First Communion in Steinhausen: A celebration day for young believers!

First Communion in Steinhausen: A celebration day for young believers!

A very special day awaits the first communion children from Steinhausen and Muttensweiler. Under the motto “Come here and eatThe kids are preparing for their big moment. Like them Swabian newspaper reports, the festive service will be a truly celebratory experience with musical accompaniment by the esteemed “Chorazon” choir, led by Verena Westhäßer.

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

The participants in the spotlight

The event is supported by 12 children who are excited about their day. In the front row are:

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

The second row is a colorful mix of:

• Mia Rieder
• Vitus Wolfgang
• Lukas Vollmer
• Mathis Andres
• Bastian Kehrle
• Ludwig Welte

These children are on the threshold of a new, important phase in their lives. The things they experience that day not only support their relationship with the faith, but also the development of their community within the church. According to the Catholic Church of Carinthia First Communion represents an important step in the life of faith, combined with the hope for a growing community.

An act of faith

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

For many children, this first communion is not only a religious celebration, but also strengthens their belonging to the religious community to a certain extent. The solemn togetherness and the anticipation of the ceremony are palpable and contribute to the feeling of community that will accompany these young people on their further journey of faith.