--- title: First Holy Communion by Lisa Jones description: First Holy Communion by Lisa Jones --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2010/05/06/first-holy-communion-by-lisa-jones#) # First Holy Communion by Lisa Jones May 6, 2010 3:00:15 PM  |  by [Lisa Henley Jones](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-henley-jones) [![jones_lisa](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/jones_lisa-111x150-17.jpg?width=111&height=150&name=jones_lisa-111x150-17.jpg "jones_lisa")](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/jones_lisa-18.jpg)My oldest celebrated her First Holy Communion on Sunday.  Many of our family and friends joined us at the special Mass for our Parish children celebrating this special Sacrament. As I spoke and prayed with her the night before First Communion,  it touched my heart to realize that she understands the importance and significance of receiving Holy Communion and truly believes that she actually receives Christ in the Eucharist.  Children are so open to faith.  They simply believe where so many adults question. Last week, as we said our daily prayers while waiting in the carpool line at school, I listened to her ask God for help in preparing her to receive Him in First Communion.  For her, it wasn't about the dress, veil or outward appearance. She actively focused on the true meaning of the Sacrament.  She found her joy in the excitement of receiving the Body and Blood of Christ for the first time.  Indeed, after receiving her First Communion, her face radiated with pure joy.  Everyone could see that it was a special moment.  Added to that moment is the knowledge that she now will be filled with the Holy Spirit every Sunday as she continues to receive the Body and Blood of Christ. The weeks I spent with her in preparation for the two Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion enabled us to develop a special bond.  She allows me to freely share my faith with her and through her I am witness to the beauty of unwavering faith.  She fully understands the Eucharist at her young age in a way I didn't until I reached adulthood. My blessings go out to our Parish - St. Angela Merici, Father John, and all the Catechists who aided in her preparation.  They worked beautifully with the parents to ensure our children walked up for Communion fully prepared to receive Christ for the first time. Thank you Lord for showing me an example of pure faith in my daughter. ***Copyright 2010 Lisa Jones*** ### Share this article [![Share on Facebook](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/facebook-24x24.png)](http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2010%2F05%2F06%2Ffirst-holy-communion-by-lisa-jones%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dfacebook) [![Share on Twitter](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/twitter-24x24.png)](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?original_referer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2010%2F05%2F06%2Ffirst-holy-communion-by-lisa-jones%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2010%2F05%2F06%2Ffirst-holy-communion-by-lisa-jones%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Dtwitter&source=tweetbutton&text=First%20Holy%20Communion%20by%20Lisa%20Jones) [![Share on Email](https://static.hubspot.com/final/img/common/icons/social/email-24x24.png)](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2010%2F05%2F06%2Ffirst-holy-communion-by-lisa-jones%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail%20&body=Check%20out%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.catholicmom.com%2Farticles%2F2010%2F05%2F06%2Ffirst-holy-communion-by-lisa-jones%3Futm_medium%3Dsocial%26utm_source%3Demail) ** #### About the Author ![Lisa Henley Jones](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/Contriubutors/LISA%20HENLEY%20JONES.png) ### [Lisa Henley Jones](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/lisa-henley-jones) Lisa Henley Jones is a wife, mom, native Texan, and parish communications director. She enjoys reading, walking, going on date nights, and cheering on her kids in their activities. As a social media consultant, Lisa teaches Catholic parishes to engage, inspire, and evangelize on social media. 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