The workshop includes a video about communion followed by a discussion for teens and adults. Written information about communion and suggestions for discussing the sacrament with children at home are provided for parents. When new families join our congregation, their children's participation in communion is discussed. Information is given to them to read and discuss with us. The decision as to when a child comes to the communion table is left up to the parents.
Most children participate when they are old enough to drink from a cup and eat a piece of bread.
Periodically in church school, the Lord's Supper is discussed with children. They are asked about their understanding of this sacrament. Discussion of the place of communion in the life of the church, how children feel about participating in the sacrament, and connection with Jesus' last supper are some of the areas explored. Sometimes these discussions come from our curriculum resource. At other times intentional time is planned to engage children in a discussion.