Bread of Life
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Welcome!
We are SO EXCITED that you are preparing for your 1st Holy Communion with us! Like the video says - it is made to be done with child AND parent (and maybe even the whole family!) So make sure everyone is here and ready! ALSO there is a RETREAT that is part of this program. So make sure you are signed up. Let's go!
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The Wedding Feast
Watch the video then answer the questions below:
- What "ran out" at the wedding?
- What does Mary say to the servants after talking to Jesus?
- The water that Jesus turned into wine was it better, worse or the same as the wine that the guests had first?
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Jesus feeds 5,000
Watch the video then answer the questions below.
1. Was there enough food in the beginning?
2. After Jesus gave thanks was there enough food? More than enough?
3. Take a moment to imagine you are there in the crowd, watching Jesus multiply the loves and fish. Think of everything you see, hear and smell. Now imagine you see the 12 baskets of leftovers from only 5 loaves and 2 fish. What do you feel? Are you surprised? Can Jesus do anything? What might you want to ask Jesus in this moment?
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Craft Time!
*Note: Please be sure to pick up your craft kit from the parish office in order to complete this step. (Craft requires parent supervision.)
You will need:
- White liquid glue
- Disposable cup or bowl for the glue
- The supply kit you picked up at the church
This craft is a little sticky! Having a damp cloth nearby to wipe your hands might help. Before you begin, consider having a washable placemat in place to help make clean up easier.
Instructions:- Start by mixing your glue to be about 2 parts glue one part water in a disposable cup or bowl. You won’t need much, a little goes a long way. Stir till mixed.
- Turn the clear cup upside down on a washable placemat on the work surface and paint the outside of the cup in sections with the glue mixture. Stick the tissue paper on it as you go, so the glue doesn’t dry.
- Try overlapping the tissue paper, as it makes different colours.
- Once the cup is all covered with the tissue paper squares, paint over all of the tissue paper with the glue mixture to make it smooth. This is called decoupaging! (Fancy!)
- When the glue is dry, take a marker and write Christ Is Our Light and decorate to your heart's content.
- Put the candle inside and let your light shine! The effect of the candle behind the tissue paper will be similar to stained glass.
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Why a Candle?
A candle is given to us at baptism to remind us to keep the light of faith burning in our hearts. Fire can keep us warm and can help us see in the dark. Jesus is our light who gives us his love in a special way when we feel sad, scared or alone but also when we feel joy, peace and happiness. A candle can also help us to focus when we say our prayers. You might want to light your candle each time you begin your First Communion Preparation - or create a "prayer corner" in your house with it so you can spend some quiet time with Jesus.
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Prayers to practice every day:
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OUR FATHER
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our tresspasses.
As we forgive those who tresspass against us.
And lead us not into temptation but deliver us from evil.
AMEN.
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HAIL MARY
Hail Mary, full of grace,
the Lord is with thee,
blessed art thou among women,
and blessed is the fruit
of thy womb, Jesus.
Holy Mary, Mother of God,
pray for us sinners, now,
and at the hour of our death.
AMEN.
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GLORY BE
Glory be to the Father,
and to the Son,
and to the Holy Spirit.
As it was in the beginning,
is now,
and will be forever,
AMEN.
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PRAYER AFTER COMMUNION
My Jesus,
I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.
I love You above all things,
and I welcome You into my soul.
Stay close with me always,
so I may follow you forever.
AMEN.
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