Today I Made My First Communion [Hardcover]

Dianne Ahern (Author)

Book Description

What happens when an affable parish priest is confronted by a pair of curious second graders who want to help him solve the Mystery of the Eucharist? Why, he turns it into a teaching opportunity for the entire First Communion class. The book is a wonderful combination of storybook, reference book, and keepsake book. The storybook section mixes a bit of 'who-done-it' drama with traditional religious education to uncover the mystery of faith. Father Hugo challenges the children to look throughout the church for clues to solve the Mystery. Then he and the parish staff together explain how the things they find, the prayers they say, and the music they sing all relate to Jesus Christ and the Eucharist. The reference section of the book contains a rendering of 'our church' that identifies the sacramentals and other items the children find. It also includes information children should know when making their First Communion. The last section of the book allows the First Communicant and his or her family to record the events of this special day, making it a lasting keepsake.

Editorial Reviews

Review

What to get a child for First Communion? Consider this book. A wonderful combination storybook, reference book and memory book. --Ann Aubrey Hanson, Southern Cross Newspaper of the Diocese of San Diego, April 2003

A delightful, informative children's story. . . presented at a level which everyone, First Communicants and parents, can understand, learn, and enjoy. --Faith Magazine of the Diocese of Lansing, June 2003

Cleverly designed, illustrated and written, 'Today I Made My First Communion' combines the fun of a mystery story with the helpfulness of a workbook and the joy of a keepsake for children and their parents as the child receives First Communion... a story that will keep the children involved and interested... a fun idea for teachers and children. --CRUX of the News, August 18 AD 2003

About the Author

Dianne M. Ahern is the author of the first three books from Aunt Dee's Attic, Today I Made My First Communion, Today I Was Baptized and Today We Became Engaged. Dianne grew up on a farm in Illinois where she and her brother would delight in going to the "attic" to find adventure: they would explore other worlds in make believe, create and tell stories, snoop through Uncle Raymond's trunk, and play with their imaginary animals. Having never quite satisfied her need to explore other worlds, Dianne has and continues to travel extensively in her adult life. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Marian College, a Master of Healthcare Administration from Indiana University, and is currently Vice President of Élan Systems, Inc. Aunt Dee's Attic is a product of Dianne's inventiveness and desire to write about the events that shape our lives.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Aunt Dee's Attic (March 20, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967943728
• ISBN-13: 978-0967943725
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,320 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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32 of 32 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mom in San Diego, May 10, 2003

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This review is from: Today I Made My First Communion (Hardcover)

My daughter received this book for her First Communion. We just finished reading it together and I don't know who learned more. The story kept us both entertained. She could identify with the children in the story and loved the 'mystery' aspect. The explanation of things found in the church and the Mass, though detailed, are kid-friendly. I just love everythning about this book and highly recommend it.

23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars simply wonderful, September 25, 2003

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Coop700 "CoopJ700" (Charlestown, MA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Today I Made My First Communion (Hardcover)

This book is a must read not only for children who are about to make their First Communion, but for the parents of the children as well. It's an easy to read book that takes you step by step through the process of this special day in their lives. Children will love it not only for the writing, but for the beautiful illustrations. Parents will love it because it's a wonderful refresher course as they recall their own First Communion.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful resource, February 12, 2007

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This review is from: Today I Made My First Communion (Hardcover)

I bought this book as a gift for my daughter's birthday so she would have it before she made her First Communion. We read one or two chapters a week as a review of her CCD program (to ensure we covered any gaps). She enjoyed the story and loved filling in the memory pages at the back of the book. What a wonderful Catholic resource! Highly recommended. Also consider getting the companion book Today I Made My First Reconciliation.