First communion in Steinhausen: A festive day for young believers!

First communion in Steinhausen: A festive day for young believers!

A very special day is imminent for the first communion children from Steinhausen and Muttensweiler. The kids are preparing for their big moment under the motto " and eats ". As the Schwäbische Zeitung , the festival service with musical accompaniment is guided by Verena Westhäußer truly solemn experience.

Pastor Babu and Anne Würth design this important service, which brings the young believers closer to participation in the Eucharist, as the Catholic tradition provides. This ceremony is not only a solemn act, but also a deep examination of faith. The Eucharist, in which bread and wine become body and blood of Christ, has a central position in the Catholic Church and has been discussed in various views for centuries, as on Diocese of Mainz is presented.

The participants in the spotlight

The event is worn by 12 children who experience their day full of anticipation. In the front row:

• Fiona Gröber
• Sophia Teichert
• Sarah Perwas
• Leni Treske
• Lea Tontsch
• Melina Krug

The second row forms a colorful mixture:

• mia rieder
• Vitus Wolfgang
• Lukas Vollmer
• Mathis Andres
• Bastian Kehrle
• Ludwig Welte

These children stand on the threshold of a new, important phase of life. The things they experience on this day not only support their relationship with faith, but also the development of their community within the church. According to the Catholic Church Carinthia , the first communion is an important step in faith, combined with the hope of a growing community.

an act of faith

In Catholic teaching, the Eucharist is considered the source and the highlight of Christian life. The discussion about bread and wine shows how fundamental and at the same time challenging faith can be. While Martin Luther viewed the Catholic perspective in the 15th century, the Catholic understanding remains: the community with Christ becomes a central experience in transformed bread and wine.

With this first communion, not only a religious festival is celebrated for many children, but also a bit strengthened belonging to the faith community. The solemn cooperation and the anticipation of the ceremony are noticeable and contribute to the sense of community that these young people will accompany in their further way of faith.