2018 Reprint of 1954 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. The late Mary Reed Newland was a pioneer in adult religious education. She was especially interested in helping people come to know and love the Bible. A wife, mother of seven, lay leader, artist, social advocate, friend, storyteller, gourmet cook, and biographer of saints, she also produced a television series on storytelling and teaching the Bible to children. She is the author of many books, including The Year and Our Children: Planning the Family Activities for Christian Feasts and Seasons. In this book she instructs parents on molding the child in Christian living.