The Gift of Reconciliation: For Parents of Children Celebrating First Penance (Gift Of... (ACTA Publications))

Parents will welcome this clear, concise explanation of basic Catholic teachings about the sacrament of reconciliation. It describes the guidelines and procedures for a child's first confession, and provides practical suggestions to help parents make the child's initial reception of the sacrament a holy, treasured and memorable event. It contains answers to frequently asked questions along with prayers and scripture readings that pertain to forgiveness and reconciliation. Parents can use this book as either a primary or supplemental resource for learning about the sacrament and teaching their child about confession.