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.

Provides guidance on receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time, describing the purpose and procedure of the rite and why it is a reason to celebrate.

Best selling writer Elizabeth Ficocelli, with her special gift of making religion fun and understandable to children, now brings this ageless classic The Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a Kempis, to a whole new audience-children. Writing in a kid-friendly and kid-relevant style, the author instills in children the same principal messages of the adult version. It teaches young people how and why to make Jesus our leader, provides practical ways to help the child become a better follower, and deepens the child's appreciation for the most intimate way we come in union with Jesus-the Holy Eucharist. This is the first book to capture the primary teachings of this timeless spiritual classic and present them in a manner that children can understand, appreciate, and apply. Aimed at children 8-12 who have made their First Holy Communion and who are preparing for Confirmation, it will be a wonderful spiritual addition to religion classes whether in parochial school or in church religious education classes.

The best-selling team of Elizabeth Ficocelli and Anne Catharine Blake join up again for a kid-friendly explanation of the Rosary. Each of the Joyous, Luminous, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries are rooted firmly in their scriptural basis and show how the Rosary leads us, through Mary, directly to Jesus. At the end the author include a clear, simple description of how to pray the Rosary, including a diagram of the beads and all the prayers in full. Ages 5 to 9