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First Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
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3 weeks agoHello First Sacrament Families! In preparation for your child to receive First Communion, we hold a mandatory workshop in order to do some activities together and practice for First Communion Mass...
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4 weeks agoDear First Sacrament Families, Just a note to remind you that we will only have ONE First Reconciliation day for all the children on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at 10 AM. Please plan to arrive by 9:30...
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3 months agoFor Parents with children in the 2ND YEAR of First Communion class (2nd Grade) You must submit a copy of your child's Baptismal certificate before they are permitted to participate in the Sacrament...
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3 months agoHello First Sacrament Families! In preparation for your child to receive first Reconciliation, we hold a mandatory workshop in order to practice the prayers, explore the confessional, and do some...
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4 months agoThis evenings parent meeting for those with a child in 2nd grade ( the second year of prep for First Communion) is rescheduled for Wednesday, December 14 6:10 pm. If you were not able to attend the...
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The reception of Holy Communion for the first time is the greatest joy in the life of a soul. For this reason, it is called a "foretaste of heaven." First communion gives to a person, in the state of grace, an immediate union with God in a physical and sacramental way by receiving the very real presence, body, blood, soul and divinity of Jesus Christ. The Eucharist nourishes the soul, strengthens it and orients it to know, love and serve God.The following questions may be helpful for parents to determine a child's readiness for the Sacrament of First Holy Communion:
- Does the child understand that the Eucharist is the real Body and Blood of Jesus Christ and manifest a desire to receive Him?
- Does the child know the difference between the Eucharist and ordinary bread?
- Does the child participate actively and consciously at Mass each week?
- Does the child display an attitude of reverence at Mass?
- Does the child know the proper way(s) to receive communion on the tongue or on the hand?
- Does the child know how to prepare for Mass and make an act of thanksgiving?
- How is the Sacrament celebrated for my Child?
During the preparation for First Confession, the Director of Faith Formation will hold parent meetings in which the dates for First Holy Communion are shared.
Contact Hilary Paolantonio for additional information. 919-570-0070 ext. 108.