Uniquely Adapted for Learners in K–8 and Those New to the Catholic Faith
At the heart of Pillars of Faith are two companion sets of Bibles and Catechisms, uniquely adapted and condensed from their adult counterparts for learners in grades K–8. Each set includes three progressive levels of readability, learning, and discipleship, ensuring seamless integration with Pillars of Faith at every stage.
Ascension's initial release of grades K–2 for Fall 2026 will introduce the first resource from each of these sets: The Great Adventure Catholic Bible for Young Beginners and Ascension's Catechism for Young Beginners.
Great Adventure Catholic Bible for Young Beginners, Classroom Edition
Condensed and Adapted from the RSV-2CE
This first-of-its kind Bible introduces young learners to the complete story of salvation using Jeff Cavins’ award-winning Bible Timeline® color-coded learning system from The Great Adventure. Featuring text from all 73 books that is simplified, condensed, and adapted from the RSV-2CE, it pairs faithful content with vibrant sacred art to help children build biblical literacy and grow in love with God’s Word from an early age.
The Ascension Catechism for Young Beginners, Classroom Edition
Adapted from the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The first-ever children’s Catechism by Ascension introduces the four catechetical pillars of the Faith—Creed, Sacraments, Life in Christ, and Prayer—in language young learners can understand, using Ascension’s color-coded Foundations of Faith approach. Presented in a clear, Q&A format covering 400 questions with age-appropriate explanations, Ascension’s new Catechism makes learning the Faith accessible, building strong catechetical literacy from an early age.
Bringing Families Together through Scripture and Tradition
Ascension's brand-new Bibles and Catechisms for K–8 learners use matching verses and paragraph numbers that align to The Great Adventure Catholic Bible and the Catechism of the Catholic Church: Ascension Edition to help children and parents build strong biblical and catechetical literacy together. Explore the adult editions and see how parents can learn with their children.