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Your First Communion: Meeting Jesus, Your True Joy Hardcover – Picture Book, October 15, 2014

by Pope Francis (Author)
4.6 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

These are the words of Pope Francis himself, addressed to young people preparing for their First Communion. They are words of wisdom and encouragement about the patient and enduring love of Jesus, who comes to us as bread to give us his own strength.

In words a child can understand, the Pope explains that not only in the Eucharist but also in the sacraments of Baptism and Confession we meet Jesus and receive his transforming love.

On every page children and their parents will discover that Jesus is indeed their true joy!

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  1. Reading age
    6 years and up
  2. Print length
    48 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    1 - 2
  5. Dimensions
    8.88 x 0.38 x 10.06 inches
  6. Publisher
    Magnificat-Ignatius
  7. Publication date
    October 15, 2014
  8. ISBN-10
    1586179861
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1586179861
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Pope Francis (Jorge Mario Bergoglio), is the first Jesuit and the first Latin American to be elected to the chair of Peter. A native of Buenos Aires, Argentina, he was ordained as a priest in 1969. He served as head of the Society of Jesus in Argentina from 1973 to 1979. In 1998 he became the archbishop of Buenos Aires and, in 2001, a cardinal. Following the resignation of his predecessor, Pope Benedict XVI, on February 28, 2013, the conclave elected Bergoglio, who chose the papal name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Magnificat-Ignatius; Illustrated edition (October 15, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1586179861
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1586179861
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.88 x 0.38 x 10.06 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 24 ratings

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Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17 1936, is the 266th and current Pope of the Catholic Church, having been elected Bishop of Rome and absolute Sovereign of Vatican City.

Born in Buenos Aires as the son of Italian parents, Jorge Mario Bergoglio was ordained a priest in 1969. From 1973 to 1979 he was Argentina's Provincial superior of the Society of Jesus. He became Archbishop of Buenos Aires in 1998, and a cardinal in 2001. Following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI in February 2013, on March 13, 2013 the papal conclave elected Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who chose the papal name Francis in honor of Saint Francis of Assisi. Pope Francis is the first Jesuit pope, the first pope from the Americas, the first from the Southern Hemisphere and the first non-European Pope since Pope Gregory III, 1272 years earlier.

Throughout his life, both as an individual and as a religious leader, Pope Francis has been noted for his humility, his concern for the poor, and his commitment to dialogue as a way to build bridges between people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths.

Pope Francis has published a compilation of his teachings in two volumes entitled Simple Wisdom: Hold On to Hope, Vol. 1, and Simple Wisdom: The Joy of Evangelization, Vol. 1. He also published his first encyclical entitled The Light of Faith: Lumen Fidei, which is available in English and Spanish.

The Joy of the Gospel: Evangelii Gaudium, recently published, is the long-awaited teaching of Pope Francis on the proclamation of the Gospel. He is calling upon the Church and the world with encouragement to begin a new chapter in evangelization.

Pope Francis has captured the attention of the world with his simple ways, humbleness, and love for the poor and sick.

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Customers find the book suitable for young children, with one mentioning it's perfect for a 9-year-old. The spiritual content receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it's an asset for First Holy Communion preparation and includes pages for writing memories and prayers.

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Customers find the book suitable for children, with one mentioning it's great to read to young ones, and another noting it's perfect for a 9-year-old.

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Customers appreciate the spiritual content of the book, with one mentioning it serves as an asset for First Holy Communion preparation and includes pages for writing memories and prayers to Jesus.

"...Teaches Us How to Walk Through Life She Understands, Gives Encouragement and Offers God's Forgiveness She Prays For Us and Gives Us to..." Read more

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  • annie
    5.0 out of 5 stars First Communion Book
    Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2014
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    I have read about Pope Francis speaking to First Communicants, and when I saw this book, I knew I had to have it. It is a well made hardcover book with quality paper. There is quite a bit of text on each page, and I think it would be great to read to young children.

