Family Business, Through the Christian Year with Father Fred

This collection of straightforward stories is to be used in teaching young Christian pupils to understand the significance of God and His Church. The stories centre on the life of a fictional Priest in an ordinary parish, and the local Christian families that he serves. There is a story for each Sunday and Holy Day of the Christian Year. The theme of each is tied in with a particular Bible quotation and thus relates to a specific Bible teaching. An example tale is that of the owner of a sweetshop whose business is threatened by a new candy store. His customers desert him but soon return because he always gives extra sweets at no extra cost while the profit-driven candy store "has no mercy". This text corresponds to Luke's teaching that if you give in "good measure" you will receive the same in return. The author has provided a comprehensive set of stories that are short and to the point. He writes in a clear and direct style making use of quiet humour and gentle irony to hold the audience's attention. The work offers a genuine solution to any teacher of the Christian religion who may experience difficulty in imparting their theological knowledge to their young pupils.