Corpus et Sanguis Christi - First Communions at St Simon's

Ten of our young parishioners received Our Lord Sacramentally for the first time during the 10am Mass this morning. A few photos for your delectation:

The group with their catechists Lisa Aldridge and Catarina Beresford before the Mass.

During the offertory procession, each of the children brings up a host in a beautifully hand-made tissue paper container. Each host is then added to all the others at the offertory.

Mass was followed by a Blessed Sacrament Procession around the Church grounds:

We don't have a cry chapel as such - just a children's corner with a box of children's books on such topics as The Mass, Noah's Ark, the Saints, etc:

The parents ensured that the catechists received appropriate tokens of their gratitude. Catarina receives a box of chocolates from William:

Lisa receives a bouquet of flowers from Danielle:

Without Susan Radecka, the hall would not be as clean as it always is, and she prepared the kitchen for the reception. So Jack is presenting her with a bouquet:

Congratulations to all our first communicants.