A few reminders ahead of Saturday's Service.
The Sacrament of First Holy Communion is a special event in the lives of the children.
For the school and the parish, it is also an occasion to celebrate.
In order to make this a memorable experience for everyone involved we would ask you to note the following points.
- First Holy Communion will take place on Saturday 5th June 2021 in St. Patrick and St. Colman's Church, Laurencetown at 11 am.
- We would appreciate if all First Holy Communicants could be seated by 10.45 am.
- All Primary 4 children will sit together at the front of the church. Their immediate family will be allocated a seat with a maximum of 6 people per seat.
- Please ensure the children have been to the toilet before leaving the house as toilet facilities are not available at this time.
- We would respectfully ask that noise is kept to a minimum, especially when families are seated prior to the beginning of Mass. The children have been taught about the need to show reverence in the church and we would appreciate the co-operation of families.
- All mobile telephones need to be switched off.
- All adults must wear a face covering within the church and social distancing rules must be adhered to.
- With regards photography, we would ask that parents/family members refrain from taking photographs during the First Communion Mass. A whole group photograph will be taken at the end of mass and a copy given to each family.
- Children for First Holy Communion will be invited by Canon Powell to receive the Eucharist first. Staff will then direct each family group to come forward.
Some parents have asked about fasting before receiving Communion. Whoever is to receive the blessed Eucharist is to abstain for at least one hour before Holy Communion from all food and drink with the sole exception of water and medicine. Pregnant women and the elderly are exempt from this. We should never come to Holy Communion with gum or sweets in our mouth. In fact we should refrain from chewing gum or eating sweets whenever we are in church, not just before Communion. We fast to help us prepare for and appreciate the sacredness of such a great gift.
Your co-operation is most appreciated!
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