{"product_id":"sashas-journey-to-her-first-alex-goncharov-9798317259280","title":"Sasha's Journey to Her First Confession: A Tale About Passions and Virtues for Young Hearts","description":"\u003cp\u003ePreparing for first confession can feel frightening to a child, but it does not have to be. In this warm and faith-filled Orthodox Christian story, young Sasha begins a journey of repentance, healing, and hope as she prepares to receive the holy sacrament of confession for the first time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGuided by Archangel Uriel through dreams, questions, and quiet moments of reflection, Sasha learns to recognize the struggles in her heart, including anger, pride, fear, and other passions. Step by step, she discovers that confession is not a punishment, but a gift of God's mercy, a path to forgiveness, peace, and a new beginning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRooted in the wisdom of the Orthodox Church, this book gently explains confession through storytelling, saintly teaching, Scripture, and reflections from Fr. Lawrence Farley, helping children understand what sin is, why repentance matters, and how God lovingly receives those who return to Him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book also includes a peaceful colouring activity featuring Sasha and Archangel Uriel, with step-by-step colouring guidance, a prayer, and a quiet invitation to reflect on God's care and the help He gives through His holy angels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful and encouraging book for Orthodox children, families, catechumens, and Sunday School use, \u003ci\u003eSasha's Journey to Her First Confession\u003c\/i\u003e helps young readers approach confession with courage, honesty, and trust in God's love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Alex Goncharov\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798317259280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/08\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 182\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.39d","brand":"Alex Goncharov","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48460072190207,"sku":"9798317259280","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_643e3452-43dd-49cf-96d7-41d639faf28d.jpg?v=1777413093","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/sashas-journey-to-her-first-alex-goncharov-9798317259280","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}