We Reflect…

Write one way you see Jesus in your child, that you hope will be
strengthened as they receive their First Holy Communion. Write your
response on a post it note and place it on the candle vase.
 We Pray...
O Gracious God,
Who so generously lavishes our lives with goodness,
who has given us the children we hold in our hearts tonight,
Create in our hearts a deep centre of real gratitude and
thanksgiving.

Let us share our treasures freely.

As the light of Christ given at Baptism, grows stronger and
brighter in our little ones,
We remember how you cherish and love each member of our
families….
Let us always be thankful and open-hearted
As you reach further into our lives as we continue our journey
of faith towards you.

As we bring our children before to meet you in a new and

special way,
Fill us with the same joy and unconditional love for them that
we sometimes forget Father, you feel for us.

Amen (Sacred Heart Education, n.d.)

 Welcome to the Year 4 First Holy
Communion Preparation Evening

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What is our Specifics for the
What is the First class learning night and
As a parent how
Holy about in order to important dates
can I help?
Communion? prepare for this (Sacramental
Sacrament? Coordinator)
 What is the First Holy Communion?

"The Eucharist is such a great gift. That's why going

to Mass is so important. Going to Mass not just to
pray, but to receive Communion, the Bread and Body
of Christ. It saves us, forgives us and it makes us one
with the Father. How beautiful!”

Pope Francis (2014)

 What is the First Holy Communion?

● Important and exciting event for Catholic families and individuals.

● It is the third of seven sacraments received.
● Also known as the Eucharist, meaning ‘thanksgiving.’
● The sacrament is the first time that a person receives the
Eucharist, which is the eating of consecrated bread and drinking of
consecrated wine.
● The word 'communion' means ‘to be united with.’ Through Holy
Communion we are united in a special way with Jesus Christ.
What is our class learning about in order to
prepare for this Sacrament?

● God created us with human bodies which are different from one
another. Our differences mean that each one of us is special to
God in a unique way.
● Jesus draws members of God’s family close to him through the
Eucharist
● Catholics celebrate Jesus drawing many people together through
the Eucharist
● Catholics celebrate the Eucharist
● Christians are called to love everyone as ‘another self’
 What is our class learning about in order to
prepare for this Sacrament?
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Students are developing a Students should feel
greater consciousness and It is important for deeply connected to their
awareness about those teachings in this unit of First Holy Communion
around them. They are work to be integrated Mass. Many things we are
learning and into all learning areas as learning in class will be
demonstrating how well as becoming the incorporated into their
significant it is for us to underlying principles for Mass. Students’
treat everyone around us our classroom ethos. experiences of their First
with love and respect, Holy Communion will be
regardless of their enriched through a deeper
differences. understanding of the Mass.
 Activity
Scattered around the room are
items/symbols which relate to the First Holy
Communion. Walk around the room and
discuss with your child/parent what the item
represents in relation to the First Holy
Communion. Write down any ideas, phrases
or memories you come up with on the
butchers paper placed infront.
 As A Parent How Can I Help?
The parent is the number one influencer of the child.
Furthermore, the Bishops Mandate highlights the importance
of parents as being the first educators of the child.
● Pray with your children and family.
● Take your children to Mass and encourage them to
participate in various ways.
● Try to eat one meal a day together as a family.
● Be interested in what our children are learning about in
class.
● Share with your child your memories or memorabilia of
receiving your First Holy Communion.