First Holy Communion

On Sunday 17 May, at the 10:30 Mass, thirty-one children from the third year received Holy Communion for the first time. The celebration was presided over by Fr. Jakub Rzepczyński, who led the preparation throughout the year.

The preparation included religious education at school, monthly meetings in church, services for children and parents, and a day of recollection in April. The children learned not only the prayers by heart, but also what confession looks like and why we go to it.

The church was prepared by the ladies of the Living Rosary, and the “Ziarenko” schola sang. After Mass a group photo was taken in front of the church.

“White week” lasted from Monday to Saturday, with Mass every day at 18:00 and, on Thursday, May devotions. On Saturday the children and their parents went on a pilgrimage of thanksgiving to Sianowo.

We thank the parents for attending the meetings and for taking the preparation seriously — it showed. We ask that Sunday Mass remain a fixed point for families after the celebration too. The year that follows First Communion is more important than the day itself.