(First Holy Communion Preparation Course...Mission)
Enjoy this short 2 minute video which provides you an overview of the course.
Please share it with your child(ren)! We want them to be excited to start their "mission" soon!
Parents of children preparing for First Holy Communion, please look out for
Flocknote in your email with the first module of the online course this weekend.
Dear Children and Parents preparing for First Communion,
Greetings of peace to all of you who have made the commitment to join the online Sacramental preparation program! I am so delighted to know that you are willing to participate remotely at this challenging time. It would have made me happy to see you in person for these sessions, but will pray we will have the opportunity to be together soon.
For any celebration in life, you must make your best effort to make it happen well. Think about how excited are you to celebrate your graduation day or a special birthday? First Communion is your first encounter with Jesus in person as you receive the host. It is not just a ceremony. It is your communion with Jesus who loved us even to the cross and promised to be with us always.
I encourage parents to watch alongside your children so that they may have loving memories of their First Communion day. I know it is a challenging time, but since we will not have any classes in the church, you need to give this preparation importance--remember, they look to you for guidance.
My sincere thanks to the Holy Cross Sacramental Team for their dedication, creativity, and expression of faith. God bless you all. Don't forget to come back to church when the opportunity comes!
Pastor Fr. Lukose, CMF
For children who are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion, this is a big deal.
And for all of us, no matter how many times we have received Our Lord in the Holy Eucharist, it should always be a big deal.
What makes it so special the first time is the same thing that makes it special every time!