Children's Books

This hardbound, gold-embossed First Communion Bible contains pages of colorful images, child-friendly stories on the lives of young Saints, daily Catholic prayers, including how to pray the Rosary, and explanations of the Seven Sacraments.

This elegant edition also contains an explanation of the Mass. The treasures found in this gift Bible, a Douay-Rheims translation, will multiply the Graces received in the Sacrament of Holy Communion.

Imprint: Saint Benedict Press
Publication Date: 2010
Binding: Hardcover
Dimensions: 8.5" X 11.5" X 1.75"

SKU: 33924

Pages: 1440 pgs

My First Communion Bible is the perfect gift for little Catholics from parents, godparents, pastors, or any special person in their life and the perfect way to encourage children s love for the Lord, present in the Holy Eucharist.

Your child's First Holy Communion is one of the most solemn and significant days in his or her life. And there is no better way to mark this special occasion than with My First Communion Bible, new from Saint Benedict Press.

This beautiful Bible Story book is specially designed to mark a child's First Holy Communion. Special features include a Communion Record page and a beautiful two page letter from beloved priest Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R. Father Groeschel writes to children on the great gift of meeting Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, shares his memory of his own First Communion, and encourages children to love Jesus forever and receive Him often.

Features:
• Padded Hardcover
• Gold Foil-Stamped Cover
• Gilded Page Edges
• 26 Bible Stories
• Engaging Full-Color Illustrations
• Presentation and First Communion Record Page
• Foreword by Father Benedict Groeschel, C.F.R.

This book is a completely unique presentation of the Catholic faith for children preparing for First Holy Communion. It is a rare combination of gifted writing, wonderful vibrant illustration, and exquisite design. Through stories from the Bible, bits of the Church's history, and descriptions of the sacraments, this book leads young people and their parents or grandparents into the mystery of the Eucharist. The heart of the Church and her sacraments is presented as the life of Jesus himself.

First published in Ireland under the guidance of renowned theologian Father Vincent Twomey, SVD. A glorious volume with gorgeous full color illustrations on every page. Provides thorough sacramental preparation, and includes parent pages with important in-depth explanations. Ideal gift for children!

Deirdre Mary Ascough is a mother and teacher. She has bachelor's degree in theology from Milltown Institute, Dublin, and a master's in theology from the Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ohio.

Lisa E. Brown is a highly accomplished artist who works in a wide variety of media. She was commissioned by Pope John Paul II in 2002 to provide ten giant portraits of well-known saints for the World Youth Day in Toronto, Canada.

As with the other popular coloring books in this series, beautiful line drawings based on paintings by great masters grace every page. The holy men and women chosen for this volume are organized chronologically, beginning with the principal characters in the life of Christ, the four evangelists, and the early martyrs, followed by modern favorites such as Th

224 Page Full Color Book of Mary Featuring Rosary Novenas, Marian Prayers, Apparitions and Much More. This Illustrated Book Of Mary features the CatholicShop.com money-back guarantee.

SKU: 39442