First Holy Communion
The boys and me
Last Sunday Monkey boy celebrated his First Holy Communion. It was a big milestone in his faith formation journey as it was the first time he was receiving the bread of Christ.
We were at church early as we had to report half an hour earlier as he needed to be there for a last minute rehersal on the procession into church. There were about 30 kids which were having their First Holy Communion together with Monkey boy and all of them were equally excited.
Ah Ma, Tiger girl and Monkey Boy
Before we marched into church I took the opportunity to take get Monkey boy to take some photos with his grandmothers.
Monkey boy with Mama
Both grandmothers were glad to be able to witness Monkey boy receiving this sacrament. Now he is able to fully participate in the mass together with the adult and need not sit out again during communion.
With his candle
Monkey boy had to walk into the church with his lit candle. It is a really special candle as R and I designed the candle by ourselves. One side was in English and it stated his name and date of First communion while the other side was written in Chinese by R. It is certainly a very meaningful keepsake for Monkey boy to have.
The kids participating in mass
The kids were invited to stand around the altar and say the Lord’s prayer together during the mass. I am sure they were able to feel the hand of the holy spirit upon them while standing so near the altar.
Side view of Monkey Boy
My little boy is really growing up so fast!!
Has your child received his/her first communion yet?
How do you feel about him/her reaching another faith formation milestone?
June 6, 2013 @ 8:28 pm
I agree with you. Kids really grows fast now. Our Little Matt is a bit far yet to receive his first communion.
June 6, 2013 @ 9:56 pm
How cute! Love all of the sweet photos!
June 6, 2013 @ 11:08 pm
Those grandmas look pretty proud!
June 7, 2013 @ 3:02 am
Congratulations! These photos are keepers!!
June 7, 2013 @ 5:15 am
Congratulations to your son. May the Lord shower you and your family with more blessings.
June 7, 2013 @ 11:28 am
cool photos! indeed a new milestone to your son.. i hope your son will grew up with a strong Christian faith 🙂
June 7, 2013 @ 3:08 pm
Hi Domique, how awesome that you’ve led your son into the holy communion. I am very happy to see this. I just signed my daughter up for classes and very excited. Though it doesn’t start until the fall. I feel very strongly about faith, any religion, as long as it is good. I am changing everyday and I believe it is for the better…more faith, more beliefs. Congrats to monkey boy and the mama, it isn’t an easy commitment.
June 15, 2013 @ 9:46 am
Courageous young man, coming of age. Congratulations……
I hope he can become closer to Christ and wish him many more Communions…..
Thank you for sharing your son’s experience and linking you post to the letter “C”
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