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The Sacrament of Reconciliation 978-0-89942-509-5 The Sacrament of Reconciliation is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching. Among the features of this book are: Brief and easy-to-read explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the problem of sin Vibrant, full-color illustrations High-quality paper Durable, sewn paperback binding Conveniently sized at 5 1/2"" X 7 ⅜"" to accommodate little hands a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift an explanation of the Sacrament and how it helps us be better Christians a collection of stories from the Bible in which sin and forgiveness played key roles, including Parable of Jesus Nihil Obstat Imprimatur Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter. One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with simple explanations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This title also provides Biblical context by explaining the important role that the Sacrament of Reconciliation plays in our lives. The Sacrament of Reconciliation, also called Confession, is a special way for us to say sorry to God when we've made mistakes or sinned. We all make wrong choices sometimes, but God is always ready to forgive us because He loves us so much. This sacrament helps us fix our friendship with God and feel peace in our hearts. When we go to Reconciliation, we first take some quiet time to think about the things we've done wrong, like if we hurt someone's feelings or didn't listen to our parents. This is called an examination of conscience. Then, we go to talk to the priest. The priest is there to help us, but it is really God who forgives us through the priest. We tell the priest the things we are sorry for, and he listens with kindness. Afterward, he gives us a penance, which might be a prayer to say or a good deed to do, to help us grow closer to God. We then say the Act of Contrition, which is a prayer that tells God we are truly sorry and that we want to do better. Finally, the priest prays a special prayer of absolution, and God forgives us! After Reconciliation, we feel lighter and happier, knowing God has forgiven us and we can try again to live as He wants. Specific topics covered in this title include: The Original Sin (Adam and Eve) The Gift of the Ten Commandments Jesus Teaches a New Law (The Beatitudes) The Lost Sheep The Prodigal Son The Sacrament of Reconciliation Examination of Conscience Loving God Obligations toward Our Parents and Neighbors Treating People with Respect Sins of Omission Going to Confession Some Advice for Our Confession Act of Contrition Forgiven and Forgiving Confessing Frequently

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Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM Conv., has published numerous books and articles, mainly in the area of biblical theology. Under his direction, a board of highly qualified Scripture scholars engaged in producing a fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly translation of the complete Bible--the New Catholic Bible (NCB), published in fall 2019. His versatility is demonstrated by the fact that he has taught on all educational levels from kindergarten to graduate school. In addition to his scholarly writings, he has produced numerous works for children, including over 30 books in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series of bestselling titles, including those on Prayers, Saints, Sacraments, Church Beliefs and Celebrations, and the Blessed Virgin Mary.

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