Admission to Communion Service
Sunday 4th October was a very special day for Beibhinn, Vittoria, Henry, Isabella, Valentina, Emily and Abigail, who were admitted to communion for the first time.
Originally, they were going to be admitted to communion on March 22nd, Mothering Sunday, but sadly lockdown intervened. Some of the families said they wondered if it was going to happen this year. But it did. There was a wonderful atmosphere of celebration. God parents came and so did friends to support them. Beibhinn’s Irish family took part on Zoom. Isabella and Henry had a lovely surprise when their Aunt Emma came down to London to join them. Some family bubbles had as many as 7 people!
A special altar was set up below the chancel railings. The altar cloth incorporated each of the children’s hand – prints.
During communion, the Junior Choir sang “Soul of my Saviour”
The service was so full of meaning for the children being admitted to Holy Communion as well as their families. One mum said she was so proud when her two children stood up to affirm their faith and say what they believed. Another dad said he felt that because the communion service was especially for the 7 people being admitted it felt very intimate and the 7 were the focus of the service. He said that Covid has some positives.
“It was so lovely for us and my parents were happy and emotional with how lovely it all was” (Parent)
“I loved feeling part of the church last Sunday.
My favourite part was going up to read my prayer because I was really nervous but when I saw my family my friends along side me and all the smiling faces around I felt confident and happy.
Thank you Maureen I will miss our Sunday classes Love Abigail”
And then as with all the best celebrations, the service was followed with cake!
