The Catechism of the Catholic Church states that a Christian family should be a miniature church, where family members strengthen one another in faith and outdo one another in their zeal for God. Children, being the blessing of God and fruits of a family, should be brought up to know, love and serve God. They are the future and hope of the Church, as St John Paul II says.
Bringing up children in faith requires going to their levels and engaging them at their innocent, playful, vibrant, inquisitive, energetic and creative best. This is what Kairos Buds strives to achieve.
Kairos Buds is the Catholic magazine for children aged 3 to 12 years, where focus is on 6 to 12 year-olds. This 36-page monthly magazine fits easily in their little hands, sits beautifully in their hearts, and is a delight to their little selves. The perfect ‘friend’ to know and understand their Catholic faith, Kairos Buds helps children see how beautiful indeed is the Catholic Church.
Through cartoons, children come to learn stories from the Bible, lives of the great saints as well as about Christian life as God’s children and in families. They understand different aspects of our great and awesome Catholic Church in Divine Familia – where they develop deeper bonds of faith, Pilgrimage – where they come to know famous Catholic churches around the world, and in Faith and Reason – which shows how faith and science are good friends.
Kairos Buds is also a magazine by children. Understanding the faith from a child’s perspective is what Little Writers is about. My Story has children writing about their own testimonies of faith and God experiences. And My Canvas showcases their artistic prowess.
Children need an all-round development, and this is ensured through the Smart Mind Healthy Body section of Kairos Buds. They are introduced to good books, movies and social media through Luminous Library; sound physical, mental and emotional health through Take Care; developing soft skills in Wings to Win as well as a dose of humour in Just Laugh/Holy Humour. Being naturally inquisitive, children can find answers to their questions on faith and life in Q&A, answered alternatively by a priest and a social work doctor. Parents too benefit from Kairos Buds through the Smart Parenting articles. It is not exaggeration when we say that Kairos Buds is enjoyed by every member of the family, irrespective of age!
Through its many activity pages, Kairos Buds is able to engage children in their artistic and mental skills. Brain Gym and Puzzles try to help them work their minds, while Colour Me, Word of Life, Learn to Draw, bring out the Christian artists in them with art and Scripture.
Kairos Buds magazine is designed to delight the hearts of children and ‘capture’ them for the Lord. With every page a visual treat, content to inform, engage, illumine and amaze, Kairos Buds is quickly emerging as the best Catholic magazine for children.
To all parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts, Catechism teachers, priests and religious – if you want to give the gift of faith, if you want the seeds of the Catholic faith to grow and bloom in the lives of your children, Kairos Buds is your ‘watering can’ through which flow Living Waters of the Eternal Word.
Please use the below links to subscribe, know more about the magazines, view the sample magazines, watch the promo videos, Bishop’s message, and magazine reviews.
Kairos Buds : http://www.jykairosmedia.org/kairosbuds
Rev. Sr. Rini Chacko MSMHC
Kairos Buds is a channel of blessing to the family, especially young minds, inculcating love for Jesus and strengthening them in the Catholic faith.
It is a wonderful catechetical tool for the children to grow in love of Jesus through prayers, Bible verses, creatively expressing of their talents through colorful painting, reading stories, etc.
I found it extremely valuable and I am sure it will be equally valuable for parents and guardians of children in guiding them on the right way.
His Excellency Thomas Dabre, Bishop of Pune Diocese, India
I have always regarded Jesus Youth, as a special gift to the Church. I am deeply impressed by their love of Jesus. They also have an inspiring sense of being on mission. I wish to congratulate them for the good work that they have been doing for the children of 4-12 years age group, called Kairos Buds. The foundations for a meaningful life in the future are laid in early childhood. If we want the Church of the future to be fired with zeal, for the mission of Jesus, then we must pay special attention to our children. And that is what the Jesus Youth have been doing.
Chris Bristow, Chicago, USA
I was introduced to Kairos Buds by my sister who gifted the magazine to my kids. They are 5 and 6-years-old. Although they are not old enough to read well, they were very interested in looking at the pictures and doing the crafts in the magazine. The content is very informative and has good articles from kids around the world. It has good pieces for parents too.
Kairos Buds is a very good faith magazine for kids and I can see that it will be very helpful in faith formation in children during the times that we live in now.
I appreciate all those involved in and taking an effort to ensure our children are brought up in the Catholic faith.
Jackline Julia DSouza, Malayasia
Kairos Buds magazine is a comprehensive package of faith and related matters for children. It is heart-warming to see the articles written by children which is a reflection of the faith they have. Quiz, puzzles, art, etc., it has everything to keep the children engaged till the last page.
Sr. Yhulhung Teresa Chothe, Nagaland, India
Kairos Buds is an amazing magazine to inculcate the Catholic faith in children. With its picturesque cartoons on the Bible, lives of the saints and related articles, children are thrilled. Really good to find kids keeping themselves busy with the puzzles, cryptogram and art pages. Such an effective tool is Kairos Buds!