Religion This year is a very special year in our faith life as most of us will be making our First Holy Communion in May. We have been studying the Mass in preparation for this event.
The Eucharist will be our second sacrament of Christian Initiation. At Baptism, we were welcomed into the Catholic Church. At our First Communion, we will be invited to participate more fully in our life in the Church as we receive Jesus.
The Mass is our thanksgiving celebration of the gifts Jesus gives us. It has many parts. The first part is the Introductory Rite in which we welcome on another to our celebration. During the Penitential Act, we ask forgiveness for our failings. Next is the Liturgy of the Word in which we listen to and discuss the Scriptures to help guide our everyday lives. Then, in the Liturgy of the Eucharist, the sacrifice of Jesus at the Last Supper is remembered during the Eucharistic Prayer. The Communion Rite is when we receive Jesus in the Sacred Bread and Wine. Finally, during the Concluding Rite, we are sent on our mission, with the Holy Spirit's guidance, to share the love of Jesus with all we meet.
On Saturday, March 21 from 9 - 11:30 am, we will gather together with all those receiving their First Communion for our Retreat. One parent is asked to attend. We will be doing several activities including making each student's banner. Our banner kit requires craft glue or hot glue. If you have a hot glue gun or craft glue, please bring that along. Thank you! UPDATE: As of March 14, the retreat has been put on hold.
On Saturday, May 2 at the 4 pm Mass, or on Sunday, May 3 at the 8 am, 9:30 am, or 11 am Mass, we will receive Jesus for the first time!