The New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism

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Summary: True Catholic Doctrine--Superb Teaching Tool
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This wonderful Catechism teaches grades 1-3 all about God, creation, the Saints and how we must live to become Saints. I teach First Communion class and I think EVERY child needs to have this book. It will be the best $3 you ever spend. It is written in age-appropriate language with illustrations so that the children can understand it easily.

God's Truths have never changed-- we as a society have changed. This book teaches the Truth. It was published in 1963. I am not sure why the date listed in the description is different, yet the photo is the same? The 1963 edition is the only one I have ever seen. Anyway, this book answers the many questions that your child might be asking. Why am I hear? What happens when we die? What are the prayers I should be saying? How did Jesus open heaven for us? It has the IMPRIMATUR seal of approval.

I heard a man speak named Brother Matthew. He said that if a man has a Ph.D., but doesn't know that he was created "to know God, love God and serve God to be happy with God in heaven..." then that man knows nothing.

As your child gets older, they will need a "higher-level" Catechism; the Baltimore Catechism series is the BEST. Remember, it will be the best $3 you ever spend.

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Summary: New Saint Joseph First Communion Catechism
Review: I was dismayed that the "New" First Communion Catechism was published in 1963. Although some of the prayers and information is the same, the photos are obviously very dated, and the references to the "confession box" and "communion rail" won't do us any good in preparing our children for the sacraments. I am very disappointed.

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Summary: This is a reliable book for preparing for first Confession a
Review: In preparation for first Confession and first Communion, this book presents an overview of salvation history in a way that can be understood by a first or second grader. This book is faithful to the "concentric method" of teaching the faith which has been praised in the General Catechetical Directory and also by Pope John Paul II in his work "Catechesi Tradendae". The topics of creation, the fall, redemption, and sacramental life are all presented in an orderly manner, with accompanying full color pictures. The artwork is striking, and will impress the child's mind with the aspect of the faith which is being taught. My children found themselves well prepared for the sacraments after learning from this book.