First Holy Communion

During Lent, fourth grade students prepare for First Holy Communion which is celebrated with their families on Easter Sunday. A few of the activities during Holy Week include:

• Family Orientation held for communicants and their parents
• Communicants and their families are encouraged to attend Wednesday evening Lenten services
• Bread Baking of the bread used at the Maundy Thursday service
• Blessing of the communicants on Maundy Thursday. Communicants will also assist in stripping the altar in preparation for the solemnity of Good Friday.
• Participation in the Good Friday Children’s Walk
• Easter Vigil service concludes the service that began on Maundy Thursday as we remember God’s work in the world and God’s promises to us.