Eucharist Reminders - Sunday 27th June

Good afternoon parents,

It has been a lovely week preparing for Eucharist, the children have been absolutely amazing and have made this week such a joy! We are very much looking forward to celebrating this special occasion with our Year 4 families on Sunday!

A few quick reminders for Sunday...

  • Please make sure that you are seated in your assigned seat by 8.15am. Getting there a few minutes before will allow time for a few photos outside and to get yourselves checked in through the SAFE WA App.
  • A reminder that there is only room for immediate family in the pews - there is plenty of seating at the back and upstairs.
  • You will be invited up as a family to receive the Eucharist with Fr Francis giving it to the candidate first. He will then offer it you, if you do not wish to receive the sacrament, please indicate this by crossing your arms over your chest .
  • Fr Francis will ask if your child will be receiving the wine at this time, simply indicate yes or no.
  • Your child has been instructed on how to approach the sanctuary when your turn comes, you will move up on to the sanctuary and wait until it is your child's turn. Please make sure that you step all the way up onto the sanctuary, do not stand on the steps...we don't want anyone to fall over!
  • Our prayer buddies (which we are so grateful for) will be invited up for a special blessing after Communion has finished.
If you can please make sure that upon arrival you are mindful of noise, this is a joyful occasion of course but we want to maintain the reverent nature of the event.

Similarly, when the time for Eucharist comes, please be mindful of maintaining a silent and reverent manner - we want each child to feel special in this moment!

Steps for Receiving Eucharist:
  1. Approach Fr Francis with your right hand cupped underneath your left. Be mindful of not being too close or too far away and your hands are at an appropriate height.
  2. Fr Francis will raise the host and say "Body of Christ" to which you will respond "Amen".
  3. He will then place the host into your palm, gently place the host into your mouth and make the sign of the cross.
  4. If you wish to receive a blessing, simply approach Fr Francis with your arms across your chest.
  5. Once all members have received either Eucharist or a blessing, you will then return to your seat. 
  6. You will then kneel down to say a small prayer in silence.
All families are warmly invited to stay behind for a light morning tea!

Kindest regards,

Caitlin & Ben

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