Our parish First Holy Communion Catechist Team met this week to work out how we can manage this year's programme. In the weeks to come we will announce our action plan and offer 70 children the chance to make their First Holy Communion later this year. Watch out for dates and the commencement of this special programme. When a child is baptised, we hope they will continue the journey of faith and fully complete their initiation into the life of the Church. This happens when they make their First Holy Communion, their First Confession, and sealed the beautiful day when the Bishop in the Sacrament of Confirmation anoints them on the forehead and prays 'Be Sealed with the Holy Spirit'.
Is your child ready to make their First Holy Communion? This Reflection might help.
Does your child sometimes:
Can I remind you of what Pope Saint Pius X taught, he said "when a child is able to recognise that there is a distinction between the EUCHARIST and ordinary bread then preparation should begin". This has been backed up by every Pope since
Is your child ready to make their First Holy Communion? This Reflection might help.
Does your child sometimes:
- Want to join in the prayers at Mass?
- Look forward to meeting friends at Holy Mass?
- Try to listen to readings from Scripture at Mass?
- Ask questions about what communion tastes like?
- Talk about when they can take part?
- Join in actions at Mass and sing hymns?
- Want to know more about how we meet Jesus at Mass?
- Ask questions about why the communion host is special?
- Show eagerness about joining in?
- Value occasional moments of stillness and silence?
- Show love to family and friends?
- Exhibit a desire to deepen their love of Jesus?
- Like to meet Jesus in silent prayer at Adoration times?
- Keen to read holy stories about Jesus, Mary and the Saints?
- Do they seek your advice and ask for guidance in prayer?
- Show interest in becoming an Altar Server?
Can I remind you of what Pope Saint Pius X taught, he said "when a child is able to recognise that there is a distinction between the EUCHARIST and ordinary bread then preparation should begin". This has been backed up by every Pope since
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