Today I Made My First Reconciliation [Hardcover]

Dianne Ahern (Author)

Book Description

Today I Made My First Reconciliation, is both a storybook and a keepsake book written to help children, their friends, and their family to love and practice this Sacrament.

Best friends Maria and Riley just seem to get deeper and deeper into trouble after they accidentally break a window then lie to their parents about it. Their guilt makes them shy away from their parents’ love and causes lots of discomfort. As they search for relief they learn from parish priests, teachers, and family members about sin, repentance, forgiveness, God’s grace, reconciliation, and absolution.

A Guide to the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation appears in the middle of the book. This helpful guide includes information on reconciliation rooms, the Commandments, examination of conscience, prayers, scriptural references, and instruction on how to confess.

Memories of My First Reconciliation provides space to describe this special day and the importance of this sacrament.

Editorial Reviews

Review

In "First Reconciliation," Maria and Riley accidentally break a window while playing ball, and fearing the consequences, lie to their parents about it. As their anxiety and alienation over their secret grows, the children also learn about sin and the Ten Commandments in their religion class... their teachers, their parents, their pastor, and examples from the Bible finally lead them to understand the meaning of confession, penance, absolution and forgiveness. --The Catholic Post

About the Author

Dianne M. Ahern made her First Reconciliation and First Communion at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Campus, Illinois. Growing up on a nearby family farm, she learned to appreciate her faith, family, and freedom to pursue the world. She holds a Bachelors degree from Marian College and Masters from Indiana University. Dianne is the creator and author of books found in Aunt Dee s Attic. Today I Made My First Reconciliation is the fourth in a series of books she is writing in celebration of the sacraments. Dianne makes her home in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 56 pages
• Publisher: Aunt Dee's Attic (April 30, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967943736
• ISBN-13: 978-0967943732
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #90,652 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars My First Communicants love this book, December 15, 2004

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Briana LeClaire "Wife, mom, free-thinker" (Boise, ID United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Today I Made My First Reconciliation (Hardcover)

I teach second grade Religious Education for children who are not in Catholic school. We read this book aloud for them while they have their snack, and they are rapt. First Reconciliation is quite mysterious, and maybe their parents haven't been in awhile, or have had a bad experience with Reconciliation. This book has been wonderful for shedding light in dark corners, and dispelling any fears they might have.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another great book by Aunt Dee, July 6, 2004

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

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

This is another outstanding book in the series of books on sacraments by Dianne Ahern. Ms. Ahern skillfully blends a wonderful story about children making their first confession with an educational understanding of why Catholics take this very important step in their lives. The excellent writing, as well as the fabulous illustrations, make "Today I made My First Reconcilliation" a must have.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Really nice to read with my daughter., March 20, 2007

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C. Cadorette (MA, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Today I Made My First Reconciliation (Hardcover)

My daughter made her First Reconciliation this spring and this book was really nice to help understand the process. It describes a story of kids getting in trouble, lying about it, and the guilt they were feeling.

It got a little long winded at times - dragging out descriptions of reconciliation and penance, but overall, it was good at helping my daughter understand the meanings. And she really enjoyed reading the story - I think she could relate to the characters. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to show the kids this sacrement is just as important as receiving First Communion.