My First Holy Communion: Prayers for a Lifetime - Hardcover

by Sophie Piper (Author), Angelo Ruta (Illustrator)

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.

Front Jacket

Designed with a page to record special memories, and space for photographs, My First Holy Communion contains prayers on the themes of praising God, remembering Baptism, coming to Confession, taking part of Holy Communion, and living a Christian life.

Back Jacket

Need a gift for Holy Communion? This is a meaningful keepsake for this most important occasion.

This beautiful book explains the importance of First Communion in kid-friendly language. 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.

Author Biography

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.