Order Now! Papal Conclave Book: “Habemus Papam? Do We Have a Pope?”
Want to bring Church history to life for your students? My new book, Habemus Papam? Do We Have a Pope?, is a great way to introduce kids to the process of choosing a Catholic pope. This Papal Conclave book combines real stories from past papacies with a simple, engaging structure that helps students understand how popes are elected—and why it matters.
This isn’t just a story—it’s a look into Church history through the lives of real popes.
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The book highlights stories of past popes, so your kids will learn Catholic history while reflecting on the current conclave.
Each short story invites you to reflect:
“What kind of leader is the Church looking for today?”
“Who might be the next pope?“
Your kids will learn about…
- St. John Paul II, the first non-Italian pope in over 400 years.
- Pope Benedict XVI, a brilliant theologian with decades of Vatican experience.
- Pope Francis, the first Jesuit pope—and the first pope from the Americas!
And that’s just the beginning! This book also introduces Saint Peter, Pope Sixtus II, Pope Damasus I, Pope Celestine V, Pope Innocent III, Pope Julius II, Pope Gregory XII, Pope Paul VI, and Pope John XXIII.
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This Papal Conclave book has a fun, repeating structure—
“Habemus Papam? Do we have a pope? No, we don’t have a pope yet!”—
even younger students will love jumping in to participate. It’s interactive, educational, and great for multi-age learning.
Older students (and grown-ups!) will enjoy the extra background paragraphs and bonus facts on each pope’s life and leadership. It’s a fantastic resource for sparking curiosity and building Catholic knowledge.
Here’s a link to order the book on Amazon, or you can get a PowerPoint version to project in your classroom!
📖✨ Let’s explore the conclave together—and pray for the next pope!
Why You’ll Love Habemus Papam? Do We Have a Pope? Papal Conclave Book
This book is more than a cute story—it’s a valuable teaching tool. It supports multiple learning levels, making it ideal for mixed-age classrooms, homeschool families, and parish programs. Younger kids will enjoy the rhythm and repetition, while older students can dive deeper into Church history with the extended pope bios.
It’s also a great conversation starter. Kids will naturally start asking questions like, “What does a pope do?” or “Can someone from our country become pope?”—opening the door for discussions about leadership, service, and the global Church.
Most importantly, this book helps students see the Church as a living, breathing family of faith—with real people, real stories, and real decisions shaping the world. Whether you’re prepping for a conclave unit, looking for a First Communion gift, or adding to your classroom library, this book will bring joy, insight, and a whole lot of “Habemus Papam!” energy.
Don’t miss out…order a Papal Conclave book TODAY to make sure it arrives before the conclave begins!
First Communion Gift Idea!
While you’re on Amazon…check out this First Communion gift idea!
This Catholic Saints & the Eucharist Puzzle Book is a perfect way to help kids connect with the Eucharist in a hands-on way. It’s full of word scrambles, cryptograms, and puzzles that introduce 23 saints who had a deep love for the Eucharist.
You can download the file to print and use in your classroom, or order printed books if you want something ready to gift. Whether it’s for your students, your own kids, or a godchild preparing for their big day, this is an easy, meaningful way to keep the focus on faith.
May Catholic Kids Bulletin
***There are THREE ways to get Catholic Kids Bulletins***
- ✨ 1. Enjoy a FREE Download!
- I created these bulletins as a new mom who couldn’t afford resources like this for my kiddos. So, these will always be free for anyone who needs them! Free downloads are made available a week or two before each new month begins.
- ✨2. Monthly Purchase
- Not ready to commit to a full year? No problem! You can buy this month’s bulletins for just $9 to help support my small business.
- ✨3. Full-Year Purchase
- Save time and get the entire YEAR of Catholic Kids Bulletins in one easy download! This comprehensive resource includes both Spanish and English versions, covering every Sunday and Holy Day of Obligation. This page includes detailed descriptions of the bulletins if you want more information.
- ✝️ Weekly Gospel Connection:
- Each bulletin includes a coloring page that reflects the week’s Gospel reading.
- ✨ Saint of the Week:
- Each week highlights a Catholic Saint, inspiring kids with the stories of holy men and women.
- ✍️ Weekly Activities:
- Kids can dive into fun activities, which are different every week. The bulletins may include Psalm tracing, mazes, color-by-number, puzzles, and word searches.
- ✔️Mass Liturgy Outline:
- The top of each bulletin features an outline of the Mass, helping kids learn the order and structure of the liturgy as they follow along.
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If you like these bulletins and likewise want to extend the learning about the Mass, check out these activities!
May Catholic Kids Bulletin
Mayo Boletín para Niños Católicos
April Bulletins include…
- ✝️ Easter Season
- ✝️ Saint Joan of Arc
- ✝️ Saint Joseph the Worker
- ✝️ Saint Philip Neri: These would be a fun way to help kids remember about Philip Neri–can you figure out why?
- ✝️ Blessed Imelda Lambertini: I learned about Blessed Imelda from this Glory Stories CD; it’s a great EASY way to learn about the saints!
- ✝️ Mary, Mother of God
- ✝️ Ascension will be moved to Sunday in most parishes, but some churches will celebrate Ascension on Thursday and read the 7th Sunday of Easter readings on the Sunday. Choose whichever bulletins work for your areas.
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