Countdown to First Communion

Dave and I are nearing the end of our time with this year's class preparing for First Communion. We have had our last actual class session. Today was the planning session for the teachers as the students' roles in the Mass were outlined. This Sunday will be the practice for the Hispanic Mass. Next week will be the practice. A week from Sunday will be the Mass. This year, we have twenty one children in our class. There will be a total of 72 children receiving this Sacrament within the next ten days in our local area.

They will have one more weekly Mass before they are able to fully participate in the Eucharist. It has been a privilege to have spent this time with them. I can hardly wait to witness their next steps toward full participation in the Catholic Church.