The Catholic Faith Teaching Manual (Level 1) provides a Traditional Catholic learning resource for children aged 7 to 9 who are making their first Holy Communion. It is part of a series of books that has 5 levels designed for Primary school children from Grade 2 to Grade 6. It introduces the fundamentals of the Catholic faith which incorporates both the tradition and the beauty. The manual is ideal for schools and homeschooling. The manual can be taught over a year or in months depending on your preference. The teaching manual takes a step by step approach in explaining all facets of the faith, it assumes the child has little or no knowledge. The teaching manual is also a starting point for those adults who are beginners in the Catholic faith. The Catholic Faith Teaching Manual contains 15 lessons, which include Catechism questions, Bible stories, Sacraments, Lives of the Saints, Prayers and Church Sacramentals. Each level has simple questions throughout to help children remember the truths of the faith. At the completion of level 1, the child will have a thorough knowledge of Catholic truths, be familiar with bible stories, prayers and the lives of saints. They will have a full understanding of the sacrament of Holy Communion. The child will learn prayers such as the "Act of Contrition" and also what happens at the "Consecration" in the mass. They will learn about the "Blessed Trinity", the importance of "Our Lady" and feast days and patron Saints. Included are visuals and explanations of church blessings such as "Benediction" and church sacramentals like the "Ciborium". The Catholic Teaching Manual is full of illustrations and high quality photographs to help express the faith in its full glory while educating the child. CATHOLIC FAITH TEACHING MANUAL SERIES Level 1 : Holy Communion (Age 9-10) Level 2 : Post Communion (age 10) Level 3 : Intermediary Level (age 11) Level 4 : Pre confirmation Level (age 11-12) Level 5 : Confirmation Level (age 12-13)