Overview

Fun, practical, and entertaining activities for cultivating the core values of the church

Demonstrating how the seven sacraments are both powerful encounters with the Living Christ and a marvelous blueprint for rich and joyous livingâ€â€Âfrom birth through confirmation, marriage, and the end of lifeâ€â€Âthis guidebook provides Catholic parents fun and dynamic ways in which to learn and experience each core value. By providing instructive ways for strengthening the family unit through Christ, Elizabeth Ficocelli shares a refreshing look into the power and purpose of each sacrament. Flavored throughout with touching, and at times humorous, personal accounts of her experience with the sacraments, Ficocelli accomplishes a difficult taskâ€â€Âproviding a book that is not only enjoyable to read, but also deepens the Catholic experience and the strength of faith in every devout family.

Reviews

"An outstanding, practical guide for every Catholic parent! Use Seven from Heaven to give your children the greatest gift of allâ€â€Âjoyful participation in Christ's presence every day."  â€â€ÂMatthew Kelly, New York Times bestselling author, The Rhythm of Life and The Dream Manager

"Absolutely outstanding! A must read for all Catholic family members who need the healing, nurturing and protection the sacraments provide!"  â€â€ÂKevin Lowry, author, Faith at Work

"This book belongs on every parent's kitchen table, on every catechist's desk and in every pastor's library."  â€â€ÂLisa M. Hendey, founder and editor, www.CatholicMom.com

Author Biography

Elizabeth Ficocelli is a popular speaker and the author of Shower of Heavenly Roses. She lives in Reynoldsburg, Ohio.