Written by Fr. Joseph Dunney, the famous author of the popularly-acclaimed The Mass, intended for priests and the laity, seminarians and college-aged students. This book, however, is written especially for young boys and girls (aged approx. 8-12)! It fills an important need–explaining in simple fashion the great mystery and meaning of the Holy Sacrifice.

Fr. Dunney speaks on a lofty subject matter, but on the child’s level, so that young minds can grasp the grandeur and mystery of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass (Tridentine Rite). A valuable read for every child! Starting with a description of the Church itself, the windows, the Stations of the cross and the altar–the book then continues with an explanation of the vestments of the priest and the meaning of the various colours used on the altar. The Mass itself is then described step-by-step, what the priest says, what he does…from the Prayers at the Foot of the Altar, all the way to the Last Blessing. Fr. Dunney describes all these things with a clear and interesting explanation of each action and word.