My First Missal

by Maria Grace Dateno, Virginia Esquinaldo (Illustrator)

Kids and parents will love this handy-sized missal. The parts of the Mass, prayers, and responses according to the new translation of the Roman Missal are all clearly explained in simple language. Also includes the Sacrament of Reconciliation, complete with an examination of conscience for children.

48 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2006

About the author

Sister Maria Grace Dateno is a member of the religious congregation of the Daughters of St. Paul, and is currently an acquisitions editor at Pauline Books & Media, the publishing house of the community. She works with adult titles in the areas of faith formation, theology of the body, spirituality, personal growth, and lives of saints. She is also part of the acquisitions team for children’s titles.
Sister Maria Grace has an M.A. in theology from The Catholic University of America. She has served as the manager of the Pauline Books & Media Center in Alexandria, Virginia, and in several Pauline Books & Media Centers around the country.
Originally from northern Virginia, Sister Maria Grace has five siblings and and 24 nieces and nephews, who inspire her writing. She is the author of the six-book Gospel Time Trekkers series, which are time-travel adventures for ages six to nine. She also writes catechetical books for children, including The Mass Explained for Kids (co-author) and I Pray the Stations of the Cross.