First Holy Communion Prep

This year Jonah begins a more formalized preparation for his First Holy Communion.  Here are some of the resources that we will use at home:

First Communion Catechism

First Communion Days

Going to Confession

Child’s Guide to First Holy Communion

The Weight of the Mass: A Tale of Faith

The Holy Eucharist Coloring Book

I also ordered this audio resource from St. Anne’s Helper to aid in memorization.  Jonah and a couple of other children are definitely auditory learners.

More suggestions can be found here

In the process we are going to work on putting together a First Communion Notebook.  I have gotten many ideas from these sources:

Notebook Page Ideas

More Page Ideas

I think Jonah will really enjoy having his finished book on display at his First Holy Communion Party.

Another activity that is slowly becoming a tradition for our family is going to confession on First Saturdays.  At some point, when little bodies get a bit bigger and are a little less wiggly, we will also attend mass.  After going to confession we then go get a breakfast treat.  It has been a nice way for us to get into the habit of monthly confession.

We are very much looking forward to this important sacrament for Jonah!

St. Anne’s Helper
Catholic First Communion
Catholic Confirmation