OUR THANKS to KelleyAnn Beck, Mary Grebis and Mary Thorp for their work as catechists for First Holy Communion , 2016 ...God Bless these young children and their families. See you at the Altar of the Lord.
The Eucharist
Mrs Annette Rafalowski engages the First Holy Communion Candidates in a deeper dialogue
about Jesus presence in the Eucharist.
Mrs. Eileen Sharkey, grade 5 Catechist breaks open the Scripture Story of the Last Supper with the candidates.
The Word
"A Child's First Holy Communion" video is shared with parents and children.
Parents join their candidates at the end of the retreat for a shared moment to contemplate together their children's First Communion.
Guided Meditation for Children
The Prayer
Mr. Michael Breen, Handprints Leader (grade 8)
introduces the First Communion Candidates to
contemplative prayer. Guided meditations happen
regularly at Tuesday Evenings Prayer Services.
First Holy Communion Banners
The children asked God for Blessing of First Communion Banners. The children decorate the banners at home with their parents and bring them back to church for their celebration day.