Discovering The Vatican

Explore Vatican City like never before! Pack your curiosity and imagination for an exciting Catholic adventure through the heart of the Church. With comic-book-style illustrations, interactive activities, puzzles, maps, trivia, and hands-on challenges, Andiamo! Let’s Go Explore the Vatican! makes learning about the Vatican and Catholic history fun for children, families, classrooms, and Catholic schools.

Travel from the magnificent St. Peter’s Basilica to the breathtaking Sistine Chapel, while discovering hidden corners, mysterious underground passages, the Vatican Gardens, and fascinating landmarks throughout Vatican City. Along the way, kids can solve secret codes, complete mazes, connect the dots, color, draw, and test their knowledge while learning about the Catholic Faith.

Meet famous popes, discover the courageous Swiss Guards, and learn about legendary artists such as Michelangelo and Raphael. Explore the stories, symbols, traditions, and history behind some of the Vatican’s most remarkable works of art and architecture.

Inside, children will discover:

• 10 surprising facts about Vatican City
• How a pope is elected
• The history and significance of the Holy Door
• The meaning of ancient Christian symbols and designs
• Fascinating stories about popes, saints, artists, and Vatican landmarks
• Why Catholics from around the world make pilgrimages to the Vatican, especially during Jubilee Years
• Fun puzzles, games, maps, trivia, coloring activities, and challenges

Perfect for Catholic families, homeschoolers, classrooms, Catholic schools, religious education programs, and young pilgrims, this interactive Vatican activity book transforms Church history and Catholic education into an unforgettable adventure.

Sourced from Sophia Institute Press, Andiamo! Let’s Go Explore the Vatican! is an engaging guide for curious kids who want to discover the Vatican, explore Catholic history, and learn more about the beauty and traditions of the Catholic Church—all while having fun.