{"product_id":"my-first-holy-communion-prayers-for-a-lifetime-9781557256966","title":"My First Holy Communion: Prayers for a Lifetime","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNeed a gift for First Communion? The perfect gift for every child on this most important occasion!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In \u003ci\u003eMy First Holy Communion\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003cb\u003e Sophie Piper\u003c\/b\u003e 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 \u003cb\u003eAngelo Ruta\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Includes: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jacketed Hardcover \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Ribbon Marker; \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Record of Sacraments page \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fill-in Dedication Page \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Space for Photo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e ​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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sophie Piper\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Paraclete Press (MA)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/01\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.4lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 6.70h x 5.60w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781557256966","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44149154283565,"sku":"9781557256966","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_ac039dc6-8032-442c-8ecb-326d08e500a0.jpg?v=1757275570","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/my-first-holy-communion-prayers-for-a-lifetime-9781557256966","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}