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Gaynell Cronin's best-selling sacramental preparation program, originally published by Ave Maria Press, is now available from St. Anthony Messenger Press. The Forgiveness of the Lord and The Table of the Lord are designed to help parents prepare their young children for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist. The basic catechesis is done at home with the support of the parish community and a program director. The director's role is to prepare the parents and to involve the parish community in the sacramental preparation. While the majority of the catechesis is done in the home, both programs are enriched by group meetings which introduce the parents to their task and by community gatherings for the reception of the sacraments. The Family Book presents the catechetical process for the parent to follow in presenting the sessions to their children. Here is a complete resource to help parents prepare their children for the sacrament of reconciliation. Various activities and prayer services are included for the whole family. 60 pages. Photos. Child's Book Director's Manual