{"product_id":"the-sacrament-of-reconcilia-paperback","title":"The Sacrament of Reconcilia - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJude Winkler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The Sacrament of Reconciliation 978-0-89942-509-5 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Sacrament of Reconciliation \u003c\/i\u003eis an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion. \u003cbr\u003e The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Among the features of this book are: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Brief and easy-to-read explanation of the Sacrament of Reconciliation and the problem of sin \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vibrant, full-color illustrations \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e High-quality paper \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Durable, sewn paperback binding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Conveniently sized at 5 1\/2\" X 7 ⅜\" to accommodate little hands \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e an explanation of the Sacrament and how it helps us be better Christians \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e a collection of stories from the Bible in which sin and forgiveness played key roles, including Parable of Jesus \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Nihil Obstat \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Imprimatur \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Rev. Jude Winkler, OFM. Conv. provides children with simple explanations of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. This title also provides Biblical context by explaining the important role that the Sacrament of Reconciliation plays in our lives. \u003cbr\u003e The Sacrament of Reconciliation, also called Confession, is a special way for us to say sorry to God when we've made mistakes or sinned. We all make wrong choices sometimes, but God is always ready to forgive us because He loves us so much. This sacrament helps us fix our friendship with God and feel peace in our hearts. \u003cbr\u003e When we go to Reconciliation, we first take some quiet time to think about the things we've done wrong, like if we hurt someone's feelings or didn't listen to our parents. This is called an \u003cb\u003eexamination of conscience\u003c\/b\u003e. Then, we go to talk to the priest. The priest is there to help us, but it is really God who forgives us through the priest. We tell the priest the things we are sorry for, and he listens with kindness. Afterward, he gives us a \u003cb\u003epenance\u003c\/b\u003e, which might be a prayer to say or a good deed to do, to help us grow closer to God. We then say the \u003cb\u003eAct of Contrition\u003c\/b\u003e, which is a prayer that tells God we are truly sorry and that we want to do better. Finally, the priest prays a special prayer of \u003cb\u003eabsolution\u003c\/b\u003e, and God forgives us! After Reconciliation, we feel lighter and happier, knowing God has forgiven us and we can try again to live as He wants. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Specific topics covered in this title include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Original Sin (Adam and Eve) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Gift of the Ten Commandments \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Jesus Teaches a New Law (The Beatitudes) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Lost Sheep \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Prodigal Son \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The Sacrament of Reconciliation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Examination of Conscience \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Loving God \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Obligations toward Our Parents and Neighbors \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Treating People with Respect \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Sins of Omission \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Going to Confession \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Some Advice for Our Confession \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Act of Contrition \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Forgiven and Forgiving \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Confessing Frequently \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 7.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 01, 1997\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233345941725,"sku":"9780899425092","price":5.32,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/G5Vod9TG9D9780899425092.webp?v=1784815203","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-sacrament-of-reconcilia-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}