My First Holy Communion

by Sophie Piper, Angelo Ruta (Illustrator)

Overview

Need a gift for First Communion? The perfect gift for every child on this most important occasion!

This beautiful book explains the importance of First Communion in language for kids ages 7-9. It includes a variety of blessings and Scripture, and will be welcomed not only as a memento of a special day, but also as an encouragement to grow into maturity as a Christian.

In My First Holy Communion, Sophie Piper provides a treasure of opportunities to gain and appreciate a deeper understanding of the Eucharist.  Poetry and prayer are her tools.  Softly rendered illustrations by Angelo Ruta accompany pieces such as "The Right Path", "Each New Day", and "Faith, Hope and Love". The 32-page hardcover book measures 5-3/4 inches by 7 inches.  Give this elegantly rendered book as a gift for a first Holy Communion.  Make sure to utilize the First Holy Communion highlights page to personalize this lovely gift.

Includes:

• Jacketed Hardcover
• Ribbon Marker;
• Record of Sacraments page
• Fill-in Dedication Page
• Space for Photo

​This collection of prayers, scriptures, and blessings is a beautiful gift for a child on the occasion of their First Communion. Readings touch on the themes of praising God, remembering baptism, coming to confession, taking part in Holy Communion, and living a Christian life. This fully illustrated keepsake book includes a fill-in dedication page to personalize, and space for a photo to commemorate this special event.

With color illustrations and textual simplicity to appeal to children, and the charm and respectfulness to appeal to adults, this special keepsake concludes with a section of loving and reassuring blessings that will be welcomed not only as a memento of a special day, but as an encouragement to continue to grow as a Christian in the family of God.



 
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781557256966
Publisher:	Paraclete Press
Publication date:	03/01/2010
Pages:	64
Sales rank:	154,162
Product dimensions:	5.60(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	7 - 9 Years

About the Author

Sophie Piper is the inspiring author of many books for young children, including the Paraclete Press bestseller, My Baptism Book (over 300,000 copies sold), Prayers for Each and Every Day, and Poems & Prayers for Easter. Over the years, she has taken a special interest in writing and compiling books to communicate the themes of love, hope and faith to young children. Her sincere and simple style has given rise to many prayer and gift books. She lives in the Thames Valley, England.

Angelo Ruta lives in Milan, where he attended the Scenography Course at the Brera Academy of Fine Arts, the Superior Course of Illustration and Comics of the Castello Sforzesco, and the professional training course for the Cinetelevisiva technique. He published, among others, for Einaudi Guys, EL, Carthusia, Usborne, Real Reads, Lion Hudson, Mondadori, Giunti, Alternative Press; his drawings regularly come out on Reading, a cultural supplement on Sunday Corriere della Sera. He is the illustrator of My First Holy Communion and The Ten Commandments.

Editorial Reviews

An appealing gift for children aged 7+ to give as a memento of the occasion and a guide to the meaning of the life of faith

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