Sacramental Books

The Sacrament of Reconciliation in My Pocketwill go anywhere children go! Fully illustrated, with a brief glossary of important vocabulary words, this handy booklet guides children through the sacrament. Includes a simple examination of conscience and an Act of Contrition.

Features & Benefits:

• Ideal for ages 6 8
• Convenient size for little hands
• Perfect for parish groups or catechists

Product Details:

Binding: Paperback
Category: Children/Prayers/Primary
Trim size: 3 1/2" x 5 1/4"
Pages: 32

• ISBN: 9781953152237
• Size: 5 1/2 x 8 1/8
• Color: BLUE
• Binding: FLEXIBLE

An ideal addition to the line of St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) offerings and the perfect First Communion gift the Personal Size Edition provides this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly Bible translation in a convenient size. An important quality of its extensive and insightful footnotes is their distinctly pastoral tone.

This Personal Size Edition, intended for use by Catholics during daily prayer, as well as in private and group study, has a 5 x 8 format. It is available in two other sacramental offerings (Confirmation and Marriage) as well as in a wide variety of colors, bindings, and price points.

Enhanced Features

• Certificate of First Communion
• Section with Essential Prayers and Important Teachings
• Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Full Color

Noteworthy Features

• Words of Christ in Red
• Learning about Your Bible Section
• 30 Self-Explaining Maps in Context
• The Bible and Catholic Life
• Over 100 Photographs, Illustrations, Charts, and Maps of the Holy Land
• Doctrinal Bible Index
• Bible Dictionary
• The Sunday Gospels

• ISBN:9781953152244
• Size:5 1/2 x 8 1/8
• Color:PINK
• Binding:FLEXIBLE

An ideal addition to the line of St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) offerings and the perfect First Communion gift the Personal Size Edition provides this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly Bible translation in a convenient size. An important quality of its extensive and insightful footnotes is their distinctly pastoral tone.

This Personal Size Edition, intended for use by Catholics during daily prayer, as well as in private and group study, has a 5" x 8" format. It is available in two other sacramental offerings (Confirmation and Marriage) as well as in a wide variety of colors, bindings, and price points.

Enhanced Features

• Certificate of First Communion
• Section with Essential Prayers and Important Teachings
• Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Full Color

Noteworthy Features

• Words of Christ inRed
• Learning about Your Bible Section
• 30 Self-Explaining Maps in Context
• The Bible and Catholic Life
• Over 100 Photographs, Illustrations, Charts, and Maps of the Holy Land
• Doctrinal Bible Index
• Bible Dictionary
• The Sunday Gospels

• ISBN:9781953152206
• Size:5 1/2 x 8 1/8
• Color:RED CONFIRMATION
• Binding:DURA-LUX

An ideal addition to the line of St. Joseph New Catholic Bible (NCB) offerings and the perfect Confirmation gift the Personal Size Edition provides this fresh, faithful, and reader-friendly Bible translation in a convenient size. An important quality of its extensive and insightful footnotes is their distinctly pastoral tone.

This Personal Size Edition, intended for use by Catholics during daily prayer, as well as in private and group study, has a 5 x 8 format. It is available in two other sacramental offerings (First Communion and Marriage) as well as in a wide variety of colors, bindings, and price points.

Enhanced Features

• Confirmation Certificate
• Essential Prayers Section
• Rosary and Stations of the Cross in Full Color
• Beautifully Illustrated Family Record Section
• 8 Full-Color Maps

Noteworthy Features

• Words of Christ inRed
• Learning about Your Bible Section
• 30 Self-Explaining Maps in Context
• The Bible and Catholic Life
• Over 100 Photographs, Illustrations, Charts, and Maps of the Holy Land
• Doctrinal Bible Index
• Bible Dictionary
• The Sunday Gospels

4 Piece Communion Folder w/ Rosary, book and pin. Measures 1.375"H x 4.60"W x 6.375"L. Made of paper, glass and metal.

An Introduction to the Bible with Selected Biblical Texts

Tommy and Katie McGrady, hosts of Family Mass Prep on the Hallow app, offer a warm, relatable guide to walking with your child through First Reconciliation (and beyond!). Sharing their personal journey as they helped their daughter Rose prepare for her first confession, the McGradys offer stories of love, mistakes, healing, and the transformative power of forgiveness.

In First Reconciliation and Beyond, the McGradys invite you to reflect on the Christian call to forgiveness, both within our families and in our hearts. Through real-life experiences and rich biblical insights, they explore the great parables of the gospels that illustrate Catholic beliefs about sin, forgiveness, and healing. With humor, wisdom, and compassion, they show you how to make this sacrament a meaningful and joyful experience for the whole family.

First Communion and Beyond is organized into five chapters, each one built around five practical tools or family habits for nurturing spiritual growth for you and for your child. Each habit leads you to a better understanding of what the Catholic Church teaches about the Eucharist:

1. Joining Our Stories to the Church’s Story: Discover how to weave Eucharistic awareness into the rhythm of daily life.

2. Learning from Scripture: Explore parent-friendly reflections on the gospels and key moments from the Mass that reveal how deeply Jesus desires to be with us in the Eucharist.

3. Thinking and Growing as Parents: Pause to reflect, pray, and deepen your own spiritual life as you guide your child’s.

4. Growing Together as Parents and Children: Use simple but meaningful conversations to help your family connect more deeply with each chapter’s theme.

5. Praying as a Family: End your time together with a heartfelt prayer from the McGradys—or one of your own.

In First Reconciliation and Beyond, the McGradys invite you to reflect on the Christian call to forgiveness, both within our families and in our hearts

The book is divided into five chapters, each offering practical steps to help you grow together as a family:

1. Joining Our Stories to the Church’s Story: Discover how to cultivate forgiveness and reconciliation in your home through real-life stories from the McGradys.
2. Learning from Scripture: Enjoy simple, parent-friendly reflections on the gospel stories and how they reveal God’s mercy.
3. Thinking and Growing as Parents: Take time for your own spiritual reflection and growth.
4. Growing Together as Adults and Children: Talk together about the lessons learned from the parables explored in step two and your own family stories. 
5. Praying as a Family: Close each chapter with a prayer, either one from the McGradys or one you create together.

This concise guide helps parents and sponsors of Confirmation candidates understand the vital role they play in accompanying young people preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation

Send Out Your Spirit leads teens through the core truths of the Catholic faith—the Trinity, Jesus, Scripture, the Church, morality, the sacraments, and more—within the specific context of preparing for Confirmation. Rooted in Catholic tradition and adapted for today’s learners, the Candidate’s Handbook provides candidates in junior high and high school with the foundational content of the faith they need as they prepare to personally embrace the promises first made for them at Baptism and renewed in Confirmation. Third Edition

• Introduction—Presents the chapter’s theme and focus.
• Four Main Content Sections—Teach core Catholic truths, supported by comprehension and discussion questions.
• Pull-Out Feature—Highlights how the chapter’s topic is lived out in the Church today, often through the example of a saint.
• Living the Faith—Encourages practical application of the chapter’s lessons through four key actions: Study, Do, Memorize, and Reflect.

The Send Out Your Spirit Leader’s Manual is a comprehensive, user-friendly guide that equips parish leaders to confidently plan and lead an engaging, faith-filled Confirmation preparation program. It offers clear direction, practical strategies, and catechetical support as leaders accompany teens through the core truths of the Catholic faith—within the specific context of preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation. In addition to session plans for each of the ten chapters in the Candidate’s Handbook, this manual offers essential guidance and practical tools for effective, parish-based implementation.