About The Author
Emily Koczela is the founder and director of the Very Young Catholics Project. A lifelong Catholic, lawyer, and former Chief Financial Officer for a network of Catholic schools, Emily is also a mother of six and grandmother of fifteen (and counting!).
Her travels to Mass in more than a dozen countries revealed the beautiful unity of Catholic faith across cultures, inspiring her to create this global Catholic children’s book series.
Emily has the support of priests and parishes around the world and often reflects on these words from the Eucharistic Prayer:
“You never cease to gather a people to yourself, so that from the rising of the sun to its setting a pure sacrifice may be offered to your name.”
Featured Articles
Emily loves sharing the story of the Very Young Catholics Project and her experiences of the Church around the world. These articles offer a glimpse into her journey and the inspiration behind the books.
Catholic Herald – A heartfelt conversation with Emily about the beginnings of the Very Young Catholics Project and her dream of helping children see the beauty of a global faith.
The Pillar – Emily reflects on her time in Kazakhstan and the vibrant life of the Church there, showing how faith unites communities across cultures.
More About the Project
In the video below, Emily Koczela shares the heart of the Very Young Catholic Project, a kids’ book series that brings to life the everyday faith and culture of Catholic children around the world. These stories help kids see how faith connects us all, no matter where we live.