This post is intended to capture both, Magdalene, as well as Tobias's, First Holy Communion Days.
First Holy Communion, the sacrament in which we are able to receive the most precious body, blood, soul and divinity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ into our body and soul.
To prepare for the sacrament of First Holy Communion, Magdalene and Tobias made sacrifices and said extra prayers as gifts to Jesus and Mary and presented those gifts on the day of the their First Holy Communion.
Daddy and Mommy also took special time with them to prepare them for their First Confession, prior to First Holy Communion.
Magdalene's First Holy Communion was a very special day for many reasons. She was able to receive her first Holy Communion from from her Uncle Fr. Jacobs at the very first solemn High Mass at St. Philomena Mission in Bremer, IA (Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel), her Tia Brenda flew in for the special day all the way from California, her Vavo Maria Alves flew in all the way from Massachusetts, her Vavo Jose Alves hand delivered her first communion card a week prior and there was an outdoor banquet after Mass to celebrate the day! Not to mention all of the family members from Iowa that attended her First Holy Communion (e.g. Grandmas', Grandpas', Uncles, etc.).
Tobias's First Holy Communion was very special as well. He was able to receive First Holy Communion with his friend and Christina's Godson Liam Berst, his Tia Helena flew all the way from California for the special day, many family members from Iowa attended the special day, one of Fr. Jacobs classmates Fr. Carlisle administered the sacrament and a large parish picnic followed Mass.
The excitement on each of their special days was a reminder to us of how we should prepare for each Holy Communion.
Quote from Tobias following First Holy Communion and Receiving the Brown Scapular "This day is getting even better!"
Tobias used his Brave Lion to prepare for his First Confession
Tobias presents his prayers and sacrifices
Magdalene's First Communion Day Coming Soon.......
