It's Great to Be Catholic Author:Susan Heyboer O'Keefe Celebrate Being Catholic! — What makes being Catholic great? — Lots of little things-- — Incense, bells, and candles, — Feathery angel wings .... This joyful book is the perfect gift for First Communion, Baptism, birthdays, and holidays--plus a way to explore the many vivid elements of a child's faith. Matters both small and big are covered, from... more » having one's first rosary, to being hugged by a love so immense, it embraces the world. Just right for home, school, and church, the book--
· emphasizes Catholicism's joy, love, and humor.
· subtly introduces such ideas as forgiveness, sacraments, scripture, the humanity of Jesus, and the body of Christ.
· combines the richness of traditional imagery with the dynamism of today's diverse Catholic population.
· makes a great special-occasion, any-occasion gift.« less