First Holy Communion Ceremony

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1 Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School First Holy Communion Ceremony May 5, 2018 Rev. Fr. Juan Pedro Hernandez

2 ENTRANCE HYMN: I Will Choose Christ GREETING PENITENTIAL RITE Lord, have mercy GLORIA OPENING PRAYER FIRST READING: ACTS OF THE APOSTLES 16:1-10 A reading from the Acts of the Apostles Paul reached also Derbe and Lystra where there was a disciple named Timothy, the son of a Jewish woman who was a believer, but his father was a Greek. The brothers in Lystra and Iconium spoke highly of him, and Paul wanted him to come along with him. On account of the Jews of that region, Paul had him circumcised, for they all knew that his father was a Greek. As they traveled from city to city, they handed on to the people for observance the decisions reached by the Apostles and presbyters in Jerusalem. Day after day the churches grew stronger in faith and increased in number. They traveled through the Phrygian and Galatian territory because they had been prevented by the Holy Spirit from preaching the message in the province of Asia. When they came to Mysia, they tried to go on into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not allow them, so they crossed through Mysia and came down to Troas. During the night Paul had a vision. A Macedonian stood before him and implored him with these words, "Come over to Macedonia and help us." When he had seen the vision, we sought passage to Macedonia at once, concluding that God had called us to proclaim the Good News to them. The Word of the Lord All: Thanks be to God

3 RESPONSORIAL PSALM: Psalm; PS 100:1B-2,3,5 R: Let all the earth cry out to God with joy. GOSPEL ACCLAMATION R/. Alleluia, alleluia Celebrant: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Jn 15:18-21 All: Glory to you, Lord. Many of the disciples of Jesus who were listening said, "This saying is hard; who can accept it?" Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, "Does this shock you? What if you were to see the Son of Man ascending to where he was before? It is the Spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. The words I have spoken to you are Spirit and life. But there are some of you who do not believe." Jesus knew from the beginning the ones who would not believe and the one who would betray him. And he said, "For this reason I have told you that no one can come to me unless it is granted him by my Father." As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer walked with him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, "Do you also want to leave?" Simon Peter answered him, "Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God." The Gospel of the Lord. All: Praise to you Lord, Jesus Christ HOMILY PROFESSION OF FAITH

4 PRAYER OF THE FAITHFUL Celebrant: Let us pray for the faith that gives new vision and life. Our response will be Lord hear our prayer Petition Leader: For God s grace and strength to the leaders of the Church as they continue the mission of peace and justice to the poor of the world, We pray: For the leaders of all Nations as they seek to provide work, housing, food and well being for all God s people, We pray: For physically disadvantaged and visually impaired persons that they may draw inner strength from their spiritual gifts, We pray: For the community of believers who strive to become good stewards of their gifts and compassionate partners in providing for all people, We pray: For those who have died, (pause), may the example of their lives create in us a gratitude for the gift of each day, We pray: Celebrant: Redeeming God, you have invited us to stewardship of the earth. Grant your people a life-giving faith that we may renew the face of the earth and sing your praises in company with Christ now and forever. All: Amen PRESENTATION OF THE GIFTS Offertory Song: We Are the Children Preface Acclamation: Holy, Holy COMMUNION RITE Memorial Acclamation: Christ has died, Christ has risen, Christ will come again Doxology: Amen Celebrant: Faithful to the recommendation of Our Savior, we dare to say: Our Father RITE OF PEACE

5 Breaking of the Bread: LAMB OF GOD Celebrant: This is the Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. Happy are those who are called to His Supper. All: Lord I am not worthy that you should enter under my roof, but only say the word and my soul shall be healed Communion Song: One Bread, One Body, Taste and See, Bread of Life COMMUNION MEDITATION Concluding Rite: The Lord be with you. All: And also with you. THE CROWNING OF MARY Song: Ave Maria Closing Hymn: Lord I Lift Your Name on High Mother of Our Redeemer School appreciates everyone who made this memorable celebration for our students, their families and the church community. A special thanks to the following: Mrs. Argote, Mrs. Morales, Mrs. Armas, Ms. Nikki, Mrs. Alvarez, Mrs. Torres, Mrs. Moncayo, and Mrs. Tolentino for the preparation of the communicants, Ms. Galardy and the M.O.R. School Choir, everyone who took part in preparing to make this celebration special, Ms. Casariego for her leadership and kindness, and to Father Hernandez for being a great school pastor and spiritual leader to our children. Mother of Our Redeemer Catholic School s mission is to be a Christ-centered school that instills excellence in learning, Christian values, and service to the community within the framework of the Gospel.

Mother of Our Redeemer Parish and School Congratulates the following First Communicants: Julio Alonso Rafael Barredo Myles Diaz Adriana Garcia Anthony Hernandez Isaac Ibarra Adonis Liriano Camila

6 Mother of Our Redeemer Parish and School Congratulates the following First Communicants: Julio Alonso Rafael Barredo Myles Diaz Adriana Garcia Anthony Hernandez Isaac Ibarra Adonis Liriano Camila Portelles Vivianna Argote Matthew Cambert Nicholas Figueiredo Nicole Hebra Natalie Hernandez Kyan Kiani Ryan Marrero Isabella Rodriguez Ana Sofia Tirado Let the children come to me; do not prevent them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. Amen

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Note: The following terms are listed in their sequence of the Mass.

Note: The following terms are listed in their sequence of the Mass. Celebration of Mass Mass The common name for the Eucharistic liturgy of the Catholic Church. Also referred to as Eucharist, Celebration of the Liturgy, Eucharistic celebration, Sacrifice of the Mass or