Jesus in Space: A True Story That's Out of This World

• Amazing historical account of the Eucharist going into space
• Story of the 3 Catholic astronauts on the Space Shuttle Endeavor
• The Real Presence on their space mission
• Full color imagery including real photos
• Great First Communion gift to teach the mystery of the Real Presence

T-minus … 3 … 2 … 1 … BLAST OFF! With a roar, the space shuttle Endeavour was launched into space. But when Astronaut Tom Jones left the earth, he didn’t leave Jesus behind! Tom Jones was one of three Catholic crew members on NASA mission STS-59 who received permission to bring the Blessed Sacrament with them on their 1994 expedition. In this one-of-a-kind children’s book for ages 4-8, author Cecilia Cicone and artist Gabhor Utomo narrate the adventures of Astronaut Tom and his companions, and how the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist accompanied them on their mission.

Features full-color photographs and a timeline of NASA space shuttle mission STS-59; catechesis on the Eucharist and Eucharistic Adoration; and a special message from Astronaut Tom to inspire young adventurers to be courageous in faith and secure in the truth of God’s love for them! This book makes a wonderful and engaging story for kids that teaches the meaning and value of the Real Presence in the real world. The perfect First Communion gift!