You make that decision as a parent. Some parents want their children to receive Communion as soon as they are able to come to the altar rail and receive. Others prefer to wait until their children have received Communion instruction, which is offered in the first or second grade. If you are unsure about your own preferences in the matter, speak with the Rector. See similar questions...

For the Catholic church-going SCDers out there, the SCD webmaster agrees with the following answer regarding receiving holy communion: quot;I'm not a Catholic (nor do I play one on TV ), but am Lutheran. I still take communion with the usual unleavened bread and wine. I have faith that God will take care of this small amount of "illegals" - and that the benefit of the Sacrament FAR outweighs the risk from the starch! See similar questions...

Their first communion should be as a baptised adult of approximately twenty years of age. They should be properly counseled in the faith and have the need for repentance impressed upon them and then baptised into the body of Jesus Christ. Their communion should be an annual Lord's Supper taken in all consideration after having been duly prepared in accordance with the Bible Laws and sequence. Look at Repentance and Baptism (No. See similar questions...

In general, most children are between 6 and 20 months of age. Due to legal requirements and the time required for document processing in China, the children are almost always over six months of age before the adoption is completed. Parents normally request a specific age range that they would prefer. CCAA usually, but not always, will comply with the wishes of the parents. Parents may request older children if that is their preference. Most infants adopted in 1997 were 8-15 months old. See similar questions...

There are Catholic Religious Instruction classes held in the school on Wednesday nights. Children who attend these classes can make their First Holy Communion and Confirmation with other local schools. These classes are organised by parents and are completely seperate from the curriculum taught in the NKETS. See similar questions...

When you kneel or stand at the altar rail, you will be offered a wafer of consecrated bread and a sip of consecrated wine from the common chalice. The usual way to receive the bread is to place your right hand in your left, and to extend your open palms toward the server. To receive the wine from the chalice, it is helpful if you guide the chalice from the base of it to your lips. See similar questions...

The main effect of the Eucharist is to draw us ever more closely to God and to one another. In this way the Eucharist ‘makes the Church’. As the Church receives the Body of Christ, so too it becomes the Body of Christ in and for the world. In other words, we become Christ as we receive Christ. See similar questions...

On special occasions, e.g. baptism, confirmation, wedding, funeral. Those closest may receive Holy Communion provided that they are practising Christians, share our beliefs in the Eucharist, and expressly ask permission to receive. See similar questions...

You will need to receive the sacrament first, and the Rector will be glad to advise you and help you take that step in your spiritual life. Meanwhile, come to the altar rail, cross your hands over your chest and receive a blessing. See similar questions...

The youngest students are in first grade and the oldest are in high school. A Teen Health Crew member could visit an elementary school one month and visit a high school the next month. It depends on what schools request for programming. See similar questions...

Communion is a symbolic (or perhaps real) participation in the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the apostles where He described the covenant (a "covenant" is a promise from God) He made for us by the sacrifice of His life for our sins. Wine (or grape juice in some churches) and bread are passed around, and everyone takes and eats some as an acceptance of, and participation in, this important event in the life of Jesus Christ. You'll notice there are two parts to this. The first is "Love God. See similar questions...

All baptized persons of any age are welcome to the Lord's Table. Young children are encouraged to come to the altar rail with their parents. Parents are best qualified to determine if their child is ready to receive the sacrament. Many parents allow their small children to receive the bread only. When the children are older, they allow them to have the bread that has been dipped in the chalice. Those children who do not receive Communion will receive a Blessing. See similar questions...

Absolutely, as long as you have been baptized. Jesus is the host for the sacred meal we call Holy Communion and he welcomes all his brothers and sisters to the table, regardless of their denominational background or affiliation. See similar questions...

Yes. The Episcopal Church recognizes that some marriages die. The Church mourns with you, but welcomes you to Communion as part of your healing and growth. See similar questions...

Until ACR has a more permanent worship space, we are in the process of making arrangements with other local churches to use their space for special purposes. See similar questions...