First Communion

Two of the most important and significant rites of passage for a young Catholic child are the Sacraments of Reconciliation (Confession) and Eucharist (Communion). In the Religious Education Program, there are three years of preparation (Kindergarten, Grade 1, and Grade 2) for these sacraments. Preparation for First Reconciliation is in first grade with reception of the sacrament in November of second grade. Preparation for First Eucharist is in second grade with reception on the first Saturday in May. There is the option in second grade to receive individually with the family at a parish liturgy or to participate in the group celebration with classmates. Older students, who did not receive their First Reconciliation or First Communion by second grade, may receive (when they are properly prepared) the sacraments at any weekend Mass the family chooses. Parents of older students meet with the religious education director to be involved in the at-home preparation. Two First Communion liturgies were held on May 1, 2021. Please enjoy the pictures below (click on the thumbnails for larger images) of this special day for our First Communicants. To see videos of  the liturgies, visit the St. Philip the Apostle Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/StPhilipAddisonIL.
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