Many parents wonder when their child is ready to start receiving Holy Communion.  The ELCA does not have a set policy on this, rather leaving it primarily as a conversation between parents, child and pastor.  A typical age at our congregation is when a child is in the fifith grade, although younger children do receive the sacrament here as well.

• Is my child asking questions about God, communion and/or worship?
• Does my chld ask to receive the sacrament?  Why?
• Does my child recognize communion and worship as special time or a special activity?

For those that feel their child is ready to begin receiving communion, or would like some classroom time to help in the discernment process, we offer First Communion Instruction.  There are no age restrictions for this class although, again, typical ages are somewhere between first and fifth grades.  Families will attend classes together.

Our next session of First Communion Instruction will be:
Sunday, October 25, 11:30am--1:00pm with a meal, AND
Sunday, November 1, 11:30am--12:30pm.

This is a two-session class so plan to come both weeks.  If you have any questions, please speak with Debbie Rank or Pastor John, 630-325-2220.