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First Communion and Beyond - Katie McGrady - 02/18/2026
Episode 2965

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.

The Catholic Morning Show

February 18, 202611m 7s

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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.

#KatieMcGrady #FirstCommunion #Eucharist #CatholicParenting #CatholicFamily #Mass #CatholicFormation #Sacraments

Credits: Produced, Edited, and Mixed by Ayden Pugh, Alexia Baker, and Brady Grimm.

 

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