Good Latin missal for 10 year old?

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Looking to get a good missal that is not too complicated but is not elementary either. Any suggestions?

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Those red missalettes available at most Latin Masses are probably a good place to begin. There are explanations for some of the priest’s actions in there as well. You can buy them from Ecclesia Dei, I think. Do realize they don’t have the correct Propers of the Mass, though.
 
We actually have those at our Church. I wasn’t sure if there was anything else. Thank you though 🙂

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Odell said:
Looking to get a good missal that is not too complicated but is not elementary either. Any suggestions?

Thanks in advance

Odell
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Are you sure he/she wouldn’t prefer a little complicated? Back in the day, I used the St. Joseph missal starting in about 3rd grade. I was very particular about ribbon placement and very proud of my ability to get it right. 😉 Of course, you know your child best but don’t underestimate the learning value of a little challenge.
 
The old “St. Joseph” missal, published up into the early '60’s worked great for my kids.
Still have a couple of them around somewhere. About 5" x 7" if I recall. Has some picture of the Mass in it. You can find them on EBAY now & then.
 
Looking to get a good missal that is not too complicated but is not elementary either. Any suggestions?
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It depends on the child’s reading skills. I would start with the red missalette already described, and then venture from there. The St. Andrew’s Missal is my favorite because of its attention to detail and extensive commentary, but it might be too much for a 10 year old. The Baronius Press Missal might work - It’s a step up from the red missalettes but less extensive than the St. Andrew’s. The Baronius Press Missal is also easier to read, especially the canon of the Mass.
 
corsair said:
The old “St. Joseph” missal, published up into the early '60’s worked great for my kids.
Still have a couple of them around somewhere. About 5" x 7" if I recall. Has some picture of the Mass in it. You can find them on EBAY now & then.
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I agree and wish it would go back into publication in a 1962 edition.
 
corsair said:
The old “St. Joseph” missal, published up into the early '60’s worked great for my kids.
Still have a couple of them around somewhere. About 5" x 7" if I recall. Has some picture of the Mass in it. You can find them on EBAY now & then.
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baliano said:
I agree and wish it would go back into publication in a 1962 edition.
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It was very popular in its day but this missal removed a lot of Latin, especially for the propers. Probably to save space but it makes the Mass much more difficult to follow. It’s easy to hold in the hands, however, but then so is the Angelus Press one.
 
ProVobis said:
It was very popular in its day but this missal removed a lot of Latin, especially for the propers. Probably to save space but it makes the Mass much more difficult to follow. It’s easy to hold in the hands, however, but then so is the Angelus Press one.
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I have no experience with the Angelus Press missal, I know my Baronius Press missal can be a bit unwieldy for a youngster (or senior like me) on occasion.
 
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