Parents will welcome this clear, concise explanation of basic Catholic teachings about the sacrament of reconciliation. It describes the guidelines and procedures for a child's first confession, and provides practical suggestions to help parents make the child's initial reception of the sacrament a holy, treasured and memorable event. It contains answers to frequently asked questions along with prayers and scripture readings that pertain to forgiveness and reconciliation. Parents can use this book as either a primary or supplemental resource for learning about the sacrament and teaching their child about confession.