First Communion

In May, our 8 year old had her First Communion at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church.  She was so excited about finally receiving the body and blood of Christ after going to mass for 8 years and watching me receive it and she only being blessed.  Piper's 2nd grade class was the first group to receive their communion and Piper was the very first one. 

It was such a wonderful experience for her and our family.  The entire 2nd grade at St. B's prepares for the entire year so that when the day comes, they are ready in mind and spirit.  In February we attended a First Penance workshop and a few weeks after that she went in and did her first confession with Father Kevin.  I am constantly amazed at her poise, maturity and knowledge of her religion and all that it encompasses. 

Kristin, Piper and Trish

We threw a little party after mass on Saturday night with family that had flown in and friends from around the area.  We were especially lucky to have my eternal buddy (as my husband calls her) come out from Seattle too.  Kristin is Piper's godmother. 

Aunt Meg, Chelsea, Kaitlyn, Grandma
Mary, Brad and myself.

There are so many pictures I want to share, but I will just put this last one up, it is the entire family that could make the mass.  We feel very blessed that our daughter is at a school like St. Bernadette's with wonderful friends all around her that share the same values and a staff that is phenomenal.  We feel very lucky to have had Mrs. Dorsey this year as her teacher.

As the end of the school year approaches and we look towards 3rd grade we will always look back fondly on this year and Piper's First Communion and be eternally thankful to Mrs. Dorsey for helping her on this journey. 

Teachers are asked to do a lot, and even more so in a catholic school when they are preparing the students for not only academic success but spiritual ones like a First Communion.