Celebrating with Children

Celebrating with Children by Joan Brown was published by Kevin Mayhew in December 1999 and is our 32164th best seller. The ISBN for Celebrating with Children is 9781840034813.

Ten simple, attractive liturgical celebrations to use with children who are preparing to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. There is an introduction to the whole idea of liturgical celebration, with an emphasis on family and community.
The celebrations are fully worked out, and come complete with photocopiable service sheets. Celebrating with Children may be used in conjunction with any First Communion programme.


Celebrating God’s love and forgiveness in Advent – Service of Reconciliation
Celebrating God’s love and forgiveness in Lent – Service of Reconciliation
Celebrating God’s gift of love and forgiveness – Service of Reconciliation
Celebration of Enrolment – For preparation for Sacramental Communion
Celebration of Illumination – Presentation of the Scriptures
Celebration of Tradition – Presentation of the Lord’s Prayer
Celebration at the Crib – God with us
Celebrating a Meal with Friends – Passover/Last Supper/Eucharist
Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament – Praise and Adoration
Celebration of Praise – Presentation of First Communion Certificates