Please take some time to talk with your child about the Eucharist:

• Ask what s/he is learning in the classroom.
• Ask what s/he thinks about it.
• Share your own memories of your First Communion.

We will be providing a booklet to your child about the sacrament of Reconciliation and about the Mass from Loyola Press. Please review the chapters at a pace that is comfortable for you and your child. It is helpful to prepare for Mass by talking about the gospel coming up on Sunday (you can find the mass readings on Google: ex mass readings for December 16,2020) and you can connect the message from Jesus into a family event to make the gospel story come alive. It will mean so much more to your child when they hear it again at mass.

Take your family to Mass every Saturday or Sunday and talk about it afterwards. You can ask: Did you tell Jesus how much you love Him and want to be close to Him always?

If you are unable to attend mass in person, please visit the Holy Name of Mary Parish Facebook page. We will be live streaming weekend masses.