Latest News: Clonmacnois Press website launched on 1st September 2010.
Dr Vincent Twomey SVD: "The book will open up the child's mind and heart to the mysteries of our faith..."
Clonmacnois Press takes its name after the ancient monastic site founded by St. Ciarán in the heart of Ireland in 545. It seeks to revive the old tradition of Clonmacnois...
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In the words of John Paul II, what is essential in order to bring the Good News to the modern world is a proclamation that is “new in ardour, methods, and expression”...
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We plan to publish our First Holy Communion Catechism in as many langugages as possible. Our German translation is now available! Spanish and Arabic translations underway...
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Summary:Before there was anything – any tree, any flower, any earth and sky, any person – there was God. God Who always was and forever will be. God Who is beautiful, Who is truthful, Who is very good and, especially God Who is love.
Through beautiful art and story this book takes young readers, in the company of their parents and grandparents, into the mystery of the Eucharist as they prepare for their First Holy Communion. This fascinating presentation tells a bird’s eye version of God’s story of love for his children that is found in the Bible and explains First Holy Communion in the context of that great adventure.
Whilst this book is primarily for children it is our hope and expectation that it will also educate and inspire the adults who read it. Indeed for many adults this may be the very first time they have ever encountered the full story of the Catholic faith in such a clear way. Even though the text has been written in child-friendly language it is not the author's intention that it be read alone by the child: It should be an adventure of faith shared with their parents or grandparents. Indeed again as Jesus Himself said, faith can only be experienced by those who are like children, and that goes for parents and grandparents too!
Click here for more information, to view some sample illustrations or make a purchase.
Author: Deirdre Mary Ascough
Illustrator: Lisa E Brown
Featuring 12 chapters
Dimensions: 268mm x 210mm x12mm
Hardback cover, price: € 18.00
ISBN: 978-0-9563196-0-9
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