First Communion
It is the understanding and practice of our Lutheran tradition that though Holy Communion is a gift from God, that one should have a basic understanding of what this gift is about. We feel that at 2nd-3rd grade that children have the ability to appreciate this gift and with some instruction on the history of the Sacrament and its understandings in various Christian communities that a child should receive this gift. One does not have to be a member to receive this instruction and the age can vary with conversation between the Pastor and parents.