First Communion Resources

Rev. George M. Dennerle

Leading the Little Ones to Christ

In the early 20th Century, German educators Dr. H. Steiglitz and Rev. Michael Gatterer, S.J. developed a method of teaching the Catechism to children inspired by Our Lord's teaching in parables. By...

Mother Mary Eaton

The Little Ones / The Faith for Children

In this single volume the first two of Mother Mary Eaton's books are combined in one. The Little Ones is, as the subtitle explains, "A Course of Religious Instruction for Children up to Eight Years."...

Mother Margaret Bolton

Foundation Material for Doctrinal Catholic Action

After creating the Spiritual Way series, Mother Bolton created a series meant to prepare children for that series, as well as for First Confession and First Communion.  This series, called A Little...

Mother Margaret Bolton

A Little Child's First Communion

Mother Margaret Bolton began her career in 1892 as a public school teacher in New York City before entering the Convent of the Cenacle of St. Regis in 1913, where she soon became Director of...

My Picture Book of First Communion

This beautifully illustrated book, with its companion, My Picture Book of First Confession, was originally written by a Dutch religious, Brother Maria Cassianus Versteeg, as one among a series of...

My Picture Book of First Confession

This beautifully illustrated book, with its companion, My Picture Book of First Communion, was originally written by a Dutch religious, Brother Maria Cassianus Versteeg, as one among a series of...

The Child's Book of Hymns

    If you enjoyed our Catholic Songs for Children, but are seeking songs children can sing at Mass, this is what you've been hoping for! This delightful selection

Our Holy Faith Series

Jesus Comes

      Jesus Comes is the 2nd grade textbook in the Our Holy Faith series.  It is based on the First Communion Catechism Confraternity Edition. This is

First Communion Days and True Stories for First Communicants

      This collection of First Communion day stories has remained popular among children ever since they were first published in the early 1920s.  They have stood the test of time for two simple...

Msgr. William R. Kelly

Our Sacraments

    Instructions in Story Form for Use in the Primary Grades Follow Tom and Ann as they learn about the Sacraments from their Uncle John.  What is grace, and how do we get it?  And how do the Sacra

A Child's True Story of Jesus, Book 2

    A Child's True Story of Jesus is not merely a coloring book, or the usual activity book with mazes, word searches and other puzzles.  This is an activity book in the truest sense of the word...

Highway to Heaven Series

Religion in Life Curriculum First Grade Teachers Plan Book and Manual

      Developed in the 1930s by the Marquette Institute of Catechetical Research, the Religion in Life Curriculum is more than just a Teacher's Manual for use with its accompanying textbook series,...