Gloria Dei welcomes to the sacrament of Holy Communion anyone who is baptized and whose family desires them to participate in the meal.  Many children wait until they have participated in our Fourth Grade Holy Communion class.  Other families have chosen to include their younger children in the sacrament. 

If you are interested in learning more about how to prepare your child to receive Holy Communion, please talk with one of the pastors.  To learn more about when our regularly scheduled classes will meet, read on.

Opportunities for young people and their families to discuss Holy Communion are offered at least annually, often in the spring. Participants in either class may use this time to prepare for their first communion.  If you have further questions about either of these classes, please talk with Pat Derry 651.699.1378.

“Given for You” is the Family of Faith class for fourth graders and their parents. This is a study of Holy Communion for all 4th graders, whether or not they have had their First Communion. For some this will be preparation for First Communion, while for others it will be coming to a deeper understanding of the Eucharist. “Given for You” meets four Sundays during the Education Hour—March 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 9:15—10:10 in Room 100. Fourth graders and their parents will participate in a variety of learning opportunities that will strengthen their understanding of the Lord’s Supper as God’s gift given for you! There is no registration for this class; watch for your personal invitation in the mail.

“The Welcome Table” is preparation for Holy Communion for children younger than fourth grade. When young children are curious, want to learn more, and are eager to participate in the Lord’s Supper, it is a good time to join “The Welcome Table” class. This is a midweek series of 5 classes on Wednesday evenings during Lent: February 29 and March 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 6:15—6:45 pm in the Youth Room. Through hands-on activities, children will discover the meaning of the Lord’s Supper for them. Register for “The Welcome Table” by signing up on the list posted on the events bulletin board outside the church office. Registration deadline is February 19.

Talk with one of the pastors or Pat Derry if you have questions.