IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY CHURCH
Kalena Agrahara
The Order of the First Holy Communion Mass
Date: 26-11-2017
Day: Sunday
Time: 10.00am
Main Celebrant: Fr Jijo Manjackal MSFS
1. Mass Intentions and Instructions on FHC Mass by Asst.PP
2. Welcome address by Mrs. Verushka D’Souza (MC for the mass)
3. Entrance hymn (all sit till the priests reach the altar, to see the procession of the children)
4. Introduction by Kenneth’s Grandmother (after the sign of the cross)
5. Light Candle at Gloria (Altar boy brings the lighted candle (Srs.Vanitha & Jenifer)
6. Put off the candles right after the Gloria
7. Introduction for the First Reading by Verushka D’Souza
8. First Reading by Sophie Petrus
9. Responsorial Hymn
10. Introduction for Second Reading by Verushka D’Souza
11. Second Reading by Kathy’s Mother
12. Gospel & Homily: Fr Jijo
13. Light Candles for Profession of Faith (Put off the candles after the creed)
14. Prayer of faithful by Rochel, Nishmita, Deepa
15. Offertory Procession (Only parents bring offering-Reena, Srs. Jenifer &Vanitha)
16. Holy Communion: (The First Holy Communicants kneel and Pray & then receive
communion with both species along with their parents while the congregation is seated
then the rest receive communion)
17. Sunday Announcements (Thanking Teachers) by PP
18. Oath of the First Communicants led by PP (as they stand in a semicircle)
19. Thanksgiving prayer led by Mrs. Reena
20. Blessing & Distribution of the Rosary/Certificates by Fr Jijo/Rector (Srs.Vanitha &Jenifer)
21. Final Blessings
22. Photograph: Priests, Altar Servers & First Communicants then teachers (infront of altar)
23. Photograph: At the entrance of the Church along with parents (after the final procession)
24. Distribution of Snack boxes in the hall & Pictures!!!
Kalena Agrahara
The Order of the First Holy Communion Mass
Date: 26-11-2017
Day: Sunday
Time: 10.00am
Main Celebrant: Fr Jijo Manjackal MSFS
1. Mass Intentions and Instructions on FHC Mass by Asst.PP
2. Welcome address by Mrs. Verushka D’Souza (MC for the mass)
3. Entrance hymn (all sit till the priests reach the altar, to see the procession of the children)
4. Introduction by Kenneth’s Grandmother (after the sign of the cross)
5. Light Candle at Gloria (Altar boy brings the lighted candle (Srs.Vanitha & Jenifer)
6. Put off the candles right after the Gloria
7. Introduction for the First Reading by Verushka D’Souza
8. First Reading by Sophie Petrus
9. Responsorial Hymn
10. Introduction for Second Reading by Verushka D’Souza
11. Second Reading by Kathy’s Mother
12. Gospel & Homily: Fr Jijo
13. Light Candles for Profession of Faith (Put off the candles after the creed)
14. Prayer of faithful by Rochel, Nishmita, Deepa
15. Offertory Procession (Only parents bring offering-Reena, Srs. Jenifer &Vanitha)
16. Holy Communion: (The First Holy Communicants kneel and Pray & then receive
communion with both species along with their parents while the congregation is seated
then the rest receive communion)
17. Sunday Announcements (Thanking Teachers) by PP
18. Oath of the First Communicants led by PP (as they stand in a semicircle)
19. Thanksgiving prayer led by Mrs. Reena
20. Blessing & Distribution of the Rosary/Certificates by Fr Jijo/Rector (Srs.Vanitha &Jenifer)
21. Final Blessings
22. Photograph: Priests, Altar Servers & First Communicants then teachers (infront of altar)
23. Photograph: At the entrance of the Church along with parents (after the final procession)
24. Distribution of Snack boxes in the hall & Pictures!!!