Holy Communion is a valued sacrament in the Lutheran church, and a child’s First Communion is an important occasion.
At St. Philip’s, children in 2nd grade are invited to attend First Communion Classes. We understand that children express their readiness for communion at different ages and stages. Consider the following questions:
- Is your child asking questions about communion or verbally expressing a desire to receive it?
- Do they participate in the worship service by singing along and saying the Lord’s Prayer and the Apostles’ Creed
- Do they talk about feeling excluded when other family members receive communion?
- Do they understand the concepts of wrongdoing and forgiveness?
This year, classes will be held on Thursday evenings, March 12th, 2026 and March 19th, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM in the Youth Room. Children will receive their First Communion on Maundy Thursday, April 2nd, 2026, during the 6:00 PM worship service.
If you feel your child is ready to take communion, or you have questions, please contact our Director of Faith Formation, Connie Yerigan at ConnieY@splcmn.org or at 763-231-0518. If you are ready to register your child for classes, please click the button below to sign up.