Magnificat has been helping the faithful access and reflect on Scripture readings for almost 30 years. Now, they’ve released a brand new bi-monthly magazine for kids 7-12, designed to spark curiosity and wonder in this generation.
Perhaps you’ve seen the Magnificat available at your parish or even have had a subscription. And if you notice a family with kids that seem particularly focused on the Mass, it might just be because they have a Magnifikid subscription to follow along with the Mass and understand the readings through reflections, comics, and activities.
Magnificat’s long-standing commitment to the richness of the faith through subscriptions you can hold in your hand and read, ponder, and re-read is one good reason to look forward to the new Magnifier magazine.
Magnifier is reminiscent of the Highlights magazines that millennials received in their mailboxes or read at the doctor’s office, but this magazine aims to foster appreciation for the beauty of the world and God’s presence.
Each magazine will center around a specific theme (the first 48-page edition centered on cathedrals) and the content will help kids to understand and appreciate a particular facet of our Catholic Church. Upcoming themes include mountains, bread, the first Christians, castles, and the Three Wise Men.
The inaugural issue, which parents can preview here, brought a look at the history of cathedrals, how they came about in the Middle Ages, some stunning photography of cathedrals around the world, and a pull-out poster.
How appropriate that a magazine that provides a space to reflect on the sacred is launching with an issue on sacred spaces!
The issues are jam-packed with something for every kid. For the visually inclined, there’s a comic and a drawing contest. For curious kids, there’s detailed (but fun!) information about how a cathedral is built. For the avid readers, there’s a short story, book reviews, and interviews with people involved in building cathedrals. There’s history, a craft, and some games.
For parents who want to give their kids the thrill of finding a magazine in their mailbox that also helps them grow in faith and wonder, Magnifier is a great option. And with the variety of articles and activities, this publication could be a fit for siblings of several ages at once. It’d also be a great resource in a parish or school library or for Catholic school or religious education kids.
With a gap in high quality magazines for kids – especially for Catholic kids - the launch of the English-language Magnifier is a welcome addition to Magnificat’s offerings.
