Celebrate & Remember, Reconciliation Child's Book

By Regina Anne Kelly

Book Overview

Celebrate and Remember prepares children for the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation and the Sacrament of the Eucharist. Through the effective process of liturgical catechesis, preparation for these Sacraments takes place not only by learning about the rites but also through the rites that are going to be celebrated. It is a process that will result in a deeper understanding and more meaningful celebration of these important Sacraments.

This child's book captivates children with

- an opening prayer

- We Listen: Scripture story with an on-page activity

- We Learn: doctrinal instruction with an on-page activity

- Heart-to-Heart: an experiential story that shows how the Scripture and doctrine can be lived out

- We Pray: a closing prayer celebration

Special chapter features include

- key words bolded and defined in the glossary

- take-home activities

- sidebars that explore the saints, unique aspects of our faith, and the signs and symbols of our faith

The child's book also contains an illustration of the Reconciliation Room, a step-by-step guide to the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation with instructions for preparing for it, an age-appropriate examination of conscience, traditional Catholic prayers, and an illustrated glossary.

The Subcommittee on the Catechism, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has found this child book, copyright 2011, to be in conformity with the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

The interior pages are now printed in black and white.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1599820692
• ISBN13: 9781599820699
• Release Date: May 2011
• Publisher: Saint Mary's Press
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.84 lbs.
• Grade Range: Grades 1 to 4