What wonderful majesty! What stupendous condescension! O sublime humility! That the Lord of the whole universe, God and the Son of God, should humble Himself like this under the form of a little bread, for our salvation
— St. Francis of Assisi
How can I as a parent best support my child’s preparation for First Holy Communion?
While our teachers do a wonderful job of explaining the sacraments and showing our young people how to receive them, it is truly your example that will have the greatest impact on the spiritual life of your child. If you are not already doing so, we invite you to make these things a priority:
- Attending Mass on all Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.
- Making your own faith a priority by seeking the opportunities for adult faith formation in the parish.
- Supporting a parish ministry with the gift of your time and talents.
- Having regular family prayer time and discussing the Eucharist with your child.
- Returning to the Sacrament of Reconciliation, especially if it’s been awhile.
Our excellent team of catechists who, along with our priests, will journey with our second graders, the best and truest example of faith comes from their parents.
Contact Charmaine Carter at 727-498-6056 or ccarter@stjosephsp.org for answers to any questions you may have.