Archive: 07-08
First Holy Communion

Seven hundred people gathered on a very hot day to watch 30 pupils make their First Holy Communion. The children had spent six months preparing for this special day and their excitement, and a few nerves too, were visible as they assembled in the Sports Hall looking resplendent in their white dresses, and shirts and ties.

Fr Simon's numerous props raised an enthusiastic response from everyone during the sermon, as the children discovered that the object before was not always what it seemed and had the potential to be something very different. A top hat, fan, collapsible drinking glass and a shoe store all captured the children's imagination. It did not take them long to make the link with what was about to happen to an ordinary piece of bread in the Mass.

Family and friends watched on as they quietly made their way forward to receive the Blessed Sacrament and the joy on their faces was lovely to see, as it clearly meant a great deal to them all. Later, as we all basked in the glorious sunshine on the Headmaster's Lawn, everyone agreed that this truly was a very special day and one we will remember for a long time.

12th June 2008



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