First Communion
Faith believes all baptized believers in Christ are welcome to the Lords’ table. Communion instruction formally begins with the pastor instructing 4th graders about communion during the Lenten season.
However, a child younger than 4th grade may commune if 3 criteria are met:
- The child expresses a sincere interest in receiving the sacrament.
- The parents agree to the child's request.
- The pastor meets with the child (and/or parents) to verify the child's sincere request.
Many children come to our congregation already receiving communion prior to 4th grade. We do not make the child stop taking communion, but simply ask that the pastor be informed of the situation.