First Communicants
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Nine-year-old Hoanganh Ngo and Julie Tran gather outside the Georgia International Convention Center with other first communicants from Our Lady of Vietnam Church, Riverdale. (Photo by Michael Alexander, The Georgia Bulletin) |
Archbishop Gregory would like to invite every first communicant to celebrate with him at the 2008 Eucharistic Congress.
The day begins at 8:30 a.m. with a procession of representatives from churches and ministries in the Archdiocese. The First Communicants are invited to take part in both this procession and in the procession before mass in the afternoon. This procession is followed by a special time of Adoration and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. Presentations by inspiring speakers will then continue into the afternoon. Individual tracks will be available for adults – in English, Spanish and Vietnamese – and for teens and children (kindergarten through fifth grade). There will also be a special track for the deaf.
The Kid Track will include music, crafts and activities that will teach your child more about Jesus and the Catholic faith. Lunch is included. If you have older children, they are invited to attend the Teen Track.
The First Communicants who would like to participate in the morning procession should gather in their First Communion dresses and suits outside of Hall D before the morning procession.. We will line up beginning at 8:00 AM. Each child will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. In case of rain, there will not be an opportunity for the First Communicants to take part in the morning procession.
The First Communicants who plan to participate in the opening procession of the mass will line up in their First Communion dresses and suits at 4:30 p.m. in the seating area in Exhibit Hall “A.” Each child needs to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. There will be a volunteer located in that area who will have further instructions for you.
Many have said that the opening procession of First Communicants is a special moment as it is a beautiful reminder to all present of our own First Holy Communion. Most importantly, it is an opportunity for our children to step out in faith and feel the warmth and congratulations of the church community.
More Information
If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Diaz at vdiaz@archatl.com or 404-978-2766.
Page last modified: April 7, 2008