As Communion day draws near, we are more intensely preparing the kids for receiving the Sacrament. With daily practice and review, the children are growing deeper in their faith and knowledge of the Mass.

We pray that the Eucharist our children receive on the day of their Communion may draw closer them to Christ and deepen their love for the Church.

The Cat­e­chism of the Catholic Church states in para­graph 923, “‘Vir­gins who, com­mit­ted to the holy plan of fol­low­ing Christ more closely, are con­se­crated to God by the dioce­san bishop accord­ing to the approved litur­gi­cal rite, are betrothed mys­ti­cally to Christ, the Son of God, and are ded­i­cated to the ser­vice of the Church.’ By this solemn rite (Con­se­cra­tio vir­ginum), the vir­gin is ‘con­sti­tuted … a sacred per­son, a tran­scen­dent sign of the Church’s love for Christ, and an escha­to­log­i­cal image of this heav­enly Bride of Christ and of the life to come.’”

During his homily, Bishop Sarhad spoke of how the women who dedicated themselves that day were not wanting in anything of the world before they chose to live a consecrated life. They had complete access to all the world had to offer, but they felt a desire for a deeper fulfillment, one that can only be found in God.

Before the final blessing, Sister Tarbytha thanked the Bishop, priests and clergy for their presence and support, as well as the benefactors and all who were present to share that special day with them.

After the Mass, there was a reception in the Hall of the Church for all who were gathered. The album includes photographs of the ceremony and reception.

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