Oremus: The Reality of Holy Communion

If we desire to instill in our children a right understanding of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist, then we must think critically about certain commonplace liturgical practices—always doing so in accord with the mind of the Church and with obedience to the diocesan bishop—in order to help our children develop a deep sense of the sacred and eucharistic awe, or else we will do them a great disservice. Our children deserve the best; the greatest gift we can offer is to help them know, love and serve Jesus Christ who comes to them truly, really, and substantially in the Blessed Sacrament.