Remembrance of My First Holy Communion (Boys)
Remembrance of My First Holy Communion, by Sister Mary Theola and illustrated by George Angelini, is a beloved, timeless Catholic keepsake missal designed specifically for kids receiving their First Holy Communion.
This "Traditions edition" of Remembrance of My First Holy Communion, designed for young boys, is not a storybook or deep theology dive--it is a personal, portable prayer companion that marks the big day: the moment a child first receives Jesus in the Eucharist. Parents and godparents gift it as a memento, often with room for names, dates, photos, or notes. What makes Remembrance of My First Holy Communion important? It turns a one-time sacrament into a lifelong tool--helping children (and later adults) stay connected to Mass, prayer, and faith. Popular in Catholic families; many adults often open their childhood copy decades later for nostalgia or quick devotions.
Remembrance of My First Holy Communion features:
128 pagesGilded, gold-edged pagesFull color illustrationsPresentation pagePadded cover Order of the MassVarious PrayersPages for personal prayersStations of the CrossImprimaturNihil ObstatOverall Summary
Remembrance of My First Holy Communion is a slim, child-friendly book that packs the full Order of Mass (authorized text), plus extras to build understanding and habit: Bible bits, daily prayers, sacraments info, especially Reconciliation, the Rosary, the Ten Commandments. Vivid pictures make it fun and less intimidating, gentle, colorful art that draws little eyes to Jesus. It is about remembrance, not just the ceremony, but carrying that grace forward.
Key Sections
Remembrance of My First Holy Communion is organized as a mini-missal with these main sections.
Order of the Mass (everything from Sign of the Cross to Final Blessing)
Favorite Gospel Stories (simple retellings to show why Eucharist matters)Prayers and Devotions (daily ones, like morning/evening, plus special Communion thanks)The Rosary (how-to, mysteries)The Ten Commandments (basic moral guide)Information on the Sacraments (focus on Reconciliation/Confession and Eucharist)Additional Helps (like Way of the Cross in some versions, or child-friendly explanations)Key Themes
Eucharist as real encounter -- Jesus comes personally; it is joy, not just ritual.Preparation and purity -- Ties in Confession; a clean heart makes Holy Communion sweeter.Lifelong faith habits -- Prayers, Mass, Rosary--devotions to keep doing after the big day.Child-centered wonder -- Colorful art and simple words make mysteries approachable.Family and memory -- A keepsake to treasure, revisit, pass down, it helps to mark growth in grace.Visit us at https: //catholicbookpublishing.com/ for more Catholic Bibles, Books and resources to nourish your faith.