First Holy Communion Preparation Information:
PROPER RECPETION:
Traditional First Communion attire.
At First Holy Communion Mass
- proper reception of Communion will be reinforced during our retreat and in class.
- re-enforced at home and by watching closely as you receive at mass each week. Demonstrate, WITH the bow.
- important that you attend mass with your child, it is the best way for them to see the importance and the privilege of receiving the Body and Blood of Jesus through the sacrament of Eucharist.
Traditional First Communion attire.
- White dresses for the girls,
- white or dark suits for the boys.
- The white is a reminder of our baptism, which unites us, and of the new life we come to in the sacrament.
At First Holy Communion Mass
- Children called individually by name, only the child may come forward to receive communion
- family and friends will be invited to receive after all the children, family members who cannot receive communion they may ask for a blessing by crossing their arms over their chest.
- allergy to food that may impede them from receiving of the Body of Christ (such as Celiac Disease) please let Barb or Lori know as soon as possible to we can take proper precaution.
- Will try the wine during retreat, asked to partake during Mass – if you are against it, make that clear with your child.
- HOPEFULLY have a photographer, photograph each child as he/she comes forward to receive the sacrament.
- After Mass, the children will line up for a group photo. PLEASE ALLOW OUR PHOTOGRAPHER TO TAKE HER PHOTOGRAPHS FIRST! Take your photos afterward.
- Once we secure our photographer, we will be providing more information, Most likely you can have a formal sitting before or after Mass. Family photos included.
- At most our Mass should be NO more than 1 ½ hours for our celebration including pictures.
