the author of several pamphlets and booklets on saints and choosing confirmation saints. Contributor Bio:  Albrecht, Jeff Jeff Albrecht has illustrated for Disney, Warner Bros., Marvel, DC Comics, and other entertainment companies. His animation has been seen on Cartoon Network. His Christian illustration credits include Master Books (A is for Adam, N is for Noah), Bayard Inc. (Living Faith Kids), and Concordia Publishing House. He enjoys working in different styles from his studio in the St. Louis area.