One of the titles in the Saint Joseph Beginner Series, Receiving Holy Communion by beloved author Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. introduces Catholic children to the meaning of receiving Communion within the broader tradition of the Catholic Faith. Among the features of this book are: a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift a short, easy-to-understand explanation of each of the seven precepts of the Catholic Churchvibrant full-color illustrations of the different parts of the Massdurably sewn hardcover bindinga list of suggested short prayers for before Holy Communiona list of suggested short prayers for after Holy CommunionTopics covered in this title include: The Institution of the Holy EucharistJesus Offers Himself in the MassThe Mass - Our Greatest Gift to GodHoly Communion Helps Us to Love God and Each OtherConditions for Receiving Holy CommunionExamining Your ConscienceGetting Ready at Home to Receive CommunionAt Mass - Join in the SingingAt Mass - Listen to the ReadingsAt Mass - Respond to the PrayersAt Mass - Pray Silently before CommunionAt Mass - Prayer Aloud before CommunionAt Mass - Receive Jesus with DevotionAt Mass - Thank Jesus after CommunionJesus Is with Us in the TabernaclePrayers to Our Lady of the Blessed SacramentJesus Is "God with Us"Receiving Holy Communion is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.