All dioceses in the Church of England now welcome children to Holy Communion before confirmation, but the ‘take-up’ by parishes varies.
Ready to Share One Bread is a comprehensive ‘one-stop shop’ for all those who would like to explore this issue with their church or are advising such a church.
Parishes that do decide to admit children are required to make sure that children are prepared properly to do so. Ready to Share One Bread also includes an easy-to-run, two-session preparation programme for the whole family.
Based on the authors’ years of training and experience, Ready to Share One Bread includes:
- an overview of how the Church of England has arrived at its current position on the issue
- case studies from real-life churches who have considered the issue
- practical resource material to help churches in their discussions
- ‘Feasting together’: a two-session family course to prepare children for admission
- an outline liturgy for admitting children
- tips and reflections for including children in Eucharistic worship
- a reflection on how the reception of Holy Communion has an impact on children’s discipleship and that of the wider Church
- resources and practical tips on school Eucharists
Ready to Share One Bread is a comprehensive ‘one-stop shop’ for all those who would like to explore this issue with their church or are advising such a church.
Parishes that do decide to admit children are required to make sure that children are prepared properly to do so. Ready to Share One Bread also includes an easy-to-run, two-session preparation programme for the whole family.
Based on the authors’ years of training and experience, Ready to Share One Bread includes:
- an overview of how the Church of England has arrived at its current position on the issue
- case studies from real-life churches who have considered the issue
- practical resource material to help churches in their discussions
- ‘Feasting together’: a two-session family course to prepare children for admission
- an outline liturgy for admitting children
- tips and reflections for including children in Eucharistic worship
- a reflection on how the reception of Holy Communion has an impact on children’s discipleship and that of the wider Church
- resources and practical tips on school Eucharists