Catacombs Mysteries

For grown-ups

For parents, grandparents, and teachers

The Catacombs Mysteries are chapter books for ages 7 to 10 that pair a modern-day mystery with a real Bible story. Kids come for the adventure and spend time with a Bible story and a key verse along the way.

How the books work

A real mysterySomeone is sneaking into a secret time portal and changing Bible stories. Will and Molly have to figure out what changed and fix it.
A key verseEach book has a Bible verse that Will and Molly say together to travel through time.
The Bible storyThe back of each book has the Bible story itself, in language kids can read, so families can see what really happened.

About the free games

Each book has its own game. The first game is free to play. To unlock the other five, a parent or grandparent enters an email once on each device. Kids solve puzzles, hear any page read aloud, and finish with Bible Story Time and a put-it-in-order challenge.

Go to the games

Talk about it

Questions to use at bedtime, around the table, or in Sunday school after reading each book.

Book 1 · Noah's Ark

Secret of the Catacombs

Key verse: Isaiah 41:13

  1. When were Will and Molly afraid? How did God help them?
  2. People may have laughed at Noah, but he obeyed God. When is it hard to do the right thing?
  3. The rainbow is God's promise. What does it tell us about God?

Book 2 · Baby Moses

The Vanishing Act

Key verse: Ecclesiastes 4:9

  1. When did Will and Molly need each other on their mission?
  2. Moses's mother and sister were brave and creative. How did they help save him?
  3. Who is someone who helps you, and how can you help them?

Book 3 · The Garden of Eden

The Beginning of the End

Key verse: Romans 8:39

  1. Molly had doubts in the garden. How did Will help her?
  2. Even after Adam and Eve disobeyed, God made them clothes. How does God show He loves us when we mess up?
  3. When is it hard to trust God? What can help you?

Book 4 · David and Goliath

The Stone of Courage

Key verse: 2 Timothy 1:7

  1. When were Will and Molly scared? What helped them be brave?
  2. David was a kid, but he trusted God to help him face a giant. What feels like a "giant" problem for you?
  3. God gives us power, love, and a sound mind. How did Will and Molly use their minds on their mission?

Book 5 · Jonah

The Sea of Truth

Key verse: James 4:7

  1. Molly thought garlic would fight evil. What did Mr. Beezerly say God gives us instead?
  2. Jonah ran away from what God asked him to do. Has God ever asked you to do something that felt too hard?
  3. God showed mercy to Nineveh, even though they were Israel's enemies. Who can you show kindness to this week?

Book 6 · Joseph

The Brothers' Plan

Key verse: 1 Corinthians 16:13

  1. Will and Molly felt like "just kids," not superheroes. How did God use them anyway?
  2. Joseph forgave his brothers after they hurt him. Is there someone you need to forgive?
  3. God made something good out of something bad for Joseph. Has that ever happened to you?

For churches and classrooms

The games are free to use in Sunday school, children's church, and Christian classrooms. They work well on a shared screen with the class reading along, or on tablets in small groups. The books make great gifts for birthdays, Christmas, Easter, and end-of-year rewards.