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The Holy Eucharist is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion, Christmas or Easter.
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.

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.

Among the features of this book are:

• Vibrant full-page, full-color illustrations
• Durable sewn paperback binding
• St. Patrick and St. Augustine commentary
• High-quality paper
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• Budget-friendly price point
• Imprimatur
• Nihil Obstat

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.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Father Lovasik, S.V.D., teaches children the importance of Jesus' Body and Blood. The Eucharist is one of the most important parts of being a Catholic. It's a very special way we can be close to Jesus. At every Mass, when the bread and wine are blessed by the priest, they become the Body and Blood of Jesus. This happens because Jesus told us at the Last Supper, "This is my body... this is my blood... do this in memory of me."
The Eucharist is like food for our souls. Just like we eat food to stay strong and healthy, receiving the Eucharist helps us grow in our faith and stay close to Jesus. When we receive Him in Holy Communion, Jesus comes into our hearts and gives us His love, peace, and strength.
The Eucharist also reminds us that Jesus is always with us. Even though we can't see Him, He is truly present in the Eucharist. This is why we kneel and pray in front of the tabernacle, where the Eucharist is kept.
When we receive the Eucharist, it helps us to be more like Jesus. It teaches us to love others, forgive, and share. It brings us closer to God and to everyone in our Church family.
The Eucharist is Jesus' special gift to us, a sign of His love and a way for us to stay connected with Him forever. It's a moment of great joy and thanksgiving!
Specific topics covered in this title include:

• The Sacrifice of Cain and Abel
• Abraham's Sacrifice
• The Passover
• Jesus Celebrates the Passover
• The Institution of the Holy Eucharist
• Jesus Offers Himself in the Mass
• The Highest Act of Worship
• The Mass - Our Greatest Gift to God
• The Manna in the Desert
• Jesus Feeds Five Thousand People
• Jesus Is the Bread of Life
• Jesus Promised the Holy Eucharist
• Jesus Is Our Food in Holy Communion
• Holy Communion Helps Us to Love God and Each Other
• "The Breaking of the Bread"
• Jesus Is with Us in the Tabernacle
• Jesus Is "God with Us"