Help children prepare to receive the sacrament of reconciliation with this engaging story-based activity book. Children will gain familiar context for God's great gift of forgiveness. They will draw and color pictures, solve puzzles, and read Bible stories while learning kid-sized lessons about big concepts like baptismal grace, original sin, penance, and much more.

The Sacrament of Confession is often misunderstood by children and adults alike. While your child is preparing for his first Confession, it's easy for you both to feel overwhelmed. And even if first Confession was a while ago, perhaps you wish that you and your child had a better understanding of the sacrament. A Little Book about Confession for Children explains the hows and whys of going to Confession. It includes step-by-step instructions for preparing and receiving this beautiful sacrament of healing, which draws us into the infinite mercy of God. The book even provides an examination of conscience just for kids. Everything you and your child need to know about the Sacrament of Reconciliation (or Confession) can be found in this informative little book with charming four-color illustrations. Perfect for preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time, this little book is sure to be used over and over again.

Whether its been a few months or several years since parents have been to Confession, theyll find this refreshing resource helpful as they prepare children for First Reconciliation. Its filled with practical advice and detailed explanations of what happens before, during and after the sacrament. With an Imprimatur, and a collection of family prayers, its the perfect take-home resource for every parent in your sacramental program.

A Catholic boy describes preparations for his First Holy Communion, the ceremony itself, and how it feels to be with Jesus in a special new way.

Preparing for First Eucharist was developed for teachers and catechists of First Communion or First Eucharist preparation programs to supplement the formation of Children preparing for the reception of the Eucharist. It is intended to help teach children to participate actively, fully, and fruitfully in the Eucharist celebration. The activities in this book correlate to the Catechism of the Catholic Church and to Sacramentum Caritatis. (The exhortation of Pope Benedict XVI) Grades 1-3

The New St. Joseph First Communion Catechism from, Catholic Book Publishing contains the revised text of, the Official Baltimore Catechism No. 0 in a, user-friendly format and design. Written for Grades 1, and 2, this First Communion Catechism explains Catholic, doctrine with the aid of many exclusive features, including a large number of pictures to help children, understand each lesson. Extensive use of Sacred, Scripture demonstrates the basis of Catholic doctrine, and brings it to life. The New St. Joseph First, Communion Catechism from Catholic Book Publishing, combines a contemporary viewpoint and language with a, solid time-tested exposition of Catholic Church, teachings.