Yesterday we celebrated my younger son’s First Communion. This is the Roman Catholic ceremony for a person’s first reception of the sacrament of the eucharist, which is generally considered to be a commemoration of the Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus Christ shared with his disciples before his arrest and eventual crucifixion. The consecration of bread and a cup within the rite recalls the moment at the Last Supper when Jesus gave his disciples bread, saying, “This is my body”, and wine, saying, “This is my blood.
Children in Italy receive this sacrament in fourth grade. My son is the little guy in the blue suit. Most families then continue the celebration by offering friends and family a meal. Those invited bring gifts for the child (a definite perk as far as the kids are concerned!). We held a buffet in our backyard…today I’m exhausted. But, my son had a wonderful day, so it was all worth it!
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