    The book has the following five sections with subsections:

    Meeting Jesus in Holy Communion
    Jesus Gives Us Strength in the Eucharist - Holy Communion
    Meeting Jesus - The Most Important Thing in Life
    Sunday -- The Most Important Day for Christians
    Our Joy Comes from Communion with Jesus

    The Power of the Sacraments and the Light of Christ
    The Strength of Baptism and the Eucharist Makes Us Better People
    Baptism - A New Life in Christ
    Living Our Baptism Every Day
    Jesus - The Way of Salvation and the Light of Life

    Holy Confession -- Meeting Christ Who Loves us Dearly
    God Is Patient as He Awaits Us
    God Forgives Us Our Sins and Is Tender Like a Good Father
    Jesus Awaits Us to Forgive Us

    The Church Is Like A Mother
    The Church Tenderly Teaches Us How to Walk Through Life
    She Understands, Gives Encouragement and Offers God's Forgiveness
    She Prays For Us and Gives Us to the Lord

    Messages For Life
    Do Not Be Afraid to Dream of Great Things!
    Be Generous!
    Do Not Let Yourselves Be Robbed of Hope!
    Choose True Happiness -- Choose Jesus!

    At the back of the book there is a page to write a prayer to Jesus, and a page to write memories of your First Communion.

    Every year our parish gives a book to all of our First Communicants. In the past we have given Don't Drink the Holy Water Big Al and A: Big Al and Annie Go to Mass and My First Communion Bible (White). This book, Your First Communion: Meeting Jesus, Your True Joy would also make a great gift for First Communicants.
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  • Brian M.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book for kids
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2019
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    I bought this book for my 8 year old Godson. It's down to earth and inspiring!
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  • Smile Bloomer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Papa Francis at his best!!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 21, 2017
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    I LOVE this book!!!! Papa Francis has a talent speaking on a child's level! Of course I wouldn't give this book to a child to be read independently of an adult. It is a spiritual book. It needs to be pondered over with your child! I feel I have gained spiritual insight from it! It is beautiful! This is Papa Francis at his best....speaking of spiritual matters! An asset to any First Holy Communion preparation! Breath of fresh air. I am tired of books watering down our beautiful Catholic Faith for our children....and then we wonder why the leave the Faith. A child is more pure and ready to understand Truth than we give the credit. A must own...must read for everyone!!!!!!
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  • JenRod
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book for any first communion gift or catechist
    Reviewed in the United States on August 27, 2023
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    Highly recommend this book to be read in catechism classes and as gifts for a First Communion. Have given this as a gift three times so far and have read it myself, gorgeous! Highly recommended!
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  • Judith a. Reardon
    1.0 out of 5 stars First Communion book negative review
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2016
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    I will not give this First Communion Book to my granddaughter. She is seven years old. The book is not written for a child of this age. Reference to 'the path walking into darkness in our lives,' 'is God going to give me a beating?' and numerous other examples are inappropriate. Reference to 'claiming we are without sin, deceiving ourselves, darkness, half truths and lies', reflection on punishment and 'worrying about the same sin tomorrow' are inappropriate and obscure messages for a joyful seven year receiving Holy Communion for the first time. Sentences exemplify complex phraseology and dark references. The artwork is also uninspiring. On page 31, the child-sinner looks terrified of confessing sins. In addition, the quote from Pope Francis undoubtedly has sales value (I fell for it) but there is no other reference to our pope in the book. The pope and his love of small children, is unaddressed. The Pope gimmick, the cartoon artwork, and the failure to write to the level of a second grader is the reason I am returning this book.
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  • John M
    5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT READING
    Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2017
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    THE CHILDREN LOVED IT, THANKS
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  • A PATRIOT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2016
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    Perfect for a 9 year old!
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  • D. Zentgraf
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2015
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    Gift for granddaughter's First Holy Communion. Very nice
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  • Mrs B.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 13, 2015
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    very good for adults too!
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