Parents and caregivers! If you have a child (or children) eager to receive Holy Communion, Pastor Swenson is eager to meet with you and your children to prepare the way.
What is the appropriate age for children to begin receiving Holy Communion? The guidelines from our Evangelical Lutheran Church in America do not specify an age (in some congregations infants receive the Meal). Rather, “Baptized children begin to commune … at a time determined through mutual conversation that includes the pastor, the child, and the parents…”.
One helpful thing … is your child curious about the meal, does s/he express a desire to participate? It’s a good clue s/he might be ready. Remember, our appreciation and understanding of the meaning and mystery of the gift of the Meal grows through a lifetime of receiving it and sharing in the life of the gathered community of faith.