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.

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...

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...

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...

A service of Holy Communion is celebrated on the first Sunday of the Month and sometimes at other special Sundays and other services. See similar questions...

Children ages 4 through 15 receive care through the Department of Pediatric Dentistry. Call 214-828-8133 for screening information. For children under age 4, call 214-828-8166. See similar questions...

CCCH, there is no age limit. Some families have waited until a certain age; others have let their young ones take a wafer. Rarely do the youngest want any wine! If your child does not want communion, it is as easy as shaking your head or having the child cross their arms over their chest for a blessing. See similar questions...

No. In order for children under 10 to receive the Kit at the entrance, they must pay the full ticket price. Back to index See similar questions...

each child reaches his or her third birthday, the family's service coordinator would assist them in learning about what resources may be available to them after the child's third birthday. Such options may include, but not be limited to the Georgia Department of Education Division for Exceptional Students which offers special education services for children ages 3-21 in Georgia. See similar questions...

There is no age limit for our raft trips however, participants must weigh at least 50 pounds. For our horse trips, riders must be at least 7 years old with no experience necessary. See similar questions...

I have a 25-year-old son who is my exact opposite personality type, and a 22-year-old daughter who shares two aspects of my personality type. Knowing personality type has been my greatest gift in parenting and it gives me great pleasure to pass on the information to others. It taught me that a challenging child may really be a gift and sometimes we think a child is misbehaving when it’s really just a personality type difference. See similar questions...