Gift of Holy Communion: For Parents of Children Celebrating First Eucharist

First Communion is forever. This one unique day has the power to impact a person's entire life. Parents can help make their child's first experience of receiving Jesus in the Eucharist a sacred memory.

The Gift of Holy Communion speaks to parents in terms they can understand and gives them the words to use when talking with their children. It enables parents to help children realize and remember the spiritual significance of this most important event.

The Gift of Holy Communion explains the meaning of Mass and the Eucharist and offers suggestions for celebrating in a fitting manner. It answers frequently asked questions and lists scripture passages and prayers that families can use to prepare for a child's first Holy Communion.