First Communion and Beyond - Katie McGrady - 02/18/2026
Katie Prejean McGrady joins the Catholic Morning Show to discuss her book First Communion and Beyond, offering practical guidance for parents preparing children for the sacraments while building habits that foster lifelong love for the Eucharist and the Mass.
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Show Notes
Catholic author, speaker, and broadcaster Katie Prejean McGrady shares the inspiration behind her newest family faith resource.
She explains:
• Why parents must lead their children’s sacramental formation
• How families can make Sunday Mass the “anchor” of the week
• Practical conversations parents should have with children about Communion
• Encouraging long-term Catholic practice beyond sacrament day
• Signs of renewed faith among young Catholics today
Find the book from Ave Maria Press or Catholic booksellers.
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