We just wanted to share with you today, what can happen when little Catholic kids can’t wait to make their Holy Communion!
Our triplets (6 year old) have just flat out had it. They have been waiting to make their Holy First Communion, fully aware of all it means and how very special it is, for at least a couple of years now. At every Mass, they have watched us parents and their big sister go up to receive Jesus in the Eucharist. When we get back to the pew, and kneel down in prayer, one or the other often wants to whisper about how much longer it will be, before they can go up too.
First Holy Communion seasons are especially torturous for them. For every Sunday Mass we have attended throughout the month of May, and sometimes the end of April and beginning of June too, for years now, they have watched child, after child,.. after child… receive Communion for the first time. And they sigh, exercising all of the patience they can muster.
But this past weekend really did them in. Two little girls in our extended family, received their First Holy Communion. And it’ll be a whole year, before it is their turn. <sigh>.
They have had many Mass services here in our living room. They have alternated being alter servers, readers, and the priest himself. With tall candle sticks made of legos, toy colored strings tied around their waists as ropes, and their Bible, they’ve got it down.
But lately, Mass has evolved into their own First Holy Communion, and it has only grown more elaborate, as their need ‘for the real deal’ has set in. I finally took photos of their service.
So we welcome you, to one of their ‘Pretend First Holy Communion’ Masses…….
The Procession
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The boys found the only navy blue attire they could come up with – their running suits. {O} had a fine white dress on hand, and a brand new shoe-lace served as her head piece.
Before the Liturgy
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Listening to the the Homily
(in this case….silence. Lol)
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* NOTE: Holy Communion – *It is important to note, that it was decided among them, that it would be rather disrespectful, to actually refer to their pretend Communion, as the ‘Body and Blood of Christ‘. When in actuality, it is their toys. So they have come up with alternative language, as to not be irreverent:
The Body of Christ: “Chips”
The Blood of Christ: “Cup of Water”
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This is it!
Holy Communion line….
Thankfully, Daddy was on hand, and agreed to distribute Holy Communion, as the priest.
Some personal prayer, following Communion.
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The Recession.
Thank you for joining us.
Go in peace, to love and serve the Lord. 😉
Rene – Well, that’s my girl. No surprise here! And did she bring her little white book?
This is just too precious! Your kids are so prepared, they should be allowed to do it now! It was beautiful to have them there to witness J’s receiving for the first time. Every time she’s received Jesus since, she gets very quiet and thoughtful afterward, even when we’re driving home. She truly has grasped the reality of whom she’s consumed!
Thank you Everyone!
Sarah – I agree,…having waited and waited, that actual sacrament day will mean so much more to the children. Until then, I think the very ‘excitement’ brings about all kinds of ways that act as some forms of valid preparation, in their hearts, to receive such a holy sacrament.
I can relate … My six-year-old is so excited to receive her First Communion. She talks about it all.the.time!! But she has to wait another two years … Because of our children’s strong desire for the Lord, when that day finally arrives, the sacrament will be SO very significant and powerful for them, I am sure! What a special moment that will be!
That’s just lovely!
Priceless. Your children are amazing!
Laura, that is just beautiful! Thank you for sharing.