First Holy Communion Ceremonies 2021
Due to the current restrictions, it may not be possible to gather for Masses with all the children as in previous years. However, we are hopeful that restrictions may be eased in 2021. At present we are asking parents who would like their children to receive First Holy Communion in 2021 to register for our Do This in Memory Programme.
NOTE:
St. Mary's Parish is organizing classes for children from St. Mary's Parish that attend the Gaelscoil. If you are living in St. Mary's parish (along the Dublin Road from the Glenside Hotel, north towards Drogheda, including Grange Rath, Deepforde, Wheaton Hall etc) please contact St. Mary's Parish Office to register for First Penance and First Holy Communion 041-9834587
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Private Prayer before Communion
Lord Jesus, come to me.
Lord Jesus, give me your love.
Lord Jesus, come to me and give me yourself.
Lord Jesus, friend of children, come to me.
Lord Jesus, you are my Lord and my God.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Private Prayer after Communion
Lord Jesus, I love and adore you.
You’re a special friend to me.
Welcome Lord Jesus, O welcome.
Thank you for coming to me.
Thank you Lord Jesus, O thank you
for giving yourself to me.
Make me strong to show your love
Wherever I may be
Be near me Lord Jesus, I ask you to stay
Close by me forever and love me I pray.
Bless all of us children in your tender care
And bring us to heaven to live with you there.
I’m ready now Lord Jesus.
To show how much I care.
I’m ready now to give your love
at home and everywhere. Amen