Special Children's Communion Liturgy

Children’s Communion Liturgy on 2/1 & Special Teaching for Children on 1/25

Receiving the sacrament of communion is a very special experience for those of us who are part of Christ’s body, and that includes the children among us.  In the Anglican tradition, we believe that once a child has been baptized, that child can share in the Lord’s Table as soon as he or she is able to receive the communion elements on one’s own.  In our Tradition, we also have a liturgical tradition of “First Communion”, in which after receiving some teaching on the sacrament, a baptized child begins to receive communion.   

Practically speaking, this belief and this liturgical tradition results into two different practices among our families.   Some of our families prefer to have their children receive communion as soon as they are able.  Others prefer to have their children wait until they are a little older and can learn about what communion means.  Both practices are good, and we honor both.

So, with this in mind, on February 2nd, we are going to include a special Children’s Communion Liturgy as part of our service.  This liturgy will honor both those children who have been receiving Communion for some time now, as well as those children who will receive Communion for the first time that day.  Prior to that day, Rev. Kristen and Christine Mitchell will offer up a special teaching on Communion during the Godly Explorer’s time on January 25th, and all children are welcome to come and learn about this special Sacrament.  To help us know if your children will participate in this liturgy this day, please sign-up here.  

(Note:  Parent, you can sign-up for yourselves, and include which children will participate in the questions section).