I know that you are a very good reader, and I am sure that you can understand much of what I am writing to you today. Do you know those who seem to? I look forward to seeing you and the family this summer, when we can worship God at Mass together. This coming Saturday, my niece will receive her First Holy Communion at Mass. Prayer to entrust the United States to God's ... 8 Ways to honor the Holy Souls this November. I have lots more to say, and I’m sure you will too. This sets the tone for a warm yet important letter.

He has long experience in spiritual direction, retreat ministry and religious formation and is now engaged in pastoral ministry in parishes. I know that you are a very good reader, and I am sure that you can understand much of what I am writing to you today. I am also a priest, like Father J. at your parish.

As you can imagine, these numbers represent a lot of work.

I wrote this specific post with girls in mind, but absolutely, you can switch around words here and there to celebrate with boys, too.

Start the letter as you would any formal correspondence, with the word "Dear" followed by your child's name or nickname.

Thank you for your kind words.

Support Aleteia with as little as $1. As I write this, I am painfully aware of how inadequate my words are. I hope that you will come to be grateful for the people who worship with you. I think of these things because with the arrival of May, most parishes across the country will see their youngsters receive Holy Communion for the first time. I am so happy for you! With her parents’ permission, I am making …

If you could speak to your younger self about what you know and love now about Mass and Holy Communion, what would you say? Teigan, I hope that you will think each year about what I have written here, and that we can talk about it every year. When we are so close to him, we can tell him about our love, about what we need, and about all the people who need help. Alfredo Dagli Orti / The Art Archive / The Picture Desk, After the first Communion 1892 oil on canvas -- SMITH, Carl Frithjof : 1859-1917 : Norwegian A professor of philosophy and theology, he has taught and lectured in North and Central America, Europe and Asia and is known for his classes in both rhetoric and medical ethics. Of course this is a big moment for her entire family and friends, too. I am also a priest, like Father J. at your parish. Even though you are only 7, I have to remind myself to breathe sometimes when I hear some of the wise words that come out of your mouth. ← Earlier Post

If you could speak to your younger self about what you know and love now about Mass and Holy Communion, what would you say?

Until then, let’s keep each other in prayer. At the Mass, we can see a bit of what heaven is like — all the people who love God worshipping him and enjoying his love.

Then Jack was born, and my awe in the journey of faith has deepened. Prayer to entrust the United States to God's ... 8 Ways to honor the Holy Souls this November. As your uncle, I would like to be with the family at all our special times, and Saturday will be an especially special time. With her parents’ permission, I am making public the letter I am writing to her, as her uncle and as a priest, as she looks forward to her First Communion.

At the Mass, we see that the love of Jesus is stronger than sin and death. So, I am writing to you as a proud and happy uncle, and I am also writing to you as a very grateful priest. I am so happy for you!

We need you.

Like creating special (and fun) family traditions, celebrating the small moments with big hugs and tiny tea parties, and how I’m embracing mama-hood with a smile...and maybe even a little extra time for myself. As you get older, I hope that you will love to worship God at Mass with the best words, music and art. And I gave the Sacrament of the Sick to my parents, your grandparents, before you were born.

When we are so close to him, we can tell him about our love, about what we need, and about all the people who need help. And I hope that you will be sure that the best gift you can give to God is to pray the Mass with your whole heart and mind, and that you will show your gratitude by your reverence and attention at Mass. Whether you celebrate with a party or just a nice family get-together, it's a special celebration for all. So, I am writing to you as a proud and happy uncle, and I am also writing to you as a very grateful priest.

Tell your child how proud of her you are on the eve of her first communion.

We know it is important to be polite and respectful, to say “please” and “I’m sorry,” and we know that it is especially important to say “thank you.”. Brigid, I hope that you will think each year about what I have written here, and that we can talk about it every year.

I think of these things because with the arrival of May, most parishes across the country will see their youngsters receive Holy Communion for the first time. First Holy Communion is a day you're going to remember throughout her life.

I wish I could be with you and the family on Saturday at Mass when you receive Holy Communion for the first time. First Holy Communion Gift Card Message #4 - During your First Communion today and for every day …

Today, May 12, your First Communion day is the feast day of Blessed Imelda Lambertini who is the patron saint of First Communicants. Like him, I offer Mass and preach and hear confessions. Later Post →.

I hope that you will learn why our biggest and best “thank you” must be for God, especially for the gift of the Mass and the gift of receiving Holy Communion at Mass. Did you find some lovely ways to connect with your grandsweetie from far away?

That’s why I hope that you will read this letter every year, so that as you get older you can understand more and more of what I have to say. I hope that you will come to be grateful for the people who worship with you. Let us spoil you with sweet things + 10% off your first purchase ♥. Free shipping in the US.

I’ve made this blog into a little place where we can do all of those things together, with teacups and toadstools, tied up with a bow. We can hear Jesus promise to stay with us, and to guide us to the home of our heavenly Father, where we can live together forever.

I witnessed Mommy and Daddy exchange their wedding vows.

Like him, I offer Mass and preach and hear confessions.

Sweetie, I hope that you will always remember this special day as the day when your heart felt full for the first time. In our family, we are also taught good manners. As your uncle, I would like to be with the family at all our special times, and Saturday will be an especially special time. But some things might be hard for you to understand right now.

Sweetie, I hope that you will always remember this special day as the day when your heart felt full for the first time. You know that in our family, we have been taught to love. As the youngest in my family, I never had the opportunity to really observe and understand the full beauty of faith growing in a child’s life. That’s why I hope that you will read this letter every year, so that as you get older you can understand more and more of what I have to say. At the Mass, we see that the love of Jesus is stronger than sin and death.

Don’t little boys make their First Communion ?

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