"Hey Mom, when will I make my First Communion?"
"Soon! This year. Has your religion teacher said anything about it?"
"She had us raise our hands if we were Catholic. She said she's making a list."
"That's exciting! Did you raise your hand?"
"Yeah, but Mom, I mean, I guess -- I just wanted to know -- will I get to have the bread and the wine at communion? Or just the bread? You don't have to take both, you know?"
"Well, it's up to you, but I think you should probably take both -- at least your first time."
"Seriously? So you're saying I can have the wine?"
"Yes, I'm saying you can have the wine."
"Wow! Mom, that's awesome."
"Soon! This year. Has your religion teacher said anything about it?"
"She had us raise our hands if we were Catholic. She said she's making a list."
"That's exciting! Did you raise your hand?"
"Yeah, but Mom, I mean, I guess -- I just wanted to know -- will I get to have the bread and the wine at communion? Or just the bread? You don't have to take both, you know?"
"Well, it's up to you, but I think you should probably take both -- at least your first time."
"Seriously? So you're saying I can have the wine?"
"Yes, I'm saying you can have the wine."
"Wow! Mom, that's awesome."
I remember having a very similar conversation with my mom when I was in 2nd grade. I bet she will rambler that too ;)
ReplyDeleteNo doubt. Between the dress and the wine, it's going to be a really big day! :-)
DeleteMy youngest daughter will be having her communion next year. I haven't heard the question about the bread & wine yet. Katherine is so adorable! Hope you are all enjoying the new year! xo
DeleteStart thinking about your answer now. Questions are coming!
DeleteSuch sophistication! Our kids were delighted with the bread and grape juice. But wine? That's over the top. ;)
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say? She's a stickler! :-)
DeleteSuch a big day! Congratulations! And I'll be curious to hear what she thinks of the wine. :)
ReplyDeleteI'll be sure to let you know!
DeleteDefying drinking laws, are we? Tsk tsk...
ReplyDeleteSeriously! (But, in all honesty, I have been wondering about that...)
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