St. Junipero Serra Minibook

St. Junipero Serra Minibook

Saint Junipero Serra staple bound minibook BK127 is a printed 28-page Catholic minibook that introduces the life, missionary work, and historical legacy of Saint Junipero Serra. Designed for concise reading and easy reference, it offers a focused overview of the Apostle of California, from Mallorca and Mexico to the California missions.

• 28 printed pages in a staple-bound minibook format for quick reading and study
• Covers his early priesthood in Mallorca, missionary service in Mexico, and work in California
• Explains why he is known as the Apostle of California and founder of the California Missions
• Includes discussion of Mission Santa Barbara, San Juan Capistrano, and Carmel Mission
• Useful for Catholic education, saint study, parish groups, homeschool lessons, and personal devotion

Unlike a long academic biography, this minibook gives a compact, accessible account that is easy to use for feast day reading, classroom discussion, RCIA enrichment, or confirmation saint research. It also highlights places associated with Serra, including California mission sites and his shrine at Carmel Mission, where he is buried.

Written by Bob and Penny Lord and published by Journeys of Faith, this booklet presents a Catholic perspective on a widely discussed saint while keeping the format practical for travel, gifting, or prayer corner reading. For those looking for a short Catholic book on Saint Junipero Serra, this edition provides clear biographical context and mission history in a portable printed format.