Recommended for children ages 6-9, this colorfully-illustrated and portable book helps children pray with the whole family of God at Mass and with their families in the Church of the home. It includes The Order of Mass, its prayers and responses; Catholic Prayers and Practices, including a visit to church, symbols of the Church, the liturgical year, an examination of conscience, the Rosary, the Stations of the Cross, and other traditional Catholic prayers; and an overview of the Sacraments.
A downloadable Parent Guide provides additional formation for adults and practical suggestions for families to grow in knowledge and practice of their Catholic faith.
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Table of Contents
A Visit to Church.........................................6
On the Altar During Mass.............................8
Symbols Used by the Church........................9
We Celebrate the Mass...............................10
The Introductory Rites.............................10
The Liturgy of the Word...........................12
The Liturgy of the Eucharist.....................18
The Communion Rite...............................21
The Concluding Rites..............................24
Holy Days of Obligation..............................26
The Liturgical Year.....................................26
Catholic Prayers....................................... 28
The Rosary...............................................38
The Stations of the Cross...........................40
The Seven Sacraments..............................42
Examination of Conscience........................ 46
Act of Contrition........................................47
A Prayer to Follow Jesus.............................48
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